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Queensland regulation
**What this regulation does (mechanics)
Creates a set of binding codes of practice that people must follow under the Animal Care and Protection Act (see sections 3–5). The codes are set out in the schedules and cover: domestic fowl (chickens), pigs, sheep, cattle, transport of livestock, depots and saleyards, breeding dogs, rodeos, and specific controls for horses at slaughter facilities (schedules 1–8A).
Prescribes technical and operational standards for animals and animal‑keeping operations: minimum floor areas and stall dimensions, food and water access, inspection frequencies, handling limits, requirements for ventilation and cooling, humane killing and stunning procedures, and record‑keeping obligations (see many schedule provisions such as sch.1–sch.4, sch.5, sch.6, sch.8A).
Sets mandatory transport rules: fitness for travel, maximum journey times, minimum spell (rest) durations, loading densities and inspection requirements for many species (schedule 5).
Regulates depots and saleyards with specific duties on operators for pen size, separation, watering, inspections and contingency planning (schedule 6).
Specifies detailed standards for rodeos including which activities are rodeo activities, suitability criteria for animals and equipment, limits on use (frequency, weights, ages), handling prohibitions and incident records (schedule 8).
Requires closed‑circuit television (CCTV) in livestock slaughter facilities to meet minimum image, time/date display, storage (1 year + 30 days) and inspection/certification rules (sections 6–9).
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Direct links to the current provisions in Animal Care and Protection Regulation 2023.
This regulation may be cited as the Animal Care and Protection Regulation 2023 .
This regulation commences on 1 September 2023.
For section 13 (1) of the Act , the following codes are made as codes of practice— the code called ‘Code of practice about domestic fowl’ stated in schedule 1 ; the code called ‘Code of practice about pigs’ stated in schedule 2 ; the code called ‘Code of practice about sheep’ stated in schedule 3 ; the code called ‘Code of practice about cattle’ stated in schedule 4 ; the code called ‘Code of practice for transport of livestock’ stated in schedule 5 ; the code called ‘Code of practice for livestock at depots and saleyards’ stated in schedule 6 ; the code called ‘Code of practice for breeding of dogs’ stated in schedule 7 ; the code called ‘Code of practice about rodeos’ stated in schedule 8 ; the code called ‘Code of practice for horses at livestock slaughter facilities’ stated in schedule 8A . A person must comply with a code of practice mentioned in subsection (1) . See section 15 (3) of the Act . s 3 amd 2023 SL No. 181 s 4 (sec.3-ssec.1) For section 13 (1) of the Act , the following codes are made as codes of practice— the code called ‘Code of practice about domestic fowl’ stated in schedule 1 ; the code called ‘Code of practice about pigs’ stated in schedule 2 ; the code called ‘Code of practice about sheep’ stated in schedule 3 ; the code called ‘Code of practice about cattle’ stated in schedule 4 ; the code called ‘Code of practice for transport of livestock’ stated in schedule 5 ; the code called ‘Code of practice for livestock at depots and saleyards’ stated in schedule 6 ; the code called ‘Code of practice for breeding of dogs’ stated in schedule 7 ; the code called ‘Code of practice about rodeos’ stated in schedule 8 ; the code called ‘Code of practice for horses at livestock slaughter facilities’ stated in schedule 8A . (sec.3-ssec.2) A person must comply with a code of practice mentioned in subsection (1) . See section 15 (3) of the Act .
For section 13 (1) of the Act , a document stated in schedule 9 is a code of practice. A person may comply with a code of practice mentioned in subsection (1) . Under section 16 of the Act , a code of practice may be admissible in evidence in a proceeding for an offence against the Act . (sec.4-ssec.1) For section 13 (1) of the Act , a document stated in schedule 9 is a code of practice. (sec.4-ssec.2) A person may comply with a code of practice mentioned in subsection (1) . Under section 16 of the Act , a code of practice may be admissible in evidence in a proceeding for an offence against the Act .
Subsection (2) applies if there is an inconsistency between— a provision in a code of practice mentioned in section 3 (1) ; and a provision in a code of practice mentioned in section 4 (1) that is similar to the relevant compulsory code. The provision in the code of practice mentioned in section 3 (1) prevails to the extent of the inconsistency. (sec.5-ssec.1) Subsection (2) applies if there is an inconsistency between— a provision in a code of practice mentioned in section 3 (1) ; and a provision in a code of practice mentioned in section 4 (1) that is similar to the relevant compulsory code. (sec.5-ssec.2) The provision in the code of practice mentioned in section 3 (1) prevails to the extent of the inconsistency.
For section 93U (a) (i) of the Act , the minimum requirements for closed-circuit television equipment are— each recording made by the equipment must, when viewed, display the time and date of the recording; and the equipment must produce images of a quality that allow for the identification of individuals or animals at the facility; and the equipment must record the whole of the area of a monitoring point; and the equipment, or a device used for storing recordings made by the equipment (a related device ), must be able to store each recording made by the equipment for at least 1 year and 30 days; and the equipment or any related device must be able to produce a digital copy of each recording stored on the equipment or device. In this section— monitoring point , for a livestock slaughter facility, see section 93T (2) of the Act . (sec.6-ssec.1) For section 93U (a) (i) of the Act , the minimum requirements for closed-circuit television equipment are— each recording made by the equipment must, when viewed, display the time and date of the recording; and the equipment must produce images of a quality that allow for the identification of individuals or animals at the facility; and the equipment must record the whole of the area of a monitoring point; and the equipment, or a device used for storing recordings made by the equipment (a related device ), must be able to store each recording made by the equipment for at least 1 year and 30 days; and the equipment or any related device must be able to produce a digital copy of each recording stored on the equipment or device. (sec.6-ssec.2) In this section— monitoring point , for a livestock slaughter facility, see section 93T (2) of the Act .
For section 93U (a) (ii) of the Act , closed-circuit television equipment at a livestock slaughter facility must be inspected each day livestock is at the facility to ensure it is operating effectively. If the closed-circuit television equipment at a livestock slaughter facility is not operating effectively or is otherwise malfunctioning, the owner of the facility must— give a notice to the chief executive in the approved form about the malfunction; and make arrangements to repair the equipment no later than 48 hours after the malfunction is identified. The closed-circuit television equipment at a livestock slaughter facility must be inspected and certified by an appropriately qualified person at least once each year. (sec.7-ssec.1) For section 93U (a) (ii) of the Act , closed-circuit television equipment at a livestock slaughter facility must be inspected each day livestock is at the facility to ensure it is operating effectively. (sec.7-ssec.2) If the closed-circuit television equipment at a livestock slaughter facility is not operating effectively or is otherwise malfunctioning, the owner of the facility must— give a notice to the chief executive in the approved form about the malfunction; and make arrangements to repair the equipment no later than 48 hours after the malfunction is identified. (sec.7-ssec.3) The closed-circuit television equipment at a livestock slaughter facility must be inspected and certified by an appropriately qualified person at least once each year.
This section applies if closed-circuit television equipment at a livestock slaughter facility is inspected under section 7 (3) . The following details about the inspection must be recorded— the date and time the equipment was inspected; the name of the person who inspected the equipment; whether the equipment was operating effectively. The records must— be stored in a secure place at the livestock slaughter facility; and be accessible only by the owner of the livestock slaughter facility or a person authorised by the owner. (sec.8-ssec.1) This section applies if closed-circuit television equipment at a livestock slaughter facility is inspected under section 7 (3) . (sec.8-ssec.2) The following details about the inspection must be recorded— the date and time the equipment was inspected; the name of the person who inspected the equipment; whether the equipment was operating effectively. (sec.8-ssec.3) The records must— be stored in a secure place at the livestock slaughter facility; and be accessible only by the owner of the livestock slaughter facility or a person authorised by the owner.
This section applies if closed-circuit television equipment at a livestock slaughter facility is certified under section 7 (3) . The certificate must state whether the closed-circuit television equipment and any related device are in good working order and specifically whether— the equipment is able to record images clearly; and the equipment or related device is able to store each recording made by the equipment for at least 1 year and 30 days; and the equipment and related device are able to produce a digital copy of each recording stored on the equipment or device. The certificate must— be stored in a secure place at the livestock slaughter facility; and be accessible only by the owner of the livestock slaughter facility or a person authorised by the owner. In this section— related device see section 6 (1) (d) . (sec.9-ssec.1) This section applies if closed-circuit television equipment at a livestock slaughter facility is certified under section 7 (3) . (sec.9-ssec.2) The certificate must state whether the closed-circuit television equipment and any related device are in good working order and specifically whether— the equipment is able to record images clearly; and the equipment or related device is able to store each recording made by the equipment for at least 1 year and 30 days; and the equipment and related device are able to produce a digital copy of each recording stored on the equipment or device. (sec.9-ssec.3) The certificate must— be stored in a secure place at the livestock slaughter facility; and be accessible only by the owner of the livestock slaughter facility or a person authorised by the owner. (sec.9-ssec.4) In this section— related device see section 6 (1) (d) .
For section 18 (2) (e) of the Act , an electrical prod is prescribed for horses.
For section 87 (2) (a) of the Act , the following information is prescribed for animals the person has used, or allowed to be used, for scientific purposes— a description of the animals, including the species and class of the animals; the number of animals used or allowed to be used; details of where the animals were obtained; saleyards, specialised animal suppliers, breeding programs, pounds, shelters the place of use, and duration of use, of the animals; the method of disposal of the animals; the scientific purpose for which the animals were used; the justification for the use of the animals; the impact of the use on the animals. For section 87 (2) (a) of the Act , the following information is prescribed for complaints, enquiries and grievances about the use of animals for scientific purposes— details of each complaint, enquiry and grievance received by the registered person about the use of animals for scientific purposes by the registered person, including— the name of the person who made the complaint, enquiry or grievance, if known; and the day on which the complaint, enquiry or grievance was made; the steps taken to investigate the complaint, enquiry or grievance; the outcome of an investigation into the complaint, enquiry or grievance, including details of any steps taken to remedy a matter arising out of the investigation. For section 87 (2) (b) of the Act , the following information is prescribed about the scientific use of animals— the name of the animal ethics committee that approved the use of the animals for scientific purposes; details of the use approved by the animal ethics committee, including any requirements the committee made under the scientific use code in relation to the use; how the animal ethics committee identifies the approved use in the committee’s records. (sec.11-ssec.1) For section 87 (2) (a) of the Act , the following information is prescribed for animals the person has used, or allowed to be used, for scientific purposes— a description of the animals, including the species and class of the animals; the number of animals used or allowed to be used; details of where the animals were obtained; saleyards, specialised animal suppliers, breeding programs, pounds, shelters the place of use, and duration of use, of the animals; the method of disposal of the animals; the scientific purpose for which the animals were used; the justification for the use of the animals; the impact of the use on the animals. (sec.11-ssec.2) For section 87 (2) (a) of the Act , the following information is prescribed for complaints, enquiries and grievances about the use of animals for scientific purposes— details of each complaint, enquiry and grievance received by the registered person about the use of animals for scientific purposes by the registered person, including— the name of the person who made the complaint, enquiry or grievance, if known; and the day on which the complaint, enquiry or grievance was made; the steps taken to investigate the complaint, enquiry or grievance; the outcome of an investigation into the complaint, enquiry or grievance, including details of any steps taken to remedy a matter arising out of the investigation. (sec.11-ssec.3) For section 87 (2) (b) of the Act , the following information is prescribed about the scientific use of animals— the name of the animal ethics committee that approved the use of the animals for scientific purposes; details of the use approved by the animal ethics committee, including any requirements the committee made under the scientific use code in relation to the use; how the animal ethics committee identifies the approved use in the committee’s records.
