Western Australian Numbered Acts

ANIMAL WELFARE ACT 2002 (NO. 33 OF 2002) - SECT 3

3 .         Content and intent

        (1)         This Act provides for the protection of animals by —

            (a)         regulating the people who may use animals for scientific purposes, and the manner in which they may be used; and

            (b)         prohibiting cruelty to, and other inhumane or improper treatment of, animals.

        (2)         This Act intends to —

            (a)         promote and protect the welfare, safety and health of animals;

            (b)         ensure the proper and humane care and management of all animals in accordance with generally accepted standards; and

            (c)         reflect the community’s expectation that people who are in charge of animals will ensure that they are properly treated and cared for.