The cosmetic tail docking of dogs was banned nationally in 2004. This means that dog's tails should no longer be docked by anyone other than a vet for reasons that are in the best interests of the animal concerned, i.e.only when a tail has been damaged through injury or disease.
State
|
Yes/No |
name of relevant act/special conditions and requirements |
| ACT |
No |
Animal Welfare Act 1992 - Section 19A
|
| NSW |
No |
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979 - Section 12
|
| NT |
No |
Animal Welfare Act 2007 - Section 9
|
| QLD |
No |
Animal Care and Protection Act 2001 - Section 24 |
| SA |
No |
Animal Welfare Regulations 2000 - Regulation 6
|
| TAS |
No |
Animal Welfare Regulations 2008 - Regulation 5 |
| VIC |
No |
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Tail Docking of Dogs) Regulations 2004 - Regulation 7A |
| WA |
No
|
Animal Welfare (General) Regulations 2003 - Regulation 14
|
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