NSW Department of Primary Industries

Animal welfare

NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (the department) is responsible for ensuring the policy and legislative frameworks in the state support good animal welfare outcomes.

NSW RSPCA, Animal Welfare League NSW, Greyhound Welfare Integrity Commission and the NSW Police Force are the organisations authorised to enforce the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979.

 

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NSW Animal Welfare Reform

The NSW Government is modernising the policy and legislative framework for animal welfare in NSW.
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News and community

Read our latest animal welfare updates.
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Contact us

For general animal welfare and licensing enquiries.

 

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Animal care and welfare

Legislation, Standards & Guidelines and information on animal care and welfare.
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Livestock welfare

Legislation, standards, guidelines & best practice guidelines for livestock

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Reporting animal welfare concerns and enforcement

Do you have a concern for an animal’s welfare?

 

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Animals in research and teaching

Information, policies and guidelines.
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Zoos, circus and other exhibited animals

Information, policies and guidelines.
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Councils and committees

Councils and committees relevant to animal welfare policy in NSW.

 

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Veterinary animal welfare information

Veterinarians are a trusted source of information for animal owners.
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Research Animals Rehoming Grant

The Research Animals Rehoming (RAR) Grant Program aims to enhance outcomes for animals used in research.

 

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