❓ Hon Amanda Dorn questions the Minister for Agriculture and Food regarding the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, its status, and future. The Minister clarifies the committee hasn't been disbanded but is transitioning to a statutory body as recommended by an independent review.
AnsweredQoN 566Legislative Assembly
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Animal Welfare Advisory Committee566.Hon Amanda Dornto
theMinister for Agriculture and Food:I refer to the
disbanding of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, which previously served as
an independent advisory body under the Animal Welfare Act.(1) On what date was the committee formally
disbanded, and what was the rationale for this decision?(2) Who is currently providing the minister with
expert independent advice on animal welfare matters in the absence of this
committee?(3) Will the minister commit to establishing a
new, transparent and truly independent advisory council with the authority to
provide proactive advice on animal welfare issues?
theMinister for Agriculture and Food:I refer to the
disbanding of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, which previously served as
an independent advisory body under the Animal Welfare Act.(1) On what date was the committee formally
disbanded, and what was the rationale for this decision?(2) Who is currently providing the minister with
expert independent advice on animal welfare matters in the absence of this
committee?(3) Will the minister commit to establishing a
new, transparent and truly independent advisory council with the authority to
provide proactive advice on animal welfare issues?
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19 August 2025
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Hon Jackie Jarvis replied:(1)–(3) I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question. The Animal Welfare Advisory Committee is currently
a non-statutory body created in February 2022. This committee has not been
disbanded although I note that the current member's terms have expired. Recommendation
46 of an independent review of theAnimal Welfare
Act 2002recommended that a new statutory committee should be formed.
This recommendation is supported and will be included in a bill to update the
Animal Welfare Act to be introduced in this term of government. 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,
giving consideration to the independent review panel's recommendation 47 that
outlines the proposed role of such a committee. We will advertise soon for
expressions of interest to join the committee.
Animal Welfare Advisory Committee
some notice of the question. The Animal Welfare Advisory Committee is currently
a non-statutory body created in February 2022. This committee has not been
disbanded although I note that the current member's terms have expired. Recommendation
46 of an independent review of theAnimal Welfare
Act 2002recommended that a new statutory committee should be formed.
This recommendation is supported and will be included in a bill to update the
Animal Welfare Act to be introduced in this term of government. 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,
giving consideration to the independent review panel's recommendation 47 that
outlines the proposed role of such a committee. We will advertise soon for
expressions of interest to join the committee.
Animal Welfare Advisory Committee
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