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Committees

Animal Ethics Committees I Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC) I Domestic Animals Management Implementation Committee (DAMIC)

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

RepresentativeMembership Category
Mrs Carmel MorfuniChairman, c/o Bureau of Animal Welfare, DPI
Ms Glenys OogjesAnimals Australia (external link)
Prof Christine WrightAnimals used in scientific procedures
Prof Paul HemsworthAnimal Welfare Science Centre (external link)
Dr David RendellAustralian Veterinary Association (external link)
Dr Carole WebbCat Protection Society of Victoria (external link)
Mr Peter FrostDogs Victoria (external link)
Ms Anne DennisDepartment of Sustainability and Environment (external link)
Mr Phil LovelaceMunicipal Association of Victoria (external link)
Dr Hugh WirthRoyal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (external link)
Dr David BerryThe Lost Dogs' Home (external link)
Mr Chris Wallace-SmithVictorian Farmers Federation (external link) - extensive industries
Ms Claire PenniceardVictorian Farmers Federation (external link) - intensive industries
Ms Nicola FanningVictorian Horse Council (external link)

Secretary: Ms Lisa Weston
Bureau of Animal Welfare
Department of Primary Industries
475 Mickleham Road, Attwood, 3049
Ph (03) 9217 4228

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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.
RepresentativeMembership CategoryContact Details
Ms Ellen KittsonChairpersonDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (external link)
Tracy HelmanBureau of Animal WelfareBureau of Animal Welfare
Liz AlexanderDepartment of Victorian CommunitiesDepartment of Victorian Communities (external link)
Ms Elke TapleyMunicipal Association of Victoria (Metropolitan)Municipal Association of Victoria (external link)
Mr Joe WatkinsMunicipal Association of Victoria (Peri-urban)Municipal Association of Victoria (external link)
Ms Veronica AbbotMunicipal Association of Victoria (Rural)Municipal Association of Victoria (external link)
Mr Peter JoynsonVictorian Local Governance AssociationVictorian Local Governance Association (external link)
Mr Thomas MoloneyVictorian Local Governance AssociationVictorian Local Governance Association (external link)
Mr Steve MorisonLocal Government Professionals OrganisationLocal Government Professionals Organisation (external link)
Mr Kevin ApostolidesAnimal WelfareThe Lost Dogs Home(external link)
Dr Carole WebbAnimal WelfareCat Protection Society (catprotection@bigpond.com)
Mr Richard HillPet Industry Association of AustraliaPet Industry Association of Australia (external link)
Mr Frank ValastroApplicable Canine Organisation Dogs Victoria (external link)
Dr Truda StraedeApplicable Cat OrganisationFeline Control Council Victoria Inc. (external link)

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