Animal Welfare (General) Regulations 2003 (WA)

Western Australia

Animal Welfare Act 2002

Animal Welfare (General) Regulations 2003

Western Australia

Animal Welfare (General) Regulations 2003 Contents Animal Welfare Act 2002

Animal Welfare Act 2002

Animal Welfare (General) Regulations 2003

Part 1 – Preliminary1.Citation

These regulations may be cited as the Animal Welfare (General) Regulations 2003.

2.Commencement

These regulations come into operation on the day of their publication in the Gazette or the day on which the Animal Welfare Act 2002 comes into operation, whichever is the later.

Part 2 – Offences against animals3.Inhumane devices (s. 19(2)(b))

For the purposes of section 19(2)(b) of the Act, the following devices are prescribed as inhumane —

(a)
a device, other than an electric fence, that is designed or modified to deliver an electric shock to an animal;
(b)
jawed traps;
(c)
spurs that have sharpened or fully‑fixed rowels;
(d)
spurs that are reasonably capable of penetrating the skin of the animal on which they are intended to be used.

4.Prescribed acts (s. 19(2)(d) and (3)(b)(i))

The administration of an electric shock to an animal in a manner that is not set out in regulation 7 is a prescribed act for the purposes of section 19(2)(d) and (3)(b)(i) of the Act.

5.Pests (s. 24(2))

(1)
In this regulation —

BAM Act means the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007;

BAM Act list means either of following lists established and maintained under the BAM Act section 158 —

(a)
the list of all organisms for which a declaration under the BAM Act section 12 (prohibited organisms) is in force;
(b)
the list of all organisms for which a declaration under the BAM Act section 22(2) (declared pests) is in force.
(2)
An animal set out in a BAM Act list is prescribed as a pest under section 24(2) of the Act, if —
- (a)
  the animal is not being kept as a domestic pet;
- (b)
  the animal is not being kept for the purposes of racing, riding or harnessing;
- (c)
  the animal is not being kept for the purpose of confined display or entertainment;
- (d)
  the animal is not being kept as a form of livestock; and
- (e)
  at the time a person attempts to kill the animal, it is not under effective control of an owner.

[Regulation 5 amended: Gazette 5 Feb 2013 p. 826-7.]

6.Codes of practice adopted (s. 94(2)(d))

(1)
Under section 94(2)(d) of the Act, the following codes of practice relating to the use, care, welfare, safety or health of animals are adopted as they are amended from time to time —
- (a)
  Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Cattle (Edition 1, Version 1.0, January 2016), published by Animal Health Australia (AHA), Canberra;
- (b)
  Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines — Land Transport of Livestock (Edition 1, Version 1.1, 21 September 2012), published by Animal Health Australia (AHA), Canberra;
- (c)
  Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines — Livestock at Saleyards and Depots (Edition 1, Version 1.0, 23 February 2018), published by the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources, The Victorian Government;
- (d)
  Australian Rules of Racing, as at 1 April 2020, published by Racing Australia Limited;
- (e)
  Code of practice for the conduct of circuses in Western Australia, first published by the Department of Local Government and Regional Development in March 2003;
- (f)
  Code of practice for exhibited animals in Western Australia, first published by the Department of Local Government and Regional Development in March 2003;
- (g)
  Code of practice for keeping rabbits in Western Australia, first published by the Department of Local Government and Regional Development in March 2003;
- (h)
  Code of practice for the conduct of rodeos in Western Australia, first published by the Department of Local Government and Regional Development in March 2003;
- (i)
  Rules of Harness Racing, 1 August 2004, published by Racing and Wagering Western Australia.
(2)
Under section 94(2)(d) of the Act, the code of practice relating to the use, care, welfare, safety or health of animals specified in column 2 of each item in the Table is adopted as it exists on the day on which the Animal Welfare (General) Amendment Regulations 2020 regulation 4 comes into operation, with the modification specified in column 3 of the item.

