August 2023
© Commonwealth of Australia 2023
ISBN: 978-1-76093-550-4
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Chapter 1 - Introduction and background
- Referral and conduct of the inquiry
- Structure of the report
- Functions and provisions of the bill
- Scrutiny committee reviews
Chapter 2 - Key Issues
- Live animal export
- Establishment of the IGLAE
- Legislative framework
- Key issues
- Committee view
Australian Greens Senators Additional Comments
- Oversight of all Commonwealth regulation of animal welfare (1)
- Recognition of animal sentience in law (2)
- Inspector-General must have animal welfare expertise (3)
- Inspector-General must disclose conflicts of interest (4)
- Independent Office of Animal Welfare
- Phase out of live sheep exports by sea
- Recommendations summary