Draft Code Of Practice For The Sale Of Animals In The Act

[Sheridan]

May affect some Dogs ACT breeders so am crossposting from General. Can't post in Breeders Community so someone may wish to notify there.

From TAMS:

Draft Code of Practice for the Sale of Animals in the ACT (the Sales Code)

The community is invited to provide feedback on the draft Code of Practice for the Sale of Animals in the ACT (other than stock and commercial scale poultry) (the Sales Code). The Sales Code outlines standards for the care and management of animals for sale. The Sales Code will apply to anyone that sells animals, including, but not limited to, sales in pet shops, private backyards, fetes, markets, schools, newspapers, internet sales and car-boot sales.

The Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC) advises the Government on animal welfare matters and outlines best practice for animal welfare through codes of practice. AWAC has reviewed and recommended the draft Code of Practice for the Sale of Animals in the ACT (other than stock and commercial scale poultry) to the ACT Government.

The purpose of the consultation is to provide stakeholders and the wider community with the opportunity to comment on the draft Sales Code to ensure it is practical and meets community and business expectations. The Justice and Community Safety (JACS) Directorate is providing legal advice on the practical nature and enforceability of the mandatory standards in the Sales Code. Advice from JACS and feedback generated from this consultation will be presented to AWAC prior to the finalisation of the Sales Code.

Workshop consultation sessions will be held to discuss the draft Sales Code at the following times:

• 12 pm – 2 pm on Thursday 19 April 2012 at Ainslie Football Club;

• 6 pm – 8 pm on Thursday 19 April 2012 at Gungahlin Library; and

• 1 pm – 3 pm on Saturday 28 April 2012 at the Southern Cross Club in Woden.

Link to Draft Code.

It is also mentioned in the FAQS in the header link that there is draft breeding code, too. As far as I know, this isn't yet available for comment.

Am advised the people who will be there are Ms Mary Porter MLA, representatives from Animal Welfare Advisory Committee and TAMS. They will take questions.

Edited April 18, 2012 by Sheridan