Table

Column 1	Column 2	Column 3
Item	Code of practice	Modification
1.	Code of practice for goats in Western Australia, first published by the Department of Local Government and Regional Development in March 2003	In the Introduction after the 1st paragraph insert: To the extent that this Code applies to the transport process for goats in Western Australia, the transport process is to be undertaken in accordance with the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines — Land Transport of Livestock (Edition 1, Version 1.1, 21 September 2012), published by Animal Health Australia (AHA), Canberra, as it is amended from time to time.
2.	Code of practice for farmed buffalo in Western Australia, first published by the Department of Local Government and Regional Development in March 2003	In the Introduction clause 1.1 after the 2nd paragraph insert: To the extent that the Code applies to the transport process for buffalo in Western Australia, the transport process is to be undertaken in accordance with the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines — Land Transport of Livestock (Edition 1, Version 1.1, 21 September 2012), published by Animal Health Australia (AHA), Canberra, as it is amended from time to time.
3.	Code of practice for farming deer in Western Australia, first published by the Department of Local Government and Regional Development in March 2003	In the Introduction after the 2nd paragraph insert: To the extent that the Code applies to the transport process for deer in Western Australia, the transport process is to be undertaken in accordance with the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines — Land Transport of Livestock (Edition 1, Version 1.1, 21 September 2012), published by Animal Health Australia (AHA), Canberra, as it is amended from time to time.
4.	Code of practice for pigeon keeping and racing in Western Australia, first published by the Department of Local Government and Regional Development in March 2003	In the Preface after the 2nd paragraph insert: To the extent that this Code applies to the transport process for pigeons in Western Australia, the transport process is to be undertaken in accordance with the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines — Land Transport of Livestock (Edition 1, Version 1.1, 21 September 2012), published by Animal Health Australia (AHA), Canberra, as it is amended from time to time.
5.	Code of practice for poultry in Western Australia, first published by the Department of Local Government and Regional Development in March 2003	In the Introduction after the 3rd paragraph insert: To the extent that this Code applies to the transport process for poultry in Western Australia, the transport process is to be undertaken in accordance with the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines — Land Transport of Livestock (Edition 1, Version 1.1, 21 September 2012), published by Animal Health Australia (AHA), Canberra, as it is amended from time to time. Delete Part 15 titled “Transport of Poultry”.
6.	Code of practice for sheep in Western Australia, first published by the Department of Local Government and Regional Development in March 2003	In the Introduction after the 2nd paragraph insert: To the extent that the Code applies to the transport process for sheep in Western Australia, the transport process is to be undertaken in accordance with the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines — Land Transport of Livestock (Edition 1, Version 1.1, 21 September 2012), published by Animal Health Australia (AHA), Canberra, as it is amended from time to time.
7.	Code of practice for the capture and marketing of feral animals in Western Australia, first published by the Department of Local Government and Regional Development in March 2003	In the Introduction after the 1st paragraph insert: To the extent that this Code applies to the transport process for feral animals in Western Australia, the transport process is to be undertaken in accordance with the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines — Land Transport of Livestock (Edition 1, Version 1.1, 21 September 2012), published by Animal Health Australia (AHA), Canberra, as it is amended from time to time. In Part B under the heading “Transportation” delete “Operators should refer to other relevant State Codes of Practice for specific guidelines on transport.”.
8.	Model Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals: Husbandry of Captive‑Bred Emus (2nd edition), first published by the Primary Industries Ministerial Council in 2006	In the Introduction after clause 1.1 insert: 1.1A To the extent that the Code applies to the transport process for emus in Western Australia, the transport process is to be undertaken in accordance with the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines — Land Transport of Livestock (Edition 1, Version 1.1, 21 September 2012), published by Animal Health Australia (AHA), Canberra, as it is amended from time to time.
9.	Model Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals: Livestock at Slaughtering Establishments, first published in 2001 (paperback) and 2002 (online) by CSIRO publishing, acting on behalf of the Primary Industries Ministerial Council	In the Introduction delete clause 1.3 and insert: 1.3 To the extent that this Code applies to the transport process for livestock animals to slaughtering establishments in Western Australia, the transport process is to be undertaken in accordance with the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines — Land Transport of Livestock (Edition 1, Version 1.1, 21 September 2012), published by Animal Health Australia (AHA), Canberra, as it is amended from time to time.
10.	Model Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals: Pigs (3rd edition), first published by the Primary Industries Ministerial Council in 2008	In the Introduction after clause 1.1 insert: 1.1A To the extent that the Code applies to the transport process for pigs in Western Australia, the transport process is to be undertaken in accordance with the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines — Land Transport of Livestock (Edition 1, Version 1.1, 21 September 2012), published by Animal Health Australia (AHA), Canberra, as it is amended from time to time.
11.	Model Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals: The Camel (2nd edition), first published by the Primary Industries Ministerial Council in 2006	In the Introduction after the 1st paragraph insert: To the extent that the Code applies to the transport process for camels in Western Australia, the transport process is to be undertaken in accordance with the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines — Land Transport of Livestock (Edition 1, Version 1.1, 21 September 2012), published by Animal Health Australia (AHA), Canberra, as it is amended from time to time.

