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Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Regulations 2008

The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Regulations 2008 commenced on 16 December 2008 replacing the old regulations which sunset on that date. All regulations sunset after 10 years and must be replaced.

The new regulations introduce a number of new provisions and amendment of existing provisions. A summary of the key changes is given below:

    • changes to the way rodeos are licensed and regulated
    • specification of traps that can be sold, set or used in Victoria
    • new and amended regulations concerning the use of electric shock devices on animals
    • introduction of new offences that protect the welfare of animals
    • changes to the requirements for scientific establishments.
In addition a new version of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act also commenced on 16 December 2008 which includes updated provisions relating to traps and rodeos.
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    Copies of the Regulations and Act can be downloaded from the following link:

    Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Legislation

    Copies of the Regulations may also be obtained from:
    • the Department of Primary Industries Customer Service Centre by phoning 136 186 (between 8am and 6pm); and
    • the Department of Primary Industries Information Centre, Level 16/1 Spring St, Melbourne.
    • DPI website at www.dpi.vic.gov.au/animalwelfare follow links to legislation page


    Summary of key changes in Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Regulations 2008 can be downloaded from the following link:

    Key changes summary (PDF 124KB)

    The notice of decision for the making of these regulations can be downloaded from the following link:

    Notice of Decision (PDF 273KB)


    Electronic collars
    A copy of the information sheets detailing the legislative requirements can be downloaded via these links

    Factsheet 1: Electronic Collars - Anti-bark and Remote Training collars (PDF 40KB)

    Factsheet 2: Electronic Collars - Containment systems (PDF 40KB)

    Factsheet 3: Electronic Collars - Conditions for sellers & hirers (PDF 40KB)

    These information sheets have been developed for sellers and hirers of authorised electronic collars to provide to those purchasing or hiring these collars to enable them to meet their requirements for notification under regulation 24(4).

    Traps
    Areas where large leghold traps can be used
    A copy of the order under Section 15AB(3) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act in relation to the areas where large leghold traps can be used can be downloaded via this link:

    Order - large leghold trapping areas (PDF 279KB)

    Approval notice for use of glue traps for commercial pest controllers
    A copy of the notice of approval for use of glue traps for commercial pest controllers in Victoria and conditions of use can be downloaded via this link

    Approval notice for use of Glue Traps in Victoria (PDF 46KB)



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