ANIMAL WELFARE ACT 1993 - SECT 40 Functions of Advisory Committee
ANIMAL WELFARE ACT 1993 - SECT 40
Functions of Advisory Committee
(1) The Advisory Committee has the following functions:(a) to advise the Minister on any matter generally relating to animal welfare;(b) to advise the Minister on any specific matter relating to animal welfare as requested by the Minister;(c) to conduct an ongoing review of the laws relating to animal welfare;(d) to recommend to the Minister any changes in the laws relating to animal welfare;(e) to make recommendations on any matter of concern to the Advisory Committee;(f) to identify areas which require development of public education strategies relating to animal welfare;(g) to develop educational programmes relating to animal welfare;(h) to make recommendations to the Minister on any matter relating to animal welfare standards or animal welfare guidelines;(ha) any other functions imposed by this Act;(i) any other functions the Minister may determine.(2) In carrying out its functions, the Advisory Committee is to take into account (a) the community concerns about, and attitudes towards, animal welfare; and(b) the needs of affected industries; and(c) the changes in, and availability of, animal management practices.