[Regulation 6 inserted: SL 2020/161 r. 4.]

7.Use of devices: electric shock (s. 29)

(1)
In this regulation —

depot, saleyard and transport process have the meanings given in the Animal Welfare (Transport, Saleyards and Depots) (Cattle and Sheep) Regulations 2020 regulation 3.

(2)
For the purposes of section 29 of the Act, it is a defence to a charge under section 19(1) of the Act, committed in circumstances described in section 19(2)(b) of the Act, if a device specified in column 2 of an item in the Table is used —
- (a)
  by a person engaged in an activity specified in column 3 of the item; and
- (b)
  on an animal of a kind specified in column 4 of the item; and
- (c)
  in accordance with the manner of use specified in column 5 of the item.

Table

Column 1	Column 2	Column 3	Column 4	Column 5
Item	Device	Activity	Kind of animal	Manner of use
1.	Electric stock prod	Driving, herding, mustering or controlling an animal	Sheep, pig, goat, buffalo or camel	Must not be applied to the face, udder or genital organs of an animal
2.	Electric stock prod	Driving, herding, mustering or controlling an animal	Cattle	Must be used in accordance with the Animal Welfare (Transport, Saleyards and Depots) (Cattle and Sheep) Regulations 2020 regulation 20
3.	Electric stock prod	Handling an animal in a transport process or at a depot or saleyard	Cattle or sheep	Must be used in accordance with the Animal Welfare (Transport, Saleyards and Depots) (Cattle and Sheep) Regulations 2020 regulation 20
4.	Electric stock prod	Controlling an animal at a rodeo	Horse or cattle	Must not be applied to the face, udder or genital organs of an animal
5.	Electric stunning device	Electrical stunning of an animal in an abattoir	Cattle, sheep, goat or pig	Must be used in accordance with the relevant code of practice for the particular animal
6.	Electro‑ ejaculator	Collecting semen from a conscious animal	Cattle or sheep	Must be used in accordance with any relevant code of practice for the particular animal
7.	Electro‑ ejaculator	Collecting semen from a tranquillised or anaesthetised animal	All species of animal, including cattle and sheep	Must be used in accordance with any relevant code of practice for the particular animal
8.	Electric training collar activated by the animal or a person in the course of training an animal	Training an animal	Dog	Must be used in accordance with the generally accepted method of usage for the type of collar
9.	Electrical device known as the “invisible fence”	Containment and training of an animal	Dog	Must be used in accordance with the generally accepted method of usage for the type of “invisible fence”
10.	The eShepherd virtual fencing system manufactured by Agersens Pty Ltd (ACN 169 900 887)	Containing an animal	Cattle	Must be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions for use of the device

(3)
For the purposes of section 29 of the Act, it is a defence to a charge under section 19(1) of the Act, committed in circumstances described in section 19(2)(b) of the Act, if an electro‑immobiliser is used on cattle in the following circumstances —
- (a)
  to restrain the animal in order to perform a procedure on the animal;
- (b)
  in the circumstances, an alternative restraining method would not sufficiently restrain the animal for the purposes of performing the procedure;
- (c)
  the electro‑immobiliser is not being used as an alternative to providing the animal with pain relief;
- (d)
  the animal has reached 6 months of age;
- (e)
  the person using the electro‑immobiliser is —
  - (i)
    trained to use it on cattle; or
  - (ii)
    using it under the direct supervision of a person who is a veterinarian or trained to use it on cattle.
(4)
For the purposes of subregulation (3)(e)(ii), a person (the supervised person) is using an electro‑immobiliser under the direct supervision of another person (the supervisor) if the supervisor —
- (a)
  provides instruction and guidance to the supervised person in relation to the use of the electro‑immobiliser; and
- (b)
  oversees and evaluates the use of the electro‑immobiliser; and
- (c)
  is on the same premises as the supervised person while the electro‑immobiliser is being used; and
- (d)
  is able to immediately render assistance to the supervised person, if required, at any time during the use of the electro‑immobiliser.