For section 99 (2) (a) (ii) of the Act , officers of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Queensland) Limited are declared to be an approved class of persons.
For section 114 (2) (a) (iii) of the Act , each of the following persons are declared to be an approved class of persons— employees of an incorporated association under the Associations Incorporation Act 1981 whose objects include animal welfare or the provision of facilities to care for animals; employees of Safe Food Production QLD who are authorised officers appointed under the Food Production (Safety) Act 2000 , section 83 (1) .
For section 121A of the Act , the prescribed training is modules 1 to 10 of the training course called ‘Animal welfare inspector learning and development program’ provided by Biosecurity Queensland. An inspector must complete the training within 3 months after the day the inspector is given access to the training. (sec.14-ssec.1) For section 121A of the Act , the prescribed training is modules 1 to 10 of the training course called ‘Animal welfare inspector learning and development program’ provided by Biosecurity Queensland. (sec.14-ssec.2) An inspector must complete the training within 3 months after the day the inspector is given access to the training.
For the schedule of the Act , definition prescribed entity , paragraph (b) , each of the following entities is prescribed— a local government; the Animal Welfare League of Queensland Inc. ABN 75 521 498 584; the department in which the Nature Conservation Act 1992 is administered; North Queensland Wildlife Care Inc. ABN 42 029 658 066; Wildcare Australia Inc. ABN 80 853 694 538; Wildlife Warriors Ltd ACN 102 721 513; Tolga Bat Rescue and Research Inc ABN 15 634 845 633.
The fees payable under the Act are stated in schedule 10 . In schedule 10 — corporation see the Corporations Act , section 57A . non-State school see the Education (Accreditation of Non-State Schools) Act 2017 , section 6 . public authority means— a government entity under the Public Sector Act 2022 , section 276 ; or an entity established under a law of the Commonwealth or another State for a public purpose, whether or not the public purpose is stated in the law. State school see the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 , schedule 4 . (sec.16-ssec.1) The fees payable under the Act are stated in schedule 10 . (sec.16-ssec.2) In schedule 10 — corporation see the Corporations Act , section 57A . non-State school see the Education (Accreditation of Non-State Schools) Act 2017 , section 6 . public authority means— a government entity under the Public Sector Act 2022 , section 276 ; or an entity established under a law of the Commonwealth or another State for a public purpose, whether or not the public purpose is stated in the law. State school see the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 , schedule 4 .
In this schedule— broiler breeder means a domestic fowl used to breed meat chickens. cup drinker means a cup that— is attached to a water line; and has a lever or other device in it; and is filled with water if pressure is applied to the lever or device. domestic fowl means a member of the species Gallus gallus domesticus . drinker means a cup drinker or a nipple drinker. feeder means anything used to provide food to a domestic fowl, including a food trough. floor — of a cage or shed, means the surface of the bottom of the cage or shed within its external walls; and for a shed, includes the floor surface— on a different level than the bottom of the shed; or made of, or covered by, mesh or slats. floor area — of a cage—see section 2 (1) and (2) ; and of a shed—see section 2 (3) and (4) . free range system means a system consisting of— a shed in which domestic fowl are kept other than in a cage; and an outdoor area the fowl can access. front , of a cage, means the side of the cage to which the door is attached. layer pullet means a female domestic fowl that is less than 16 weeks of age. laying fowl — means a female domestic fowl reasonably expected to be capable of laying eggs; but does not include a layer pullet. measurable part , of the floor of a cage, means that part of the floor above which the height of the cage is at least 35cm. meat chicken means a domestic fowl produced only for human consumption, but does not include a broiler breeder. nipple drinker means a nipple that is attached to a water line. relevant finding , for an inspection under section 17 , means— for an inspection of a domestic fowl or a cage in which a domestic fowl is kept—a finding that the fowl— is sick or injured; or has escaped from a cage; or is trapped in a cage; or is dead; or for an inspection of a water trough—a finding that there is no water, or very little water, in the water trough; or for an inspection of a drinker—a finding that— there is no water, or very little water, in the drinker; or if the drinker is electronically or mechanically operated—the drinker is not operating properly; or for an inspection of a feeder—a finding that— there is no food, or very little food in, or on, the feeder; or the food in, or on the feeder, is contaminated; or if the feeder is electronically or mechanically operated—the feeder is not operating properly; or for an inspection of an electronic or mechanical system used to control light, humidity, temperature and ventilation in a shed—a finding that the system is not operating properly. shed means a structure of any kind that has a roof and walls and is used to keep domestic fowl. trapped , for a domestic fowl in a cage, means the fowl is unable to move freely within the cage.
The floor area of a cage— for part 2 , division 1 —means the area of the measurable part of the floor of the cage; or for part 2 , division 2 —means the area of the floor of the cage. For subsection (1) , the floor area includes an area of the floor covered by an egg and waste baffle, nipple drinker or water trough. The floor area , of a shed, means the area of the floor of the shed. For subsection (3) , the floor area includes an area of the floor covered by a drinker, feeder or nesting area. (sch.1-sec.2-ssec.1) The floor area of a cage— for part 2 , division 1 —means the area of the measurable part of the floor of the cage; or for part 2 , division 2 —means the area of the floor of the cage. (sch.1-sec.2-ssec.2) For subsection (1) , the floor area includes an area of the floor covered by an egg and waste baffle, nipple drinker or water trough. (sch.1-sec.2-ssec.3) The floor area , of a shed, means the area of the floor of the shed. (sch.1-sec.2-ssec.4) For subsection (3) , the floor area includes an area of the floor covered by a drinker, feeder or nesting area.
A person must not keep a laying fowl in a cage unless the person ensures— the floor of the cage provides support for each forward pointing toe of each fowl kept in the cage; and the fowl has reasonable access to a feeder; and the size of the feeders in the cage allows 10cm or more of space for each fowl kept in the cage; and the fowl has reasonable access to— a water trough; or 2 or more drinkers; and the size of the water troughs in the cage allows 10cm or more of space for each fowl kept in the cage. Also, if 2 or more cages are arranged in vertical tiers (the arrangement ), a person must not keep a laying fowl in a cage in the arrangement unless— the fowl is visible to an extent that allows a person inspecting the fowl to make a general assessment about the fowl’s health and wellbeing; and the fowl can easily be removed from the cage; and if another fowl is kept in a cage on a higher tier of the arrangement—the fowl is protected from excreta from the fowl in the cage on the higher tier. (sch.1-sec.3-ssec.1) A person must not keep a laying fowl in a cage unless the person ensures— the floor of the cage provides support for each forward pointing toe of each fowl kept in the cage; and the fowl has reasonable access to a feeder; and the size of the feeders in the cage allows 10cm or more of space for each fowl kept in the cage; and the fowl has reasonable access to— a water trough; or 2 or more drinkers; and the size of the water troughs in the cage allows 10cm or more of space for each fowl kept in the cage. (sch.1-sec.3-ssec.2) Also, if 2 or more cages are arranged in vertical tiers (the arrangement ), a person must not keep a laying fowl in a cage in the arrangement unless— the fowl is visible to an extent that allows a person inspecting the fowl to make a general assessment about the fowl’s health and wellbeing; and the fowl can easily be removed from the cage; and if another fowl is kept in a cage on a higher tier of the arrangement—the fowl is protected from excreta from the fowl in the cage on the higher tier.
This section applies to a cage installed on or after 1 January 1995. A person must not keep a laying fowl in the cage unless— the height of the cage above the measurable part of the floor of the cage is— more than the height of the fowl; and at least 40cm for at least 65% of the measurable part of the floor of the cage; and the opening of the door of the cage, when the door is opened fully, is— at least 19cm high measured vertically from the bottom to the top of the door; and free of obstruction by anything attached to the front of the cage; and a feeder, egg and waste baffle or cage bar the width of the door of the cage is— if the width of the cage is more than 50cm—at least 50cm; or otherwise—the same as the width of the front of the cage. Subsection (2) (b) does not apply to a cage installed on or after 1 July 2013. The requirements for cages under this section are in addition to the general requirements applying to cages under section 3 . (sch.1-sec.4-ssec.1) This section applies to a cage installed on or after 1 January 1995. (sch.1-sec.4-ssec.2) A person must not keep a laying fowl in the cage unless— the height of the cage above the measurable part of the floor of the cage is— more than the height of the fowl; and at least 40cm for at least 65% of the measurable part of the floor of the cage; and the opening of the door of the cage, when the door is opened fully, is— at least 19cm high measured vertically from the bottom to the top of the door; and free of obstruction by anything attached to the front of the cage; and a feeder, egg and waste baffle or cage bar the width of the door of the cage is— if the width of the cage is more than 50cm—at least 50cm; or otherwise—the same as the width of the front of the cage. (sch.1-sec.4-ssec.3) Subsection (2) (b) does not apply to a cage installed on or after 1 July 2013. (sch.1-sec.4-ssec.4) The requirements for cages under this section are in addition to the general requirements applying to cages under section 3 .
