Western Australia Legislation
www.slp.wa.gov.au/statutes/swans.nsf
Dog Act 1976 -
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Animal Welfare Act 2002 -
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General information: www.dlgrd.wa.gov.au/localGovt/animalWelfare/overview.asp
Codes of Practice
The Western Australian animal welfare codes of practice are based on national codes. All of these codes have been endorsed and are supported by the relevant livestock industries in Western Australia. The codes are intended to provide guidance on animal husbandry practices to anyone working with animals.
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Exhibited Animals: Click here
Rabbits (intensive) Click here
Codes: Where it is alleged that an act of cruelty has occurred, the Animal Welfare Act 2002 provides a defence for anyone who is following a recognised code of practice. As such section 25 of the Act provides a defence if a person can prove that they are acting in accordance with a "relevant code of practice".