Animal Welfare Act 1993

The Advisory Committee has the following functions:to advise the Minister on any matter generally relating to animal welfare; to advise the Minister on any specific matter relating to animal welfare as requested by the Minister; to conduct an ongoing review of the laws relating to animal welfare; to recommend to the Minister any changes in the laws relating to animal welfare; to make recommendations on any matter of concern to the Advisory Committee; to identify areas which require development of public education strategies relating to animal welfare; to develop educational programmes relating to animal welfare; to make recommendations to the Minister on any matter relating to animal welfare standards or animal welfare guidelines; any other functions imposed by this Act; any other functions the Minister may determine.

In carrying out its functions, the Advisory Committee is to take into account – the community concerns about, and attitudes towards, animal welfare; and the needs of affected industries; and the changes in, and availability of, animal management practices.