Links
Links to Legislation and Codes
This page has been created as a practical resource. It includes links to all Commonwealth and State legislation relevant to companion animals, to relevant Codes of Practice, and to other useful sites with relevant data and information. The links have been created to the websites where the legislation will be kept up to date.
This is a resource for you to use, and to contribute to. Please send suggestions for additions to this page (or any other part of the website), to info@aiam.com.au. We appreciate your feedback.
Australian Legislation
Australian Model Codes (published by CSIRO Developed by Animal Welfare Committee of SCARM www.publish.csiro.au/nid/22/sid/11.htm
NCCAW Position Statements
The National Consultative Committee on Animal Welfare (NCCAW) position statements are the Committee's national policy statements on animal welfare issues. The statements are derived from sound scientific knowledge and expertise, are developed with extensive consultation with relevant industry bodies and experts and are discussed at NCCAW meetings. Once endorsed by NCCAW,these position statements are submitted to the State and Territory Ministers for their consideration and action as appropriate - click here
Useful Links
Explanation of Animal Welfare Legislation (esp. research)
www.agric.nsw.gov.au/reader/arrp-legislation/other-aust-leg.htm
Australian Animal Welfare Strategy - Click here