Inspector-General of Live Animal Exports Amendment (Animal Welfare) Bill 2023

REPORT - August 2023

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Contents

Members

Abbreviations and acronyms

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

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

Appendix 1 - Submissions and additional information

Appendix 2 - Public hearings and witnesses

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