This section applies to a cage installed on or after 1 July 2013. A person must not keep a laying fowl in the cage unless the opening of the door of the cage, when the door is opened fully, is— at least 22cm high measured vertically from the bottom to the top of the door; and free of obstruction by anything attached to the front of the cage. a feeder, egg and waste baffle or cage bar The requirements for cages under this section are in addition to the general requirements applying to cages under section 3 . (sch.1-sec.5-ssec.1) This section applies to a cage installed on or after 1 July 2013. (sch.1-sec.5-ssec.2) A person must not keep a laying fowl in the cage unless the opening of the door of the cage, when the door is opened fully, is— at least 22cm high measured vertically from the bottom to the top of the door; and free of obstruction by anything attached to the front of the cage. a feeder, egg and waste baffle or cage bar (sch.1-sec.5-ssec.3) The requirements for cages under this section are in addition to the general requirements applying to cages under section 3 .
This section applies if— only 1 domestic fowl is kept in a cage; and the fowl is a laying fowl. A person in charge of the fowl must ensure the floor area of the cage is not less than— if the fowl weighs 4.5kg or less—1,000cm 2 ; or if the fowl weighs more than 4.5kg—an area worked out that allows for 1m 2 for each 26kg of weight of fowl. If the fowl weighs 5kg, the floor area of a cage must be at least 0.19m 2 . (sch.1-sec.6-ssec.1) This section applies if— only 1 domestic fowl is kept in a cage; and the fowl is a laying fowl. (sch.1-sec.6-ssec.2) A person in charge of the fowl must ensure the floor area of the cage is not less than— if the fowl weighs 4.5kg or less—1,000cm 2 ; or if the fowl weighs more than 4.5kg—an area worked out that allows for 1m 2 for each 26kg of weight of fowl. If the fowl weighs 5kg, the floor area of a cage must be at least 0.19m 2 .
This section applies if— only 2 domestic fowl are kept in a cage; and both fowl are laying fowls. A person in charge of the fowl must ensure the floor area of the cage is not less than an area worked out by allowing— 675cm 2 for each fowl weighing 4.5kg or less; and for each fowl weighing more than 4.5kg—an area worked out that allows for 1m 2 for each 40kg of weight of fowl. If 2 fowl each weighing 5kg are kept in the same cage, the floor area of the cage must be at least 0.25m 2 . For subsection (2) (b) , if both fowl weigh more than 4.5kg, the area may be worked out using the combined weight of the fowl. (sch.1-sec.7-ssec.1) This section applies if— only 2 domestic fowl are kept in a cage; and both fowl are laying fowls. (sch.1-sec.7-ssec.2) A person in charge of the fowl must ensure the floor area of the cage is not less than an area worked out by allowing— 675cm 2 for each fowl weighing 4.5kg or less; and for each fowl weighing more than 4.5kg—an area worked out that allows for 1m 2 for each 40kg of weight of fowl. If 2 fowl each weighing 5kg are kept in the same cage, the floor area of the cage must be at least 0.25m 2 . (sch.1-sec.7-ssec.3) For subsection (2) (b) , if both fowl weigh more than 4.5kg, the area may be worked out using the combined weight of the fowl.
This section applies if— 3 or more domestic fowl are kept in a cage; and all the fowl are laying fowls. A person in charge of the fowl must ensure the floor area of the cage is not less than an area worked out by allowing— 550cm 2 for each fowl weighing less than 2.4kg; and 600cm 2 for each fowl weighing 2.4kg or more but not more than 4.5kg; and for each fowl weighing more than 4.5kg—an area worked out that allows 1m 2 for each 46kg of weight of fowl. If 3 fowl each weighing 5kg are kept in the same cage, the floor area of the cage must be at least 0.33m 2 . For subsection (2) (c) , if 2 or more fowl weigh more than 4.5kg, the area may be worked out using the combined weight of all fowl weighing more than 4.5kg. (sch.1-sec.8-ssec.1) This section applies if— 3 or more domestic fowl are kept in a cage; and all the fowl are laying fowls. (sch.1-sec.8-ssec.2) A person in charge of the fowl must ensure the floor area of the cage is not less than an area worked out by allowing— 550cm 2 for each fowl weighing less than 2.4kg; and 600cm 2 for each fowl weighing 2.4kg or more but not more than 4.5kg; and for each fowl weighing more than 4.5kg—an area worked out that allows 1m 2 for each 46kg of weight of fowl. If 3 fowl each weighing 5kg are kept in the same cage, the floor area of the cage must be at least 0.33m 2 . (sch.1-sec.8-ssec.3) For subsection (2) (c) , if 2 or more fowl weigh more than 4.5kg, the area may be worked out using the combined weight of all fowl weighing more than 4.5kg.
This section applies if— only 1 domestic fowl is kept in a cage and the fowl is a layer pullet; or 2 or more domestic fowl are kept in a cage and all the fowl kept in the cage are layer pullets. A person in charge of the layer pullet must ensure the floor area of the cage is not less than an area worked out that allows 1m 2 for each 40kg of weight of layer pullet kept in the cage. If 2 layer pullets each weighing 5kg are kept in the same cage, the floor area of the cage must be at least 0.25m 2 . For subsection (2) , if 2 or more layer pullets are kept in the cage, the area may be worked out using the combined weight of all the layer pullets kept in the cage. (sch.1-sec.9-ssec.1) This section applies if— only 1 domestic fowl is kept in a cage and the fowl is a layer pullet; or 2 or more domestic fowl are kept in a cage and all the fowl kept in the cage are layer pullets. (sch.1-sec.9-ssec.2) A person in charge of the layer pullet must ensure the floor area of the cage is not less than an area worked out that allows 1m 2 for each 40kg of weight of layer pullet kept in the cage. If 2 layer pullets each weighing 5kg are kept in the same cage, the floor area of the cage must be at least 0.25m 2 . (sch.1-sec.9-ssec.3) For subsection (2) , if 2 or more layer pullets are kept in the cage, the area may be worked out using the combined weight of all the layer pullets kept in the cage.
This part applies if a domestic fowl is— kept in a shed, including a shed that is part of a free range system; and not kept in a cage.
A person must not keep a domestic fowl in a shed unless— if the fowl is the only fowl kept in the shed— the shed contains— at least 1 feeder; and at least 1 drinker; and the fowl has equal access to the feeder and drinker; or if the fowl is kept in the shed with 1 or more other fowl— the shed contains— 1 or more feeders; and 2 or more drinkers; and each fowl has reasonable access to the feeders and drinkers. A person in charge of a domestic fowl must not keep the fowl in a shed that has more than 1 level inside the shed unless— each level inside the shed— can be accessed by the fowl; and has a height not less than 45cm; and the fowl is fully visible on each level of the shed and can easily be removed from the shed at all times; and a fowl on a lower level inside the shed is protected from excreta from a fowl on a higher level inside the shed. (sch.1-sec.11-ssec.1) A person must not keep a domestic fowl in a shed unless— if the fowl is the only fowl kept in the shed— the shed contains— at least 1 feeder; and at least 1 drinker; and the fowl has equal access to the feeder and drinker; or if the fowl is kept in the shed with 1 or more other fowl— the shed contains— 1 or more feeders; and 2 or more drinkers; and each fowl has reasonable access to the feeders and drinkers. (sch.1-sec.11-ssec.2) A person in charge of a domestic fowl must not keep the fowl in a shed that has more than 1 level inside the shed unless— each level inside the shed— can be accessed by the fowl; and has a height not less than 45cm; and the fowl is fully visible on each level of the shed and can easily be removed from the shed at all times; and a fowl on a lower level inside the shed is protected from excreta from a fowl on a higher level inside the shed.
This section applies if— only 1 domestic fowl, other than a layer pullet or a meat chicken, is kept in a shed; or 2 or more domestic fowl, other than a layer pullet or a meat chicken, are kept in a shed. A person in charge of the fowl must ensure the floor area of the shed is not less than an area worked out that allows 1m 2 for each 30kg of weight of fowl. If 2,000 domestic fowl each weighing 5kg are kept in a shed, the floor area of the shed must be at least 333.33m 2 . However, if the shed does not have a temperature control system, a person in charge of the fowl must ensure the floor area of the shed allows more than 1m 2 for each 30kg of weight of fowl. If 2,000 domestic fowl each weighing 5kg are kept in a shed, the floor area of the shed must be more than 333.33m 2 . For subsections (2) and (3) , if 2 or more fowl are kept in the shed, the area may be worked out using the combined weight of all the fowl kept in the shed. In this section— temperature control system , for a shed, means a system that— consists of a cooling system and ventilation fans; and when in use, controls temperature to avoid extreme temperature variations in the shed. (sch.1-sec.12-ssec.1) This section applies if— only 1 domestic fowl, other than a layer pullet or a meat chicken, is kept in a shed; or 2 or more domestic fowl, other than a layer pullet or a meat chicken, are kept in a shed. (sch.1-sec.12-ssec.2) A person in charge of the fowl must ensure the floor area of the shed is not less than an area worked out that allows 1m 2 for each 30kg of weight of fowl. If 2,000 domestic fowl each weighing 5kg are kept in a shed, the floor area of the shed must be at least 333.33m 2 . (sch.1-sec.12-ssec.3) However, if the shed does not have a temperature control system, a person in charge of the fowl must ensure the floor area of the shed allows more than 1m 2 for each 30kg of weight of fowl. If 2,000 domestic fowl each weighing 5kg are kept in a shed, the floor area of the shed must be more than 333.33m 2 . (sch.1-sec.12-ssec.4) For subsections (2) and (3) , if 2 or more fowl are kept in the shed, the area may be worked out using the combined weight of all the fowl kept in the shed. (sch.1-sec.12-ssec.5) In this section— temperature control system , for a shed, means a system that— consists of a cooling system and ventilation fans; and when in use, controls temperature to avoid extreme temperature variations in the shed.
