❓ Question regarding the composition and record-keeping practices of the writing group established to develop standards for dog health and welfare as part of the Stop Puppy Farming Consultation. The Minister clarifies the group's membership criteria and confirms Dogs West involvement in the review process.
AnsweredQoN 3324Legislative Assembly
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I refer to the small writing group which was established to write standards, as part of the Stop Puppy Farming Consultation held by the department, and ask: (a) what associations/groups/bodies are represented in the group; (b) was a representative of Dogs West included and if not, why not; and (c) if minutes are kept for meetings of the group, can the minister table the minutes?
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Answered
14 August 2018
Responded by
Minister representing the Minister for Agriculture and Food
Response time
1 days
(a) A writing group has been established to develop the Western Australian Standards and Guidelines for the Health and Welfare of dogs. Membership comprises:
(b) The Writing Group was established to ensure the appropriate skills, knowledge and expertise in the health and welfare of dogs, rather than selecting members representing the interests or views of stakeholders.
A nominated representative from Dogs West has been invited to join the Writing Group to review the final feedback from public consultation, prior to the Standards being finalised for consideration by the Companion Animal Welfare Advisory Group.
(c) The Writing Group does not keep formal minutes of meetings.
(b) The Writing Group was established to ensure the appropriate skills, knowledge and expertise in the health and welfare of dogs, rather than selecting members representing the interests or views of stakeholders.
A nominated representative from Dogs West has been invited to join the Writing Group to review the final feedback from public consultation, prior to the Standards being finalised for consideration by the Companion Animal Welfare Advisory Group.
(c) The Writing Group does not keep formal minutes of meetings.
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