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Animal Care and Protection Act 2001

Purpose:

The Act aims to promote the responsible care and use of animals and to protect animals from cruelty.

Objectives:

Key Provisions:

Evidence of Compliance Requirements For Agricultural Organisations:

Metadata Keywords:

Animal welfare, Queensland legislation, livestock, animal protection, agricultural compliance, scientific animal use, slaughter facilities, animal cruelty, codes of practice, veterinary procedures.

Publication Information:

Current as at 26 April 2024.

Agricultural Industry Alignment:

Beef & Veal, Chicken, Dairy, Eggs, Fisheries, Pig.

Date Added to database:

This document was parsed and added to the database on 25-07-2025

URL:

https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/pdf/inforce/current/act-2001-064 →