This section applies if— only 1 domestic fowl is kept in a shed and the fowl is a meat chicken; or 2 or more domestic fowl are kept in a shed and all the fowl are meat chickens. A person in charge of the meat chicken must ensure the floor area of the shed is not less than an area worked out by allowing— for a tunnel ventilated shed that has an extractive system or evaporative cooling system that results in an air change rate of at least 1 change per minute—1m 2 for each 40kg of weight of meat chicken; and If 2,000 meat chickens each weighing 5kg are kept in a shed, the floor area of the shed must be at least 250m 2 . for a tunnel ventilated shed, other than a shed mentioned in paragraph (a) — for the period between 1 April and 30 September—1m 2 for each 40kg of weight of meat chicken; and If 2,000 meat chickens each weighing 5kg are kept in a shed, the floor area of the shed must be at least 250m 2 . for the period between 1 October and 31 March—1m 2 for each 36kg of weight of meat chicken; and If 2,000 meat chickens each weighing 5kg are kept in a shed, the floor area of the shed must be at least 277.78m 2 . for a shed that has a water-based cooling system or stirring fans— for the period between 1 April and 30 September—1m 2 for each 40kg of weight of meat chicken; and If 2,000 meat chickens each weighing 5kg are kept in a shed, the floor area of the shed must be at least 250m 2 . for the period between 1 October and 31 March—1m 2 for each 36kg of weight of meat chicken; and If 2,000 meat chickens each weighing 5kg are kept in a shed, the floor area of the shed must be at least 277.78m 2 . for any other shed—1m 2 for each 28kg of weight of meat chicken. If 2,000 meat chickens each weighing 5kg are kept in a shed, the floor area of the shed must be at least 357.14m 2 . For subsection (2) , if 2 or more meat chickens are kept in a shed, the area may be worked out using the combined weight of all the chickens kept in the shed. (sch.1-sec.13-ssec.1) This section applies if— only 1 domestic fowl is kept in a shed and the fowl is a meat chicken; or 2 or more domestic fowl are kept in a shed and all the fowl are meat chickens. (sch.1-sec.13-ssec.2) A person in charge of the meat chicken must ensure the floor area of the shed is not less than an area worked out by allowing— for a tunnel ventilated shed that has an extractive system or evaporative cooling system that results in an air change rate of at least 1 change per minute—1m 2 for each 40kg of weight of meat chicken; and If 2,000 meat chickens each weighing 5kg are kept in a shed, the floor area of the shed must be at least 250m 2 . for a tunnel ventilated shed, other than a shed mentioned in paragraph (a) — for the period between 1 April and 30 September—1m 2 for each 40kg of weight of meat chicken; and If 2,000 meat chickens each weighing 5kg are kept in a shed, the floor area of the shed must be at least 250m 2 . for the period between 1 October and 31 March—1m 2 for each 36kg of weight of meat chicken; and If 2,000 meat chickens each weighing 5kg are kept in a shed, the floor area of the shed must be at least 277.78m 2 . for a shed that has a water-based cooling system or stirring fans— for the period between 1 April and 30 September—1m 2 for each 40kg of weight of meat chicken; and If 2,000 meat chickens each weighing 5kg are kept in a shed, the floor area of the shed must be at least 250m 2 . for the period between 1 October and 31 March—1m 2 for each 36kg of weight of meat chicken; and If 2,000 meat chickens each weighing 5kg are kept in a shed, the floor area of the shed must be at least 277.78m 2 . for any other shed—1m 2 for each 28kg of weight of meat chicken. If 2,000 meat chickens each weighing 5kg are kept in a shed, the floor area of the shed must be at least 357.14m 2 . (sch.1-sec.13-ssec.3) For subsection (2) , if 2 or more meat chickens are kept in a shed, the area may be worked out using the combined weight of all the chickens kept in the shed.
A person must not keep more than 10,000 laying fowl in a hectare in an outdoor area of a free range system. However, a person must not keep more than 1,500 laying fowl in a hectare in an outdoor area of a free range system unless the person ensures— the fowl are grazed by moving them from paddock to paddock in the outdoor area; and at least 60% of the unshaded part of the outdoor area has ground cover vegetation, unless adverse weather conditions prevent vegetation growth; and the outdoor area is managed to avoid unsuitable conditions for fowl; and muddy ground or ground covered with excessive amounts of excreta the outdoor area is free of— poisonous plants and organisms that cause or carry disease that could harm a fowl’s health; and chemicals that could harm a fowl’s health; and each fowl, when fully feathered, has ready access for at least 8 hours a day to the outdoor area, unless adverse weather conditions prevent the access; and the openings in a free range system’s shed through which fowl may access the outdoor area are— at least 35cm high; and at least 40cm wide; and the total combined width of the openings of a free range system’s shed through which fowl may access the outdoor area is at least 2m for every 1,000 fowl kept in the shed; and there is sufficient shelter in the outdoor area to provide the fowl with shade and protection from adverse weather conditions; and a sunshade, a substantial tree or bush, or a windbreak there is sufficient protection for the fowl in the outdoor area from predators. a fence In this section— ground cover vegetation , for an outdoor area of a free range system, means any low spreading plant covering the soil in the outdoor area which can retard the movement of soil. unshaded part , of an outdoor area of a free range system, means the part of the outdoor area that is not shaded by any type of shelter. (sch.1-sec.14-ssec.1) A person must not keep more than 10,000 laying fowl in a hectare in an outdoor area of a free range system. (sch.1-sec.14-ssec.2) However, a person must not keep more than 1,500 laying fowl in a hectare in an outdoor area of a free range system unless the person ensures— the fowl are grazed by moving them from paddock to paddock in the outdoor area; and at least 60% of the unshaded part of the outdoor area has ground cover vegetation, unless adverse weather conditions prevent vegetation growth; and the outdoor area is managed to avoid unsuitable conditions for fowl; and muddy ground or ground covered with excessive amounts of excreta the outdoor area is free of— poisonous plants and organisms that cause or carry disease that could harm a fowl’s health; and chemicals that could harm a fowl’s health; and each fowl, when fully feathered, has ready access for at least 8 hours a day to the outdoor area, unless adverse weather conditions prevent the access; and the openings in a free range system’s shed through which fowl may access the outdoor area are— at least 35cm high; and at least 40cm wide; and the total combined width of the openings of a free range system’s shed through which fowl may access the outdoor area is at least 2m for every 1,000 fowl kept in the shed; and there is sufficient shelter in the outdoor area to provide the fowl with shade and protection from adverse weather conditions; and a sunshade, a substantial tree or bush, or a windbreak there is sufficient protection for the fowl in the outdoor area from predators. a fence (sch.1-sec.14-ssec.3) In this section— ground cover vegetation , for an outdoor area of a free range system, means any low spreading plant covering the soil in the outdoor area which can retard the movement of soil. unshaded part , of an outdoor area of a free range system, means the part of the outdoor area that is not shaded by any type of shelter.
A person in charge of a domestic fowl must ensure the fowl has access to food— within 60 hours after the fowl is hatched; and at least once in each 24-hour period after the expiry of the 60-hour period mentioned in paragraph (a) . Also, the person must ensure— the food contains enough nutrients to ensure the fowl’s good health and welfare; and the quantity of the food meets the fowl’s physiological needs; and the food is not harmful to the fowl’s health. However, subsection (1) (b) does not apply if the fowl is— a broiler breeder or layer pullet; and given access to food under a controlled feeding regime. For subsection (2) (a) and (b) , in deciding the amount of nutrients and quantity of food that must be provided to the fowl in the shed of a free range system, regard must be had to the amount of nutrients and quantity of food available to the fowl in the outdoor area of the system. In this section— controlled feeding regime means a regime that manages the amount of food consumed by a fowl to control the weight of the fowl while still ensuring the amount of food consumed is sufficient to meet the fowl’s physiological needs. (sch.1-sec.15-ssec.1) A person in charge of a domestic fowl must ensure the fowl has access to food— within 60 hours after the fowl is hatched; and at least once in each 24-hour period after the expiry of the 60-hour period mentioned in paragraph (a) . (sch.1-sec.15-ssec.2) Also, the person must ensure— the food contains enough nutrients to ensure the fowl’s good health and welfare; and the quantity of the food meets the fowl’s physiological needs; and the food is not harmful to the fowl’s health. (sch.1-sec.15-ssec.3) However, subsection (1) (b) does not apply if the fowl is— a broiler breeder or layer pullet; and given access to food under a controlled feeding regime. (sch.1-sec.15-ssec.4) For subsection (2) (a) and (b) , in deciding the amount of nutrients and quantity of food that must be provided to the fowl in the shed of a free range system, regard must be had to the amount of nutrients and quantity of food available to the fowl in the outdoor area of the system. (sch.1-sec.15-ssec.5) In this section— controlled feeding regime means a regime that manages the amount of food consumed by a fowl to control the weight of the fowl while still ensuring the amount of food consumed is sufficient to meet the fowl’s physiological needs.
A person in charge of a domestic fowl must ensure the fowl has access to water— within 60 hours after the fowl is hatched; and at least once in each 24-hour period after the expiry of the 60-hour period mentioned in paragraph (a) . Also, the person must ensure— the water is of a temperature and quality the fowl will drink; and the quality and quantity of the water meets the fowl’s physiological needs; and the water is not harmful to the fowl’s health. (sch.1-sec.16-ssec.1) A person in charge of a domestic fowl must ensure the fowl has access to water— within 60 hours after the fowl is hatched; and at least once in each 24-hour period after the expiry of the 60-hour period mentioned in paragraph (a) . (sch.1-sec.16-ssec.2) Also, the person must ensure— the water is of a temperature and quality the fowl will drink; and the quality and quantity of the water meets the fowl’s physiological needs; and the water is not harmful to the fowl’s health.
A person in charge of a domestic fowl must ensure each of the following are inspected at least once in each 24-hour period— the fowl; if the fowl is kept in a cage—the cage; the water troughs, drinkers and feeders provided for the fowl; if the fowl is kept in a shed—the electronic or mechanical system used to control light, humidity, temperature and ventilation in the shed.
An inspection under section 17 must include— for an inspection of a fowl— assessing the fowl’s health; and checking the fowl for injuries; and checking whether the fowl’s behaviour indicates there may be a risk to the fowl’s welfare; or for an inspection of a cage, checking for— trapped fowl; and fowl that has escaped, including, fowl in the manure area under the cage; or for an inspection of a water trough—checking the water level in the trough; or for an inspection of a drinker—inspecting the operation of the drinker; or for an inspection of a feeder— checking the amount of food in, or on, the feeder; and if there is food in, or on, the feeder—inspecting the food for contaminates; and if the feeder is electronically or mechanically operated—inspecting the operation of the feeder; or for an inspection of an electronic or mechanical system used to control light, humidity, temperature and ventilation in a shed—inspecting the operation of the system.
