Animal Welfare Advisory Council
The Animal Welfare Advisory Council (the Council) is a non-statutory committee established by the Minister for Agriculture, Minister for Regional New South Wales, and Minister for Western New South Wales to provide advice on animal welfare issues to the NSW Government.
Under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979 section 34A(2), the Council has the responsibility of reviewing and commenting on proposed regulations relating to the welfare of species of farm or companion animals.
Council membership
Members of the Council have been appointed on the basis of their skills and expertise in the following categories:
- Animal welfare science
- Animal behaviour
- Veterinary science
- Animal science
The members of the Council are:
- Associate Professor Michelle Campbell
- Associate Professor Rafael Freire
- Dr Robert Johnson
- Dr Michelle Ledger
- Dr Caroline Lee
- Professor Paul McGreevy
- Dr Anne Quain
- Professor Hayley Randle
Members are appointed by the Minister for a term of up to three years. The current membership terms end on 18 December 2026.
More information
For more information regarding the role and function of the Council, please refer to the Terms of Reference. The conduct of the Council will be consistent with the requirements of the NSW Government Boards and Committees Guidelines.