[Regulation 7 inserted: SL 2020/161 r. 5; amended: SL 2021/146 r. 4; SL 2022/98 r. 4.]

8.Use of devices

(1)
For the purposes of section 29 of the Act, it is a defence to a charge under section 19(1) of the Act, committed in circumstances described in section 19(2)(b) of the Act, if a metal‑jawed leghold trap is used by —
- (a)
  the owner or leasee of an agricultural or pastoral property, or their authorised agent; or
- (b)
  an officer of a Commonwealth, State or local government agency, who is responsible for wild dog control,

for the purpose of wild dog control.

(2)
The person using a metal‑jawed leghold trap in circumstances described in subregulation (1) must ensure that the jaws of the trap are bound with cloth containing sufficient strychnine to ensure a rapid death for any animal likely to be caught in the trap.
(3)
For the purposes of section 29 of the Act, it is a defence to a charge under section 19(1) of the Act, committed in circumstances described in section 19(2)(b) of the Act, if a metal‑jawed leghold trap is used by a person participating in a research program, approved by an animal ethics committee, for the purpose of carrying out research under that program.
(4)
The person using a metal‑jawed leghold trap in circumstances described in subregulation (3) must ensure that the jaws of the trap are sufficiently padded, or the trap has otherwise been modified, so that any animal caught in the trap is unlikely to suffer significant injury.
(5)
For the purposes of section 29 of the Act, it is a defence to a charge under section 19(1) of the Act, committed in circumstances described in section 19(2)(b) of the Act, if a metal‑jawed leghold trap is used by —
- (a)
  the owner of land or the owner’s agent on the relevant land; or
- (b)
  a licensed pest control operator,

for the purpose of fox control.

(6)
The person using a metal‑jawed leghold trap in circumstances described in subregulation (5) must ensure that —
- (a)
  the jaws of the trap are sufficiently padded, or the trap has otherwise been modified, so that any animal caught in the trap is unlikely to suffer significant injury; and
- (b)
  any permit to set the trap required under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Regulations 2013 has first been obtained.

[Regulation 8 amended: Gazette 5 Feb 2013 p. 827.]

Part 3 – Enforcement9.Warrant (s. 61)

The form of a warrant is Form 1 in Schedule 2.

9A.Prescribed offences and modified penalties (s. 65(1) and 66(2))

(1)
An offence described in Schedule 1 is a prescribed offence for the purposes of section 65(1) of the Act.
(2)
The modified penalty specified opposite an offence in Schedule 1 is the modified penalty for the offence for the purposes of section 66(2) of the Act.

[Regulation 9A inserted: SL 2020/161 r. 6.]

9B.Prescribed forms (s. 66(1) and 68(1))

(1)
Schedule 2 Form 1A is the prescribed form of an infringement notice for the purposes of section 66(1) of the Act.
(2)
Schedule 2 Form 1B is the prescribed form of a notice to withdraw an infringement notice for the purposes of section 68(1) of the Act.

[Regulation 9B inserted: SL 2020/161 r. 6.]

10.Objections (s. 72)

An objection under section 72 of the Act is to be made by completing Form 2 in Schedule 2 and lodging that completed form with the Minister within the time period set out in the Act.

[11. Deleted: Gazette 30 Dec 2004 p. 7010.]

Part 4 – Miscellaneous12.Disposal of forfeited property (s. 87)

(1)
If property forfeited to the Crown under the Act is fauna, that fauna is to be sold, destroyed or otherwise disposed of in accordance with the instructions of the Executive Director of CALM.
(2)
If property forfeited to the Crown under the Act is an animal that is not within the definition of “fauna”, that animal is to be sold, destroyed or otherwise disposed of in accordance with the instructions of the prosecuting authority.
(3)
If property forfeited to the Crown under the Act is not an animal, that property is to be sold by auction or private treaty by the prosecuting authority.