This section applies if— a person carried out an inspection under section 17 in relation to a domestic fowl; and the person is not the person in charge of the fowl; and the person made a relevant finding for the inspection. The person must immediately notify the person in charge of the fowl of the relevant finding. (sch.1-sec.19-ssec.1) This section applies if— a person carried out an inspection under section 17 in relation to a domestic fowl; and the person is not the person in charge of the fowl; and the person made a relevant finding for the inspection. (sch.1-sec.19-ssec.2) The person must immediately notify the person in charge of the fowl of the relevant finding.
This section applies if a person in charge of a domestic fowl— makes a relevant finding in relation to the fowl; or is notified of a relevant finding in relation to the fowl. The person must ensure— if the fowl is sick or injured—the fowl is immediately treated or killed; and if the fowl is trapped in a cage—the fowl is immediately released and, if the fowl is injured, treated or killed; and if the fowl has escaped from a cage—the fowl is, as soon as practicable— put in a cage; or if the fowl is to be treated for an injury or condition—moved to an area where the injury or condition can be treated; or killed; and if the fowl is dead—the fowl is immediately disposed of. (sch.1-sec.20-ssec.1) This section applies if a person in charge of a domestic fowl— makes a relevant finding in relation to the fowl; or is notified of a relevant finding in relation to the fowl. (sch.1-sec.20-ssec.2) The person must ensure— if the fowl is sick or injured—the fowl is immediately treated or killed; and if the fowl is trapped in a cage—the fowl is immediately released and, if the fowl is injured, treated or killed; and if the fowl has escaped from a cage—the fowl is, as soon as practicable— put in a cage; or if the fowl is to be treated for an injury or condition—moved to an area where the injury or condition can be treated; or killed; and if the fowl is dead—the fowl is immediately disposed of.
This section applies if a person in charge of a domestic fowl— makes a relevant finding in relation to an electronic or mechanical system used to control light, humidity, temperature and ventilation in a shed where the fowl is kept; or is notified of a relevant finding in relation to an electronic or mechanical system used to control light, humidity, temperature and ventilation in a shed where the fowl is kept. The person must ensure reasonable steps are taken to ensure the system operates properly. (sch.1-sec.21-ssec.1) This section applies if a person in charge of a domestic fowl— makes a relevant finding in relation to an electronic or mechanical system used to control light, humidity, temperature and ventilation in a shed where the fowl is kept; or is notified of a relevant finding in relation to an electronic or mechanical system used to control light, humidity, temperature and ventilation in a shed where the fowl is kept. (sch.1-sec.21-ssec.2) The person must ensure reasonable steps are taken to ensure the system operates properly.
This section applies if a person in charge of a domestic fowl— makes a relevant finding in relation to a water trough used by the fowl; or is notified of a relevant finding in relation to a water trough used by the fowl. The person must ensure the fowl has or has had access to water as required under section 16 . (sch.1-sec.22-ssec.1) This section applies if a person in charge of a domestic fowl— makes a relevant finding in relation to a water trough used by the fowl; or is notified of a relevant finding in relation to a water trough used by the fowl. (sch.1-sec.22-ssec.2) The person must ensure the fowl has or has had access to water as required under section 16 .
This section applies if a person in charge of a domestic fowl— makes a relevant finding in relation to a drinker used by the fowl; or is notified of a relevant finding in relation to a drinker used by the fowl. The person must ensure — reasonable steps are taken to ensure the drinker operates properly; and if the drinker does not operate properly—the fowl has or has had access to water as required under section 16 . (sch.1-sec.23-ssec.1) This section applies if a person in charge of a domestic fowl— makes a relevant finding in relation to a drinker used by the fowl; or is notified of a relevant finding in relation to a drinker used by the fowl. (sch.1-sec.23-ssec.2) The person must ensure — reasonable steps are taken to ensure the drinker operates properly; and if the drinker does not operate properly—the fowl has or has had access to water as required under section 16 .
This section applies if a person in charge of a domestic fowl— makes a relevant finding in relation to a feeder used by the fowl; or is notified of a relevant finding in relation to a feeder used by the fowl. The person must ensure— if there is no or very little food in, or on, the feeder—the fowl has or has had access to food as required under section 15 ; or if food in, or on, the feeder is contaminated— the contaminated food is replaced with food that is not contaminated; and reasonable steps are taken to prevent future contamination of food provided by the feeder; or if the feeder is an electronically or mechanically operated feeder and the feeder is not operating properly—reasonable steps are taken to ensure the feeder is operating properly. (sch.1-sec.24-ssec.1) This section applies if a person in charge of a domestic fowl— makes a relevant finding in relation to a feeder used by the fowl; or is notified of a relevant finding in relation to a feeder used by the fowl. (sch.1-sec.24-ssec.2) The person must ensure— if there is no or very little food in, or on, the feeder—the fowl has or has had access to food as required under section 15 ; or if food in, or on, the feeder is contaminated— the contaminated food is replaced with food that is not contaminated; and reasonable steps are taken to prevent future contamination of food provided by the feeder; or if the feeder is an electronically or mechanically operated feeder and the feeder is not operating properly—reasonable steps are taken to ensure the feeder is operating properly.
In this schedule— boar means an uncastrated male pig over 9 months of age. breeding boar means a boar used to breed pigs. breeding gilt means a gilt used to breed pigs. breeding sow means a sow used to breed pigs. creep area means an area used to keep piglets which is designed to protect the piglets from overlaying or being crushed by a sow. direct supervision , for carrying out a husbandry procedure on a pig, means direct supervision complying with section 4 . essential equipment means mechanical equipment that is required for providing food and drinking water to pigs and ensuring their other environmental needs are met. a stable and comfortable temperature adequate lighting and ventilation farrowing means giving birth to piglets. farrowing crate means an enclosure— designed and constructed to house only 1 sow during and after farrowing; and that does not allow a sow to turn around freely; and that has a creep area adjacent to it. farrowing pen means a pen— designed and constructed to house only 1 sow and her piglets during and after farrowing; and that allows the sow and her piglets to turn around freely; and that has a creep area in it. feeder means a trough, hopper or similar equipment from which food may be accessed by a pig. floor area see section 2 . foster , in relation to a sow, means the sow feeds piglets that are not the sow’s progeny. gilt means a female pig that is to be used for breeding but has not had a first litter. herd health program , for a pig, means a program that— identifies potential risks to the pig of sickness or disease; and provides specific actions to prevent or minimise the risks. husbandry procedure means— a non-invasive husbandry procedure carried out in compliance with section 5 ; and an invasive husbandry procedure carried out in compliance with section 6 ; and inspecting pigs kept for commercial purposes in compliance with section 7 ; and sterilising pigs in compliance with section 8 ; and administering medicines to pigs in compliance with section 9 ; and humanely killing pigs in compliance with section 10 . indoor pen does not include— an indoor stall; or an indoor farrowing crate. invasive husbandry procedure — includes— clipping a pig’s needle teeth; and marking a pig for identification; and docking a pig’s tail; and ringing a pig’s nose; and trimming a pig’s tusks; and if a pig is a male pig less than 3 weeks of age—castrating the pig; but does not include a non-invasive husbandry procedure. medication instruction , in relation to a medicine, means— a prescription given by a veterinary surgeon; or a written instruction for administering the medicine that is— prepared by the manufacturer or supplier of the medicine; and supplied with the medicine. non-invasive husbandry procedure means— diagnosing whether or not a pig is pregnant by external ultrasonic examination; or measuring a pig’s back fat in a way that does not penetrate the pig’s skin; or administering medicine to a pig in compliance with a medication instruction by— oral dosing; or topical application to the skin; or mixing the medicine with food. pen means an enclosure designed and constructed to house pigs. pig means a pig, other than a feral pig ( Sus scrofa ). piglet means a pig up to the time the pig is weaned from a sow. sow means— a female pig that is— at least 9 months of age; and has had at least 1 litter; or a gilt that is pregnant. stall means an enclosure designed and constructed to house only 1 pig. suitably qualified , to carry out a husbandry procedure on a pig, see section 3 . waterer , for a pig, means a trough or similar equipment from which drinking water may be accessed by a pig. weaner means a pig, other than a breeding boar, breeding gilt or breeding sow— that has been weaned from a sow; and weighs no more than 30kg.
The floor area , of a pen, stall or farrowing crate, means the area of the floor of the pen, stall or crate. For subsection (1) , the floor area of a pen, stall or farrowing crate includes an area of the floor covered by a feeder or waterer only if the feeder or waterer— does not impede the movement of a pig being kept in the pen, stall or crate; and is not reasonably likely to cause injury to a pig being kept in the pen, stall or crate. (sch.2-sec.2-ssec.1) The floor area , of a pen, stall or farrowing crate, means the area of the floor of the pen, stall or crate. (sch.2-sec.2-ssec.2) For subsection (1) , the floor area of a pen, stall or farrowing crate includes an area of the floor covered by a feeder or waterer only if the feeder or waterer— does not impede the movement of a pig being kept in the pen, stall or crate; and is not reasonably likely to cause injury to a pig being kept in the pen, stall or crate.
A person is suitably qualified to carry out a husbandry procedure on a pig only if— the person is a veterinary surgeon; or the person has satisfactorily completed any of the following training— a Certificate III in pork production (AHC30422) or an equivalent qualification; the skill set called ‘Pork industry stockperson skill set’ (AHCSS00151) or an equivalent qualification; or the person has undertaken, for a period of at least 12 months, practical training and experience in husbandry procedures at a pig establishment that, during the period, complied with an industry recognised quality assurance program. the Australian Pork Industry Quality Assurance Program the Safe Quality Food program called SQF 1000 Code the Australian Certified Organic certification program In this section— equivalent qualification , in relation to a qualification mentioned in subsection (1) (b) , means— an equivalent VET qualification; or a superseded qualification; or a VET statement of attainment for achieving the units of competency required for the training. pig establishment means a place used to keep, raise and breed pigs for the purpose of producing pork. registered training organisation see the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 (Cwlth) , section 3 . superseded qualification , in relation to a husbandry procedure, means a qualification that— was provided by a registered training organisation or former registered training organisation; and is no longer offered; and when it was offered, was a qualification for carrying out the husbandry procedure. VET qualification see the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 (Cwlth) , section 3 . VET statement of attainment see the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 (Cwlth) , section 3 . (sch.2-sec.3-ssec.1) A person is suitably qualified to carry out a husbandry procedure on a pig only if— the person is a veterinary surgeon; or the person has satisfactorily completed any of the following training— a Certificate III in pork production (AHC30422) or an equivalent qualification; the skill set called ‘Pork industry stockperson skill set’ (AHCSS00151) or an equivalent qualification; or the person has undertaken, for a period of at least 12 months, practical training and experience in husbandry procedures at a pig establishment that, during the period, complied with an industry recognised quality assurance program. the Australian Pork Industry Quality Assurance Program the Safe Quality Food program called SQF 1000 Code the Australian Certified Organic certification program (sch.2-sec.3-ssec.2) In this section— equivalent qualification , in relation to a qualification mentioned in subsection (1) (b) , means— an equivalent VET qualification; or a superseded qualification; or a VET statement of attainment for achieving the units of competency required for the training. pig establishment means a place used to keep, raise and breed pigs for the purpose of producing pork. registered training organisation see the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 (Cwlth) , section 3 . superseded qualification , in relation to a husbandry procedure, means a qualification that— was provided by a registered training organisation or former registered training organisation; and is no longer offered; and when it was offered, was a qualification for carrying out the husbandry procedure. VET qualification see the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 (Cwlth) , section 3 . VET statement of attainment see the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 (Cwlth) , section 3 .
