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Is eating dogs or cats legal?

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Last updated: 22 Sep, 2009
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 State
Yes/No name of relevant act/special conditions and requirements
ACT ? Not covered in Welfare Act
NSW ? Not specifically prohibited. However it would be possible to take action under the general cruelty provisions of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979
NT ? Not specifically prohibited under the Animal Welfare Act
QLD ? Comes under jurisdiction of the Food Production (Safety) Act 2000 , administered by Safe Food Queensland. Contact 1800 300 815 or info@safefood.qld.gov.au
SA No Summary Offences Act
TAS No Tasmanian Meat Hygiene Act
 VIC
No Illegal under Section 35(1) of the Meat Industry Act 1993
 WA
? Some provisions in the Health Act
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document RSPCA Policy A11 Use of cats and dogs for fur or food

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