13.Claim for compensation (s. 93)

A claim for compensation under section 93 of the Act is to be made by completing Form 4 in Schedule 2 and lodging that completed form with the Minister within the time period set out in the Act.

14.Further offences (s. 94)

(1)
In this regulation tail docking means the removal of one or more of the coccygeal vertebrae, whether by cutting, ablation, elastration or any other means.
(2)
A person who is not a veterinarian shall not carry out tail docking of a dog.

Penalty: $2 000.

(3)
A veterinarian shall not carry out tail docking of a dog except where the tail docking is clinically indicated for the purpose of curing or alleviating a disease or injury from which the dog suffers.

Penalty: $2 000.

[Regulation 14 amended: Gazette 16 Mar 2010 p. 978; SL 2022/98 r. 5.]

Schedule 1 — Prescribed offences and modified penalties

[r. 9A]

Table

Item	Offence under the Animal Welfare (Transport, Saleyards and Depots) (Cattle and Sheep) Regulations 2020	Modified penalty
1.	r. 17(3)	$750
2.	r. 18(1)	$750
3.	r. 18(3)	$750
4.	r. 19(1)	$750
5.	r. 19(2)	$750
6.	r. 19(3)	$750
7.	r. 20, but only in relation to an offence committed in circumstances referred to in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) or (e)	$750
8.	r. 21(1)	$500
9.	r. 22(3)	$750
10.	r. 23(1)	$750
11.	r. 23(3)	$750
12.	r. 24(1)	$500
13.	r. 24(3)	$500
14.	r. 24(4)	$500
15.	r. 25(1)	$500
16.	r. 25(2)	$500
17.	r. 26(2)	$500
18.	r. 28	$500
19.	r. 29(1)	$500
20.	r. 30(1)	$500
21.	r. 30(2)	$500
22.	r. 31(1)	$500
23.	r. 32(1)	$750
24.	r. 32(2)	$750
25.	r. 33(1)	$750
26.	r. 33(2)	$750
27.	r. 35(1)	$750
28.	r. 39	$500
29.	r. 40(2)	$750
30.	r. 40(3)	$750
31.	r. 43(2)	$750
32.	r. 44	$750
33.	r. 45	$750
34.	r. 46(2)	$750
35.	r. 47(2)	$750
36.	r. 49	$500
37.	r. 50(1)	$500
38.	r. 50(3)	$500
39.	r. 50(4)	$500
40.	r. 51(1)	$500
41.	r. 51(2)	$500
42.	r. 52(2)	$500
43.	r. 54(2)	$500
44.	r. 55(1)	$500
45.	r. 56(4)	$750
46.	r. 56(5)	$750
47.	r. 58(2)	$750
48.	r. 58(3)	$750
49.	r. 63(1)	$750
50.	r. 63(3)	$750
51.	r. 64(1)	$500
52.	r. 64(2)	$750
53.	r. 65(1)	$500
54.	r. 65(3)	$500
55.	r. 67(2)	$500
56.	r. 68(1)	$750

[Schedule 1 inserted: SL 2020/161 r. 7.]

Schedule 2 — Forms

Form 1

[r. 9]

Animal Welfare Act 2002

Part 5 Division 2

Warrant to Enter, Search and Seize

THIS IS A WARRANT authorising an inspector under the Animal Welfare Act 2002 to enter and search:

Place ........................................................................................................... (may be, or include, a vehicle)

Date ........................................................................................................... (this can include a period of time)

Time ........................................................................................................... (specific hours or at any time)

and to seize —

any animals;

any of the following types of animals —

...........................................................................................................

any animals in the following circumstances —

...........................................................................................................

THIS WARRANT CEASES to have effect:

Date ...........................................................................................................

Time ...........................................................................................................

I, ............................................................... Justice of the Peace of ........................

.......................................................................................................... am satisfied,

by an application supported by evidence on oath, that —

there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that there is, at the place, or in the vehicle —

(a)
an animal, the safety or welfare of which is under threat; or
(b)
something that may afford evidence of the commission of an offence

under the Act;

entry onto the place or into the vehicle is reasonably required to investigate a suspected offence against the Act;

there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that an offence under Part 3 of the Act is likely be committed in respect of the animal if it is not seized.