A person (the supervised person ) carries out a husbandry procedure on a pig under the direct supervision of another person (the supervisor ) only if the supervisor— instructs the supervised person about the procedure; and is on the premises where the procedure is being carried out while the procedure is being carried out; and is available to give additional instruction to the supervised person about carrying out the procedure, if required, while the procedure is being carried out; and evaluates, including personally checking on a regular basis, the carrying out of the procedure by the supervised person.
A person may carry out a non-invasive husbandry procedure on a pig only if the person— has the knowledge, skills and experience to carry out the procedure; or carries out the procedure under the direct supervision of a person who has the knowledge, skills and experience to carry out the procedure.
A person may carry out an invasive husbandry procedure on a pig only if the person— is suitably qualified to carry out the procedure; or carries out the procedure under the direct supervision of a person who is suitably qualified to carry out the procedure.
A person may carry out an inspection of a pig kept for a commercial purpose under part 10 only if the person— is suitably qualified to carry out the inspection; or carries out the inspection under the direct supervision of a person who is suitably qualified to carry out the inspection.
A person may sterilise a male pig that is 3 weeks of age or older only if— the person is a veterinary surgeon; or the person— is undertaking a course of study, or a qualifying examination, in veterinary science approved by the Veterinary Surgeons Board of Queensland established under the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1936 ; and carries out the surgery under the direct supervision of a veterinary surgeon. A person may only sterilise a pig by— surgically sterilising the pig; or sterilising the pig by way of a vaccine. If a pig is surgically sterilised, the person carrying out the procedure must ensure suitable anaesthetic is administered to the pig for the procedure. (sch.2-sec.8-ssec.1) A person may sterilise a male pig that is 3 weeks of age or older only if— the person is a veterinary surgeon; or the person— is undertaking a course of study, or a qualifying examination, in veterinary science approved by the Veterinary Surgeons Board of Queensland established under the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1936 ; and carries out the surgery under the direct supervision of a veterinary surgeon. (sch.2-sec.8-ssec.2) A person may only sterilise a pig by— surgically sterilising the pig; or sterilising the pig by way of a vaccine. (sch.2-sec.8-ssec.3) If a pig is surgically sterilised, the person carrying out the procedure must ensure suitable anaesthetic is administered to the pig for the procedure.
A person may administer a vaccine or other medicine to a pig by injection only if the person— is suitably qualified to administer the vaccine or other medicine by injection; or administers the vaccine or other medicine— under the direct supervision of a person who is suitably qualified to administer the vaccine or other medicine; or in accordance with a medication instruction for the medicine. The Medicines and Poisons Act 2019 regulates the administration of particular medicines.
A person may kill a pig in a humane way only if the person is— suitably qualified to kill the pig; or acting under the direct supervision of a person who is suitably qualified to kill the pig. However, a person, other than a person acting under subsection (1) , may kill a pig in a humane way if— it is necessary to kill the pig to prevent the pig from suffering; and it would be inhumane to delay killing the pig until a person could kill the pig under subsection (1) . For subsection (1) and (2) , a pig is killed in a humane way if the pig is killed in a way that— causes rapid unconsciousness and death immediately after unconsciousness happens; and is otherwise humane. (sch.2-sec.10-ssec.1) A person may kill a pig in a humane way only if the person is— suitably qualified to kill the pig; or acting under the direct supervision of a person who is suitably qualified to kill the pig. (sch.2-sec.10-ssec.2) However, a person, other than a person acting under subsection (1) , may kill a pig in a humane way if— it is necessary to kill the pig to prevent the pig from suffering; and it would be inhumane to delay killing the pig until a person could kill the pig under subsection (1) . (sch.2-sec.10-ssec.3) For subsection (1) and (2) , a pig is killed in a humane way if the pig is killed in a way that— causes rapid unconsciousness and death immediately after unconsciousness happens; and is otherwise humane.
This section applies whether or not a pig is kept in single or group housing in a shed, shelter or other building or is allowed to range outside. A person in charge of a pig must provide housing for the pig that is designed and constructed to protect the pig from adverse weather conditions, injury, predators or other threats to the pig’s welfare. (sch.2-sec.11-ssec.1) This section applies whether or not a pig is kept in single or group housing in a shed, shelter or other building or is allowed to range outside. (sch.2-sec.11-ssec.2) A person in charge of a pig must provide housing for the pig that is designed and constructed to protect the pig from adverse weather conditions, injury, predators or other threats to the pig’s welfare.
This section applies if a pig is housed in a shed, shelter or other building that is fitted with an automatically controlled forced-ventilation system. fans or shutters controlled by temperature sensors A person in charge of the pig must ensure an effective backup system that allows the housing to be ventilated is in place in the shed, shelter or other building in the event of a failure or the non-operation of the automatically controlled ventilation system. (sch.2-sec.12-ssec.1) This section applies if a pig is housed in a shed, shelter or other building that is fitted with an automatically controlled forced-ventilation system. fans or shutters controlled by temperature sensors (sch.2-sec.12-ssec.2) A person in charge of the pig must ensure an effective backup system that allows the housing to be ventilated is in place in the shed, shelter or other building in the event of a failure or the non-operation of the automatically controlled ventilation system.
This section applies if a pig is housed in a shed, shelter or other building that is naturally ventilated using automatically operated equipment. A person in charge of the pig must ensure— the automatically operated equipment is inspected at least twice in each 24-hour period; or an effective backup system is in place in the shed, shelter or other building in the event of a failure or the non-operation of the automatically operated equipment. (sch.2-sec.13-ssec.1) This section applies if a pig is housed in a shed, shelter or other building that is naturally ventilated using automatically operated equipment. (sch.2-sec.13-ssec.2) A person in charge of the pig must ensure— the automatically operated equipment is inspected at least twice in each 24-hour period; or an effective backup system is in place in the shed, shelter or other building in the event of a failure or the non-operation of the automatically operated equipment.
In this part— special care , in relation to a pig kept in a stall, means 1 or more of the following that requires a pig to be confined in the stall for more than 6 weeks— administering an individual nutrition program to promote the pig’s good health and welfare; administering a veterinary treatment or husbandry procedure; providing health management under a herd health program to promote the pig’s good health and welfare.
This section applies if a pig is sick, weak or injured. A person in charge of the pig may keep the pig in a stall for a total period of not more than 6 weeks starting on the day the pig is confined in the stall. However, the person may keep the pig in the stall for a total period of more than 6 weeks if— the pig is under the special care of a person who is suitably qualified to provide the special care; and the pig is removed from the stall as soon as the pig’s good health and welfare has been restored. (sch.2-sec.15-ssec.1) This section applies if a pig is sick, weak or injured. (sch.2-sec.15-ssec.2) A person in charge of the pig may keep the pig in a stall for a total period of not more than 6 weeks starting on the day the pig is confined in the stall. (sch.2-sec.15-ssec.3) However, the person may keep the pig in the stall for a total period of more than 6 weeks if— the pig is under the special care of a person who is suitably qualified to provide the special care; and the pig is removed from the stall as soon as the pig’s good health and welfare has been restored.
This section applies if a sow has been mated or is confirmed to be pregnant. A person in charge of the sow may keep the sow in a stall for a total period of not more than— if the sow is confirmed to be pregnant—6 weeks during the sow’s pregnancy; or if the sow has been mated—6 weeks starting on the day the sow is confined in the stall. However, the person may keep the sow in the stall for a total period of more than 6 weeks if— the sow is under the special care of a person who is suitably qualified to provide the special care; and the sow is removed from the stall as soon as the sow’s good health and welfare has been restored. (sch.2-sec.16-ssec.1) This section applies if a sow has been mated or is confirmed to be pregnant. (sch.2-sec.16-ssec.2) A person in charge of the sow may keep the sow in a stall for a total period of not more than— if the sow is confirmed to be pregnant—6 weeks during the sow’s pregnancy; or if the sow has been mated—6 weeks starting on the day the sow is confined in the stall. (sch.2-sec.16-ssec.3) However, the person may keep the sow in the stall for a total period of more than 6 weeks if— the sow is under the special care of a person who is suitably qualified to provide the special care; and the sow is removed from the stall as soon as the sow’s good health and welfare has been restored.
This section applies if a gilt has been mated. A person in charge of the gilt may keep the gilt in a stall for a total period of not more than 6 weeks starting on the day the gilt is confined in the stall. See section 42 for requirements about keeping particular records for gilts. However, the person may keep the gilt in the stall for a total period of more than 6 weeks if— the gilt is under the special care of a person who is suitably qualified to provide the special care; and the gilt is removed from the stall as soon as the gilt’s good health and welfare has been restored. (sch.2-sec.17-ssec.1) This section applies if a gilt has been mated. (sch.2-sec.17-ssec.2) A person in charge of the gilt may keep the gilt in a stall for a total period of not more than 6 weeks starting on the day the gilt is confined in the stall. See section 42 for requirements about keeping particular records for gilts. (sch.2-sec.17-ssec.3) However, the person may keep the gilt in the stall for a total period of more than 6 weeks if— the gilt is under the special care of a person who is suitably qualified to provide the special care; and the gilt is removed from the stall as soon as the gilt’s good health and welfare has been restored.
