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MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, LAND AND PLANNING

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION NO 636

Animal Welfare

Mr Westende - asked the Minister for the Environment, Land and

Planning

In relation to the undertaking by the Minister during the debate in the Assembly on 13 August 1992 on the Animal Welfare Bill 1992 that the Animal Welfare Act 1992 would not come into full force until the Codes of Practice had been developed

(1) Why was the Act therefore commenced before the the Codes have

been finalised.

(2) Who are the Inspectors under the Act and have they had experience in dealing with these matters.

(3) Are these Inspectors completely independent.

(4) Do any of the Inspectors have any affiliations with animal liberation organisations.

(5) How were the Inspectors appointed.

(6) To whom do the Inspectors answer.

(7) If the Codes of Practice are not in place, on what basis do the Inspectors determine any breaches of the Act.

(8) What is the membership of the Animal Welfare Committee and on what basis were they appointed.

(9) How many members of the Animal Welfare Committee have affiliations with the animal liberation movement.

(10) Is it intended to place restrictions on horse racing and egg production through Codes of Practice.

(11) Will there be any public consultation in determining Codes of Practice.

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