Status of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, its future statutory basis, and plans for new membership.
Animal Welfare Advisory Committee transitioning to statutory body; new members sought.
Government plans to introduce bill updating Animal Welfare Act and forming statutory committee.
“Given the proposed transition of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee from a non-statutory body to a committee enshrined in law, I am awaiting advice on the skill set required and the proposed terms of reference of a new committee”
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Legislation Referenced
📰 Related Gazette Notices
Amends the criminal procedure regulations 2005 to include offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2002.
Amends the animal welfare (general) regulations 2003 regarding virtual fencing systems for cattle.
Amends agriculture and food regulations to replace 'veterinary surgeon' with 'veterinarian'.
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