A person in charge of a boar must not keep the boar in a stall unless it is released from the stall at least twice in each 7-day period for mating or exercise.
This section applies if a pig is kept in a stall. The person in charge of the pig must ensure— the pig can stand, stretch and lie with its limbs extended in the stall without being obstructed by the stall, including, for example, by bars, railings and fittings; and the pig can stand in the stall without touching, at the same time, the opposite sides of the stall; and when the pig lies in the stall, its snout and hindquarters do not touch, at the same time, the opposite ends of the stall; and if the stall has bars fitted on the top—the pig’s back does not touch the bars when the pig stands at rest or lowers its head; and the pig can easily access a feeder and waterer; and the placement of feeders or waterers does not— interfere with the pig’s ability to stand, stretch, move or lie in the stall; or injure the pig; and the stall is designed and constructed to minimise the risk of harm to the pig from a pig in an adjoining stall; and ensuring the stall is fitted with a barrier reasonable steps are taken to avoid injury to the pig because of contact with another pig in an adjoining stall; and ensuring 2 aggressive boars or a sow and an aggressive boar are not kept in adjoining stalls faeces and urine do not accumulate in the stall so that the pig does not have an area clear of faeces and urine in which to lie. In this section— ends , of a stall, means the shorter sides of the stall that, if a pig were standing in the stall, would ordinarily be parallel to the front and back of the pig. sides , of a stall, means the longer sides of the stall that, if a pig were standing in the stall, would ordinarily be parallel to the sides of the pig. (sch.2-sec.19-ssec.1) This section applies if a pig is kept in a stall. (sch.2-sec.19-ssec.2) The person in charge of the pig must ensure— the pig can stand, stretch and lie with its limbs extended in the stall without being obstructed by the stall, including, for example, by bars, railings and fittings; and the pig can stand in the stall without touching, at the same time, the opposite sides of the stall; and when the pig lies in the stall, its snout and hindquarters do not touch, at the same time, the opposite ends of the stall; and if the stall has bars fitted on the top—the pig’s back does not touch the bars when the pig stands at rest or lowers its head; and the pig can easily access a feeder and waterer; and the placement of feeders or waterers does not— interfere with the pig’s ability to stand, stretch, move or lie in the stall; or injure the pig; and the stall is designed and constructed to minimise the risk of harm to the pig from a pig in an adjoining stall; and ensuring the stall is fitted with a barrier reasonable steps are taken to avoid injury to the pig because of contact with another pig in an adjoining stall; and ensuring 2 aggressive boars or a sow and an aggressive boar are not kept in adjoining stalls faeces and urine do not accumulate in the stall so that the pig does not have an area clear of faeces and urine in which to lie. (sch.2-sec.19-ssec.3) In this section— ends , of a stall, means the shorter sides of the stall that, if a pig were standing in the stall, would ordinarily be parallel to the front and back of the pig. sides , of a stall, means the longer sides of the stall that, if a pig were standing in the stall, would ordinarily be parallel to the sides of the pig.
This section applies if— only 1 pig is kept in an indoor stall; and the pig is a sow. A person in charge of the sow must ensure— the length of the stall is not less than 2.2m; and the width of the stall is not less than 0.6m. (sch.2-sec.20-ssec.1) This section applies if— only 1 pig is kept in an indoor stall; and the pig is a sow. (sch.2-sec.20-ssec.2) A person in charge of the sow must ensure— the length of the stall is not less than 2.2m; and the width of the stall is not less than 0.6m.
This section applies if— only 1 pig is kept in an indoor stall; and the pig is a breeding boar. A person in charge of the boar must ensure— the length of the stall is not less than 2.4m; and the width of the stall is not less than 0.7m. (sch.2-sec.21-ssec.1) This section applies if— only 1 pig is kept in an indoor stall; and the pig is a breeding boar. (sch.2-sec.21-ssec.2) A person in charge of the boar must ensure— the length of the stall is not less than 2.4m; and the width of the stall is not less than 0.7m.
This section applies if a pig is— a sow that is farrowing; or a sow suckling piglets. A person in charge of the pig may keep the pig in a farrowing crate only if— the pig is placed in the farrowing crate no earlier than 7 days before the day the person expects the pig to farrow; and the pig is not kept in the farrowing crate for more than a total of— if the pig is required to foster a piglet—12 weeks in the pig’s reproductive cycle; or otherwise—6 weeks in the pig’s reproductive cycle. See section 42 for requirements about keeping particular records for sows. (sch.2-sec.22-ssec.1) This section applies if a pig is— a sow that is farrowing; or a sow suckling piglets. (sch.2-sec.22-ssec.2) A person in charge of the pig may keep the pig in a farrowing crate only if— the pig is placed in the farrowing crate no earlier than 7 days before the day the person expects the pig to farrow; and the pig is not kept in the farrowing crate for more than a total of— if the pig is required to foster a piglet—12 weeks in the pig’s reproductive cycle; or otherwise—6 weeks in the pig’s reproductive cycle. See section 42 for requirements about keeping particular records for sows.
This section applies if— only 1 pig is kept in a farrowing crate; and the pig is a sow. The person in charge of the sow must ensure— the crate is designed and constructed to minimise the risk of the sow lying on her piglets; and the sow can give birth— without being obstructed by the crate; and in a way that minimises the risk of the piglets being crushed, trapped or otherwise injured; and the sow can suckle her piglets so that the piglets have reasonable access to both sides of her udder; and the sow can access the feeder and waterer without being obstructed by the crate. (sch.2-sec.23-ssec.1) This section applies if— only 1 pig is kept in a farrowing crate; and the pig is a sow. (sch.2-sec.23-ssec.2) The person in charge of the sow must ensure— the crate is designed and constructed to minimise the risk of the sow lying on her piglets; and the sow can give birth— without being obstructed by the crate; and in a way that minimises the risk of the piglets being crushed, trapped or otherwise injured; and the sow can suckle her piglets so that the piglets have reasonable access to both sides of her udder; and the sow can access the feeder and waterer without being obstructed by the crate.
This section applies if— only 1 pig is kept in an indoor farrowing crate; and the pig is a sow. A person in charge of the sow must ensure— the length of the crate is not less than 2m; and the width of the crate is not less than 0.5m; and the total of the floor area of the crate and the area of the creep area adjacent to it is not less than 3.2m 2 . For subsection (2) (a) , the length of the crate must be measured on the inside of the crate. For subsection (2) (b) , the width of the crate must be measured on the inside of the crate, at a level not higher than 450mm above the floor of the crate. (sch.2-sec.24-ssec.1) This section applies if— only 1 pig is kept in an indoor farrowing crate; and the pig is a sow. (sch.2-sec.24-ssec.2) A person in charge of the sow must ensure— the length of the crate is not less than 2m; and the width of the crate is not less than 0.5m; and the total of the floor area of the crate and the area of the creep area adjacent to it is not less than 3.2m 2 . (sch.2-sec.24-ssec.3) For subsection (2) (a) , the length of the crate must be measured on the inside of the crate. (sch.2-sec.24-ssec.4) For subsection (2) (b) , the width of the crate must be measured on the inside of the crate, at a level not higher than 450mm above the floor of the crate.
This section applies if— only 1 pig is kept in an indoor farrowing pen; and the pig is a breeding sow. A person in charge of the breeding sow must ensure the floor area of the farrowing pen is not less than 5.6m 2 . (sch.2-sec.25-ssec.1) This section applies if— only 1 pig is kept in an indoor farrowing pen; and the pig is a breeding sow. (sch.2-sec.25-ssec.2) A person in charge of the breeding sow must ensure the floor area of the farrowing pen is not less than 5.6m 2 .
This part does not apply to a stall, farrowing crate or farrowing pen.
This section applies if— 2 or more pigs are kept in an indoor pen; and all of the pigs are breeding sows. A person in charge of the breeding sows must ensure the floor area of the indoor pen is not less than 1.4m 2 for each sow. (sch.2-sec.27-ssec.1) This section applies if— 2 or more pigs are kept in an indoor pen; and all of the pigs are breeding sows. (sch.2-sec.27-ssec.2) A person in charge of the breeding sows must ensure the floor area of the indoor pen is not less than 1.4m 2 for each sow.
This section applies if— 2 or more pigs are kept in an indoor pen; and all of the pigs are breeding gilts with a live weight greater than 100kg. A person in charge of the breeding gilts must ensure the floor area of the indoor pen is not less than 1m 2 for each gilt. (sch.2-sec.28-ssec.1) This section applies if— 2 or more pigs are kept in an indoor pen; and all of the pigs are breeding gilts with a live weight greater than 100kg. (sch.2-sec.28-ssec.2) A person in charge of the breeding gilts must ensure the floor area of the indoor pen is not less than 1m 2 for each gilt.
This section applies if— only 1 pig is kept in an indoor pen; and the pig is a breeding boar. A person in charge of the boar must ensure the floor area of the indoor pen is not less than 6m 2 . (sch.2-sec.29-ssec.1) This section applies if— only 1 pig is kept in an indoor pen; and the pig is a breeding boar. (sch.2-sec.29-ssec.2) A person in charge of the boar must ensure the floor area of the indoor pen is not less than 6m 2 .
