Committees
Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC)
The Victorian AWAC is a non-statutory committee constituted by the Minister of Agriculture to provide advice on animal welfare issues.
AWAC's functions are to:
- Receive submissions from individuals and agencies on animal welfare matters and give advice to the Minister for Agriculture
- Recommend to the Minister amendments to legislation on animal welfare.
- Obtain information on animal welfare issues and recommend initiatives to the government.
Animal Welfare Advisory Committee Membership
| Representative | Membership Category |
|---|---|
| Mrs Carmel Morfuni | Chairman, c/o Bureau of Animal Welfare, DPI |
| Carole de Fraga | Animals Australia |
| Vacant | Animals used in scientific procedures |
| Prof Paul Hemsworth | Animal Welfare Science Centre |
| Dr David Rendell | Australian Veterinary Association |
| Dr Carole Webb | Cat Protection Society of Victoria |
| Ms Sara Reid | Dogs Victoria |
| Vacant | Department of Sustainability and Environment |
| Vacant | Municipal Association of Victoria |
| Dr Hugh Wirth | Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals |
| Dr Caroline Butler | The Lost Dogs' Home |
| Mr Chris Wallace-Smith | Victorian Farmers Federation - extensive industries |
| Ms Claire Penniceard | Victorian Farmers Federation - intensive industries |
| Ms Nicola Fanning | Victorian Horse Council |
Secretary: Ms Rebecca Grant
Bureau of Animal Welfare
Department of Primary Industries
475 Mickleham Road, Attwood, 3049
Ph (03) 9217 4433
Domestic Animal Management Implementation Committee (DAMIC)
This committee was formed in 2002 to advise the Department of Primary Industries on matters related to the management of domestic animals in Victoria. Its purpose will be to advise on policy, programs, municipal council partnership, review the Domestic (Feral and Nuisance) Animals Act enforcement, co-ordination with other relevant committees and any matter the Minister refers to it.
| Representative | Membership Category | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
| Ms Rosemary Barker | Chairperson | Department of Justice |
| Ms Tracy Helman | Bureau of Animal Welfare | Bureau of Animal Welfare |
| Ms Liz Alexander | Department of Planning and Community Development | Department of Planning and Community Development |
| Mr Stewart Martin | Municipal Association of Victoria (Peri-urban) | Municipal Association of Victoria |
| Ms Elke Tapley | Municipal Association of Victoria (Metropolitan) | Municipal Association of Victoria |
| Mr Graeme Murphy | Municipal Association of Victoria (Rural) | Municipal Association of Victoria |
| Mr Peter Shelton | Victorian Local Governance Association (Council) | Victorian Local Governance Association |
| Ms Gen Hindman | Local Government Professionals Organisation | Local Government Professionals Organisation |
| Mr Kevin Apostolides | Animal Welfare | The Lost Dogs Home |
| Dr Carole Webb | Animal Welfare | Cat Protection Society |
| Mr Frank Valastro | Applicable Canine Organisation | Dogs Victoria |
| Mr Mark Eade | Municipal Association of Victoria (Rural) | Municipal Association of Victoria |
| Dr Truda Straede | Applicable Cat Organisation | Feline Control Council Victoria Inc. |
| Vern Ryan | Pet Industry Association Australia (PIAA) | Pet Industry Association Australia |
| Mr Tom Maloney | Victorian Local Governance Assocation (VLGA) Community | Victorian Local Governance Association |
