Articles tagged with 'Legal protection'
Are squid and octopi protected by animal welfare legislation?
Cephalopods are a group of invertebrate animals, which include octopi, squid, cuttlefish and nautili. The protection of cephalopods under animal welfare legislation is dependent upon the definition of ‘animal’ in the animal welfare legislation of each State and Territory.
What are the animal welfare issues with greyhound racing?
The RSPCA considers that there are significant ongoing animal welfare problems in the greyhound racing industry.
Are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander hunters exempt from animal cruelty laws?
No, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander hunters must comply with the laws relating to animal cruelty in all states and territories.
Can the RSPCA prosecute farmers for performing painful husbandry procedures without anaesthetic or pain relief?
The RSPCA can only prosecute farmers for cruelty if they have broken laws relating to animal welfare that apply in their state or territory. If farmers are operating within the law, the RSPCA inspectors who enforce animal protection legislation cannot prosecute them.
Should pet greyhounds have to wear muzzles?
In some Australian jurisdictions, there is a compulsory requirement for pet greyhounds to wear a muzzle in public. Greyhound muzzling laws are based on ‘breed’ not on individual dog behaviour and are an example of breed-specific legislation (BSL).
Are there laws that require companion animal breeders to meet certain standards of care?
Laws relating to the welfare of animals vary in different states. In some states, companion animal breeders have to be registered, which may also require meeting certain standards of care but in other states, breeder registration and/or standards may not exist (see table below).
What is the Australian legislation governing animal welfare?
There are no national laws applying to animal welfare, but all states and territories regulate animal welfare in their jurisdiction. The legislation in each state and territory is shown in the table below.
Is dog fighting legal in Australia?
Dog fighting is illegal in Australia. It is also illegal to possess any fighting equipment designed for dog fighting. Despite this, dog fighting still occurs in Australia and is often associated with gambling activities and other illegal practices such as drug dealing and firearms.
Which states allow recreational hunting in National Parks?
Recreational hunters are, or have been, permitted under strict controls in specified national parks in Victoria, Western Australia, Queensland and South Australia. In all states, most national parks and reserves are closed to hunting at all times.
What happens to breeding and dairy cattle exported overseas?
Each year, Australia exports tens of thousands of dairy cattle and breeding animals to countries all over the world to increase and improve local herds through breeding programs. Unfortunately, there are no laws to protect these animals once they leave Australia.