(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.