Consultation into improving the welfare of horses during land transport

In February 2021, the Animal Welfare Task Group (AWTG) undertook initial consultation with key equine and livestock transport stakeholders on proposed changes to the standards and guidelines.

The feedback received has informed the development of a consultation regulatory impact statement (CRIS). The CRIS describes three policy options to help improve horse welfare during land transport and seeks stakeholder feedback on the impacts and benefits of each option.

The consultation regulation impact statement (CRIS) on Improving the welfare of horses during land transport has been released on Monday 19 September 2022 on the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries’ Engagement Hub.

Stakeholders are strongly encouraged to have their say by midnight Friday 28 October 2022. View the CRIS and make a submission here.

The Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) is leading the CRIS process on behalf of the AWTG.

For more information, please visit daf.engagementhub.com.au/horse-land-transport.

The AWTG looks forward to receiving your comments on the CRIS.

The AVA will be making a submission,  if you have comments that you think may be useful to inform the AVA submission, please let us know by 17th October 2022. Comments can be submitted to publicvetaffairs@ava.com.au.