Articles tagged with 'Legal protection'
Are fish protected by animal welfare legislation?
The status of fish under State and Territory animal welfare legislation depends on whether they are included in the definition of an ‘animal’. In all jurisdictions, Animal Welfare or Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Acts cover vertebrate animals, but only some include fish, despite all fish being vertebrates.
Why does the RSPCA oppose the export of racing greyhounds?
RSPCA Australia opposes the export of Australian racing greyhounds because it puts them at significant risk of poor animal welfare outcomes. The risks include stress and injuries associated with long-distance transport, lack of animal welfare legal protection in importing countries, and the potential to enter the dog meat trade.
How is the live export trade regulated in Australia?
Exporting livestock for slaughter in foreign countries poses significant and unavoidable risks to animal welfare.
Are dog pronged collars illegal in Australia?
Pronged collars (also known as a pinch or constriction collar) are illegal to import into Australia but are only illegal to use on dogs in Victoria, Tasmania and Queensland.
Can I keep a frog as a companion animal?
RSPCA believes that wild animals, even if they are captive-bred, should not be kept as pets unless there is clear evidence that they will have a good quality of life, their needs can be met, accurate care information is available, a suitably experienced veterinarian is utilised as needed, and the…
Are crustaceans protected by animal welfare legislation?
Crustaceans are a group of invertebrate animals, which most notably include crabs, crayfish, lobsters, and prawns. Whether they are protected under State and Territory animal welfare legislation depends upon the definition of ‘animal’ in each jurisdiction. In the majority of jurisdictions, animals are defined as ‘vertebrate animals’.
What is the RSPCA’s view on breed-specific legislation?
Breed specific legislation (BSL) consists of legal restrictions on the importation, sale, keeping and rehoming of certain types of dogs (‘restricted breeds’), irrespective of their actual behaviour.
Is the use of live baits and lures in greyhound racing illegal?
RSPCA Australia is opposed to the use of live animals or animal carcasses or any part of an animal as a bait or lure for the purpose of training, baiting and blooding of greyhounds or other racing dogs. Only non-animal devices and products should be used for training purposes.
Do laws protect animals used in rodeos?
There is increasing public concern regarding the welfare of horses and cattle used in rodeos due to the potential risks of injury and distress. The laws relating to rodeos vary widely between states and territories and do not protect animals used in rodeos from harm.
What does ‘RSPCA’ stand for?
‘RSPCA’ stands for the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. This name is registered in each State and Territory in Australia by the respective organisations, e. g. RSPCA New South Wales, RSPCA Victoria, RSPCA ACT. The registered name of the RSPCA’s federal body is RSPCA Australia.