The object of this Act, consisting of 212 sections divided into twenty Parts and completed by three Schedules, is to regulate the provision of veterinary services to ensure the following issues: (a) the provision of veterinary services is focused on the welfare and protection of animals; (b) veterinary practitioners provide veterinary services professionally and competently; (c) premises at which veterinary services are provided are of an acceptable standard; (d) veterinary services provided in the ACT comply with standards that: (i) are acceptable to the community; and (ii) meet national and international trade requirements; (e) consumers of veterinary services are well informed about the competencies required of veterinary practitioners; (f) public health is protected.
Australie · 2018-08-30