This Act, consisting of 53 divided into eight Parts and completed by two Schedules, makes provision for the protection of animals living in captivity and animals living in the wild. The Act applies to all vertebrate animals and to any other creature prescribed for the purposes of any or all of the provisions of this Act. Certain parts of the Act do not apply to commercial and recreational fishing. A person who has the care or charge of an animal has a duty to take all reasonable measures to ensure the welfare of the animal (sect. 6). Section 10 prohibits shooting and baiting of animals. Section 12 places restrictions on the laying of traps. Other provisions concern inspection, the establishment of an Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, research on animals and offences.
Австралия · 1993-10-27