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:
- Dr Kersti Seksel (Chair)
- Dr Raf Freire
- Dr Anne Jackson
- Dr Robert Johnson
- Dr Sabrina Lomax
- Dr Anne Quain
- Dr Hayley Randle
- Dr Peter White
Members are appointed by the Minister for a term of up to three years. The current membership terms end on 30 November 2023.
Expressions of Interest for Membership of the Council - August 2023
The NSW Minister for Agriculture, Minister for Regional New South Wales, and Minister for Western New South Wales (the Minister) is seeking nominations for people with experience and scientific expertise in animal welfare matters to join the Council.
The Council consists of 8 members. Members are appointed by the Minister for a term of up to three years.
Applications are invited from people who have skills and expertise in the following categories:
- Animal welfare science
- Animal behaviour
- Veterinary science
- Animal science
To apply for Council membership, please provide a current resume and one-page cover letter outlining why you would be suitable for Council membership and how you meet the eligibility criteria.
Submit applications to, ATTN: Sarah Stanbury at animal.welfare@dpi.nsw.gov.au
Applications for positions on the Council close Friday 1 September 2023 at 11:55pm.
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.