I authorise ..................................................., an inspector, to exercise the entry, search, and seizure powers set out in the Animal Welfare Act 2002 in relation to the premises set out in this warrant, with such assistance, and using such force, as is reasonably necessary during the time referred to in this warrant.

Signed ..................................................... (Justice of the Peace)

Dated .....................................................

[Form 1 amended: Gazette 20 Jun 2008 p. 2719; 18 Jul 2008 p. 3330.]

Form 1A — Infringement notice

[r. 9B(1)]

Animal Welfare Act 2002 Infringement Notice			Infringement notice no.
Alleged offender	Name
		Address
	Alleged offence		Date or period
		Place
Written law contravened
Details of offence
		Date	Date of notice
Inspector	Name
	Office
	Signature
Modified penalty	$________
TAKE NOTICE	It is alleged that you have committed the above offence. If you do not want to be prosecuted in court for the offence, pay the modified penalty to the Authorised Person within 28 days after the date of this notice.
If you do not pay the modified penalty within 28 days, you may be prosecuted or enforcement action may be taken under the Fines, Penalties and Infringement Notices Enforcement Act 1994. Under that Act, some or all of the following action may be taken — your driver’s licence may be suspended, your vehicle licence may be suspended or cancelled, you may be disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver’s licence or vehicle licence, your vehicle may be immobilised or have its number plates removed, your details may be published on a website, your earnings or bank accounts may be garnished, and your property may be seized and sold. If you need more time to pay the modified penalty, you can apply for an extension of time by writing to the Authorised Person at the address below. Paying the modified penalty is not regarded as an admission for the purposes of any civil or criminal proceedings.
If you want this matter to be dealt with by prosecution in court, sign and date here: __________________________________ / /20 and post this notice to the Authorised Person at the address below within 28 days after the date of this notice.
How to pay	In person	[Insert details for paying in person]
	By post	[Insert details for paying by post]
	Online	[Insert details for paying online]
	By telephone	[Insert details for paying by telephone]

[Form 1A inserted: SL 2020/161 r. 8; amended: SL 2020/161 r. 9.]

Form 1B — Withdrawal of infringement notice

[r. 9B(2)]

Animal Welfare Act 2002 Withdrawal of infringement notice				Withdrawal no.
Alleged offender	Name
		Address
	Details of infringement notice		Infringement notice no.
		Date of issue
Date or period
Place
Written law contravened
Details of offence
		Authorised person withdrawing notice	Name
Office
Signature
Date	Date of withdrawal
Withdrawal of infringement notice [*Delete whichever is not applicable]	The above infringement notice issued against you for the above alleged offence has been withdrawn. If you have already paid the modified penalty for the alleged offence, you are entitled to a refund. 1. Your refund is enclosed. or
2. If you have paid the modified penalty but a refund is not enclosed, you may claim your refund by signing and dating this notice and posting it to: Authorised Person — Animal Welfare Act 2002 [Insert address]
Your signature	Date

[Form 1B inserted: SL 2020/161 r. 8.]

Form 2

[r. 10]

Animal Welfare Act 2002

Section 72

Objection

To the Minister:

I, ................................................................................................................

of ................................................................................................................

................................................................................................................

object to the decision of ............................................................................... (date)

The details of that decision are ...................................................................

.....................................................................................................................

The grounds of my objection are (details of grounds) ...................................

.....................................................................................................................

In support of my objection I attach the following information (list attachments):

.....................................................................................................................

Dated the ............ day of ....................................................... 20................

................................................ (signature of person objecting)

Contact Phone No. ...................................

Note: Section 72(2) of the Act requires an objection to be made within 28 days after the right to object arose, or such further time as the Minister may allow.

[Form 3 deleted: Gazette 30 Dec 2004 p. 7010.]

Form 4

[r. 13]

Animal Welfare Act 2002

Section 93

Claim for Compensation

To the Minister:

I, ...............................................................................................................

of ...............................................................................................................

...............................................................................................................

apply for payment of compensation for the injury to*/death of* my animal(s), caused by the negligent or malicious performance of a function, by a scientific officer, under the Animal Welfare Act 2002.

(* Delete as appropriate)

Particulars of the animal(s) subject to the claim are

(to be completed for each animal ‑ attach additional sheets if required)

Breed: .........................................................................................................

Age (years): ...............................................................................................

Sex: ............................................................................................................

