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Animal welfare and ethics

The Queensland Government is committed to ensuring that all animals in Queensland have appropriate standards of welfare. DPI&F is the government's lead agency for animal welfare activities in Queensland. We develop, monitor and enforce animal welfare policy, legislation and standards, and educate the community about animal welfare.

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Livestock

Livestock land transport standards open for comment

Public comment is being sought on draft standards for transporting livestock.

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Your responsibilities

Includes ACPA information for vets, duty of care to animals, animal welfare codes of practice, fact sheets and what you need to know before you own an animal.

Page maintained by Bronwyn Williams
Last reviewed 04 December 2007

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