Legislation and Regulation

Legal Booklets for Farmers

Understand the legal and regulatory obligations of farming. A series of eight Booklets organised by topic; Biodiversity, Chemical, Occupational Health and Safety, Livestock, Noxious Weed and Pest Animals, Soils, Waster, Water.

Acts & Regulations for Animal Welfare

The following pages provide access to various acts & regulations relating to animal welfare in Victoria. They also contain information on related orders, notices and approvals (ie: approved organisations):

• Domestic Animals Legislation
• Impounding of Livestock Legislation
• Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Legislation

Codes of Practice for Animal Welfare

This section lists various Victorian codes of practice and standards relating to the welfare and management of animals:

• Victorian Codes of Practice

Policy and Strategy

This section lists various papers relating to policy and strategy for the department:

• Meeting the policy challenges of rural and peri-urban land use in Australia: Government, governance and public policy

Advice on Legislation

The documents listed below provide advice on animal welfare related legislation in Victoria:

• Guidelines for the Provision of Shelter for Cattle
• Guidelines for the Provision of Shelter for Sheep
• Guidelines on Fish and Crustacea Welfare for Marketing and Preparation for Human Consumption
• Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Legislation - Summary
• Things you should know about Guard Dogs on Non-Residential Properties