Valuation: ..................................................................................................

I, the claimant, declare that I am the owner of the animal(s) described in this claim and that the information provided is, to the best of my knowledge, correct.

Signature of owner: ....................................................................................

Date: .........................................................................................................

I certify that the statements made in this claim are, to the best of my knowledge, correct.

Signature of inspector or

other authorised person: ............................................................................

Date: ..........................................................................................................

Note: Section 93(2) of the Act requires claims to be made within one year of the injury or death.

[Schedule 3 deleted: Gazette 30 Dec 2004 p. 7010.]

Notes

This is a compilation of the Animal Welfare (General) Regulations 2003 and includes amendments made by other written laws. For provisions that have come into operation, and for information about any reprints, see the compilation table.

Compilation table

Citation	Published	Commencement
Animal Welfare (General) Regulations 2003	4 Apr 2003 p. 1077‑96	4 Apr 2003 (see r. 2 and Gazette 4 Apr 2003 p. 1023)
Animal Welfare (General) Amendment Regulations 2004	30 Dec 2004 p. 7010	1 Jan 2005 (see r. 2 and Gazette 31 Dec 2004 p. 7130)
Animal Welfare (General) Amendment Regulations 2006	23 Jun 2006 p. 2192‑3	23 Jun 2006
Animal Welfare (General) Amendment Regulations 2007	12 Jun 2007 p. 2720‑1	r. 1 and 2: 12 Jun 2007 (see r. 2(a)); Regulations other than 1 and 2: 13 Jun 2007 (see r. 2(b))
Animal Welfare (General) Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 2008	20 Jun 2008 p. 2719	r. 1 and 2: 20 Jun 2008 (see r. 2(a)); Regulations other than r. 1 and 2: 21 Jun 2008 (see r. 2(b))
Animal Welfare (General) Amendment Regulations (No. 3) 2008	18 Jul 2008 p. 3330	r. 1 and 2: 18 Jul 2008 (see r. 2(a)); Regulations other than r. 1 and 2: 19 Jul 2008 (see r. 2(b))
Reprint 1: The Animal Welfare (General) Regulations 2003 as at 21 Jul 2008 (includes amendments listed above)
Animal Welfare (General) Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 2010	16 Feb 2010 p. 644‑5	r. 1 and 2: 16 Feb 2010 (see r. 2(a)); Regulations other than r. 1 and 2: 17 Feb 2010 (see r. 2(b))
Animal Welfare (General) Amendment Regulations 2010	16 Mar 2010 p. 977-8	r. 1 and 2: 16 Mar 2010 (see r. 2(a)); Regulations other than r. 1 and 2: 17 Mar 2010 (see r. 2(b))
Animal Welfare (General) Amendment Regulations 2013	5 Feb 2013 p. 826‑7	r. 1 and 2: 5 Feb 2013 (see r. 2(a)); Regulations other than r. 1 and 2: 1 May 2013 (see r. 2(b) and Gazette 5 Feb 2013 p. 823)
Animal Welfare (General) Amendment Regulations 2020	SL 2020/161 2 Oct 2020	r. 1 and 2: 2 Oct 2020 (see r. 2(a)); Regulations other than r. 1 and 2: 3 Oct 2020 (see r. 2(b)(i) and (c) and SL 2020/159 cl. 2(a))
Animal Welfare (General) Amendment Regulations 2021	SL 2021/146 13 Aug 2021	r. 1 and 2: 13 Aug 2021 (see r. 2(a)); Regulations other than r. 1 and 2: 14 Aug 2021 (see r. 2(b))
Agriculture and Food Regulations Amendment (Veterinary Practice) Regulations 2022 Pt. 2	SL 2022/98 17 Jun 2022	18 Jun 2022 (see r. 2(b) and SL 2022/81 cl. 2)

Defined terms

[This is a list of terms defined and the provisions where they are defined. The list is not part of the law.]

Defined term Provision(s)

BAM Act...................................................................................................................... 5(1)

BAM Act list............................................................................................................... 5(1)

depot.............................................................................................................................. 7(1)

saleyard......................................................................................................................... 7(1)

supervised person........................................................................................................ 7(4)

supervisor..................................................................................................................... 7(4)

tail docking................................................................................................................ 14(1)

transport process......................................................................................................... 7(1)