SA Govt Reviews Animal Welfare legislation

The SA Government has announced a review of the state’s animal welfare laws. It has been 15 years since the last significant review of the Act.

“We recognise this legislation needs updating to reflect community expectations that laws against cruelty should be enforceable,” said Minister Close, Minister for Climate, Environment and Water.

The review information can be found online (https://yoursay.sa.gov.au/animal-welfare-act-review). In particular, it covers:

• Definition of animal
• Sentience
• Definition of harm and serious harm
• The Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC)
• Animal welfare offences
• Animals in teaching and research
• Enforcement

How you can get involved:
• Send your feedback directly to the SA Government via their yourSAy website (https://yoursay.sa.gov.au/animal-welfare-act-review) by 26th March.
• Send your feedback to assist with the formal AVA submission to graham.pratt@ava.com.au by 13th March.