Animal Welfare Act 2002

This Act provides for the protection of animals by —

regulating the conduct of people in relation to animals, including the manner in which animals are treated, cared for and managed; and

regulating the people who may use animals for scientific purposes, and the manner in which they may be used; and

prohibiting cruelty to, and other inhumane or improper treatment of, animals.

This Act intends to —

promote and protect the welfare, safety and health of animals; and

ensure the proper and humane care and management of all animals in accordance with generally accepted standards; and

reflect the community’s expectation that people who are in charge of animals will ensure that they are properly treated and cared for.