This section applies if— only 1 pig is kept in an indoor pen and the pig is a weaner, grower or finisher; or 2 or more pigs are kept in an indoor pen and all the pigs are either weaners, growers or finishers. A person in charge of the pig or pigs must ensure the floor area of the indoor pen is not less than— if only 1 pig is kept in the pen—the minimum floor area stated in the minimum floor area table for the live weight of the pig, rounded to the nearest kilogram; or if 2 or more pigs are kept in the pen—an area worked out using the following formula— where— F means the minimum floor area stated in the minimum floor area table for the live weight that is the average live weight of the pigs, rounded to the nearest kilogram. N means the number of pigs. In this section— average live weight , of 2 or more pigs, means the average of the live weights of the pigs. finisher means a pig, other than a breeding boar, breeding gilt or breeding sow, whose live weight, rounded to the nearest kilogram, is more than 60kg. grower means a pig, other than a breeding boar, breeding gilt or breeding sow, whose live weight, rounded to the nearest kilogram, is more than 30kg but not more than 60kg. minimum floor area table means the following table— Live weight (kg) Minimum floor area (m 2 ) 1 0.03 2 0.05 3 0.06 4 0.08 5 0.09 6 0.1 7 0.11 8 0.12 9 0.13 10 0.14 11 0.15 12 0.16 13 0.17 14 0.18 15 0.18 16 0.19 17 0.2 18 0.21 19 0.22 20 0.22 21 0.23 22 0.24 23 0.25 24 0.25 25 0.26 26 0.27 27 0.27 28 0.28 29 0.29 30 0.29 31 0.3 32 0.31 33 0.31 34 0.31 35 0.32 36 0.33 37 0.34 38 0.34 39 0.35 40 0.36 41 0.36 42 0.37 43 0.37 44 0.38 45 0.38 46 0.39 47 0.4 48 0.4 49 0.41 50 0.41 51 0.42 52 0.42 53 0.43 54 0.43 55 0.44 56 0.45 57 0.45 58 0.46 59 0.46 60 0.47 61 0.47 62 0.48 63 0.48 64 0.49 65 0.49 66 0.5 67 0.5 68 0.51 69 0.51 70 0.52 71 0.52 72 0.53 73 0.53 74 0.54 75 0.54 76 0.55 77 0.55 78 0.56 79 0.56 80 0.57 81 0.57 82 0.57 83 0.58 84 0.58 85 0.59 86 0.59 87 0.6 88 0.6 89 0.61 90 0.61 91 0.62 92 0.62 93 0.63 94 0.63 95 0.63 96 0.64 97 0.64 98 0.65 99 0.65 100 0.66 101 0.66 102 0.67 103 0.67 104 0.67 105 0.68 106 0.68 107 0.69 108 0.69 109 0.7 110 0.7 111 0.7 112 0.71 113 0.71 114 0.72 115 0.72 116 0.72 117 0.73 118 0.74 119 0.74 120 or greater 0.74 (sch.2-sec.30-ssec.1) This section applies if— only 1 pig is kept in an indoor pen and the pig is a weaner, grower or finisher; or 2 or more pigs are kept in an indoor pen and all the pigs are either weaners, growers or finishers. (sch.2-sec.30-ssec.2) A person in charge of the pig or pigs must ensure the floor area of the indoor pen is not less than— if only 1 pig is kept in the pen—the minimum floor area stated in the minimum floor area table for the live weight of the pig, rounded to the nearest kilogram; or if 2 or more pigs are kept in the pen—an area worked out using the following formula— where— F means the minimum floor area stated in the minimum floor area table for the live weight that is the average live weight of the pigs, rounded to the nearest kilogram. N means the number of pigs. (sch.2-sec.30-ssec.3) In this section— average live weight , of 2 or more pigs, means the average of the live weights of the pigs. finisher means a pig, other than a breeding boar, breeding gilt or breeding sow, whose live weight, rounded to the nearest kilogram, is more than 60kg. grower means a pig, other than a breeding boar, breeding gilt or breeding sow, whose live weight, rounded to the nearest kilogram, is more than 30kg but not more than 60kg. minimum floor area table means the following table— Live weight (kg) Minimum floor area (m 2 ) 1 0.03 2 0.05 3 0.06 4 0.08 5 0.09 6 0.1 7 0.11 8 0.12 9 0.13 10 0.14 11 0.15 12 0.16 13 0.17 14 0.18 15 0.18 16 0.19 17 0.2 18 0.21 19 0.22 20 0.22 21 0.23 22 0.24 23 0.25 24 0.25 25 0.26 26 0.27 27 0.27 28 0.28 29 0.29 30 0.29 31 0.3 32 0.31 33 0.31 34 0.31 35 0.32 36 0.33 37 0.34 38 0.34 39 0.35 40 0.36 41 0.36 42 0.37 43 0.37 44 0.38 45 0.38 46 0.39 47 0.4 48 0.4 49 0.41 50 0.41 51 0.42 52 0.42 53 0.43 54 0.43 55 0.44 56 0.45 57 0.45 58 0.46 59 0.46 60 0.47 61 0.47 62 0.48 63 0.48 64 0.49 65 0.49 66 0.5 67 0.5 68 0.51 69 0.51 70 0.52 71 0.52 72 0.53 73 0.53 74 0.54 75 0.54 76 0.55 77 0.55 78 0.56 79 0.56 80 0.57 81 0.57 82 0.57 83 0.58 84 0.58 85 0.59 86 0.59 87 0.6 88 0.6 89 0.61 90 0.61 91 0.62 92 0.62 93 0.63 94 0.63 95 0.63 96 0.64 97 0.64 98 0.65 99 0.65 100 0.66 101 0.66 102 0.67 103 0.67 104 0.67 105 0.68 106 0.68 107 0.69 108 0.69 109 0.7 110 0.7 111 0.7 112 0.71 113 0.71 114 0.72 115 0.72 116 0.72 117 0.73 118 0.74 119 0.74 120 or greater 0.74
A person in charge of a pig must ensure the pig has access to food— if the pig is a weaner—at least twice in each 24-hour period; or otherwise—at least once in each 24-hour period. Also, the person must ensure the food— is adequate for keeping the pig in good health; and meets the pig’s physiological needs. (sch.2-sec.31-ssec.1) A person in charge of a pig must ensure the pig has access to food— if the pig is a weaner—at least twice in each 24-hour period; or otherwise—at least once in each 24-hour period. (sch.2-sec.31-ssec.2) Also, the person must ensure the food— is adequate for keeping the pig in good health; and meets the pig’s physiological needs.
A person in charge of a pig must ensure— the pig has access to drinking water at all times; and the quality and quantity of the water meets the pig’s physiological needs.
A person in charge of a pig must ensure essential equipment used to keep the pig is inspected at least once in each 24-hour period.
A person in charge of a pig must ensure the pig is inspected at least once in each 24-hour period to assess the pig’s health and welfare.
A person in charge of a piglet must ensure the piglet is inspected at least once within the first 24 hours of the piglet’s birth to ensure the piglet is feeding and receiving colostrum or a colostrum substitute. In this section— colostrum means milk, rich in protein and antibodies, that is produced by a sow within the first few days after farrowing. (sch.2-sec.35-ssec.1) A person in charge of a piglet must ensure the piglet is inspected at least once within the first 24 hours of the piglet’s birth to ensure the piglet is feeding and receiving colostrum or a colostrum substitute. (sch.2-sec.35-ssec.2) In this section— colostrum means milk, rich in protein and antibodies, that is produced by a sow within the first few days after farrowing.
A person in charge of a pig must ensure essential equipment used to keep the pig is kept in good working order.
If a pig is sick, weak or injured, a person in charge of the pig must ensure the pig— is isolated from other pigs; and given appropriate veterinary treatment. If a pig is suffering from an incurable disease or injury or a painful deformity, a person in charge of the pig must ensure the pig— is isolated from other pigs; and either— given appropriate veterinary treatment; or is humanely killed. (sch.2-sec.37-ssec.1) If a pig is sick, weak or injured, a person in charge of the pig must ensure the pig— is isolated from other pigs; and given appropriate veterinary treatment. (sch.2-sec.37-ssec.2) If a pig is suffering from an incurable disease or injury or a painful deformity, a person in charge of the pig must ensure the pig— is isolated from other pigs; and either— given appropriate veterinary treatment; or is humanely killed.
If a sow dies and a piglet of the sow has not been weaned or is not receiving adequate nutrition, a person in charge of the piglet must ensure the piglet is— fostered by another sow; or weaned; or hand-reared; or humanely killed. If a sow is required to foster a piglet, a person in charge of the sow must ensure the sow is given appropriate additional care to ensure the sow’s good health and welfare. regular exercise, additional nutrition, close supervision (sch.2-sec.38-ssec.1) If a sow dies and a piglet of the sow has not been weaned or is not receiving adequate nutrition, a person in charge of the piglet must ensure the piglet is— fostered by another sow; or weaned; or hand-reared; or humanely killed. (sch.2-sec.38-ssec.2) If a sow is required to foster a piglet, a person in charge of the sow must ensure the sow is given appropriate additional care to ensure the sow’s good health and welfare. regular exercise, additional nutrition, close supervision
A person in charge of a pig must ensure the pig is not restrained by tethering. In this section— tethering , of a pig, means securing the pig to an anchor point to confine it to a particular area. (sch.2-sec.39-ssec.1) A person in charge of a pig must ensure the pig is not restrained by tethering. (sch.2-sec.39-ssec.2) In this section— tethering , of a pig, means securing the pig to an anchor point to confine it to a particular area.
A person in charge of a pig must ensure an electrical prod is not applied to the pig, other than in the circumstances mentioned in— schedule 5 , section 23 ; or schedule 6 , section 17 .
A person in charge of a pig may use a dog to assist in the control or movement of the pig only if— the dog is under effective control at all times; and if the dog has attacked, or acted in a way that has caused fear to, a person or another animal—the dog is wearing a muzzle.
This section applies if a sow is kept in a stall or farrowing crate during the sow’s reproductive cycle. A person in charge of the sow must ensure the following information is recorded in relation to the sow— the day and time of each occasion the sow is placed in a stall or farrowing crate; the day and time of each occasion the sow is removed from a stall or farrowing crate. (sch.2-sec.42-ssec.1) This section applies if a sow is kept in a stall or farrowing crate during the sow’s reproductive cycle. (sch.2-sec.42-ssec.2) A person in charge of the sow must ensure the following information is recorded in relation to the sow— the day and time of each occasion the sow is placed in a stall or farrowing crate; the day and time of each occasion the sow is removed from a stall or farrowing crate.
A person in charge of a pig must establish, implement and maintain a risk management system that ensures the pig is adequately fed and watered, and the pig’s other environmental needs are met, in the event of— a malfunction of essential equipment; or a delay in supplying food or water. a stable and comfortable temperature adequate lighting and ventilation In this section— risk management system means a written procedure that— identifies, monitors, mitigates and effectively manages risks to a pig’s food supply, water supply and other environmental needs; and includes a system for inspecting essential equipment at least once in each 24-hour period. (sch.2-sec.43-ssec.1) A person in charge of a pig must establish, implement and maintain a risk management system that ensures the pig is adequately fed and watered, and the pig’s other environmental needs are met, in the event of— a malfunction of essential equipment; or a delay in supplying food or water. a stable and comfortable temperature adequate lighting and ventilation (sch.2-sec.43-ssec.2) In this section— risk management system means a written procedure that— identifies, monitors, mitigates and effectively manages risks to a pig’s food supply, water supply and other environmental needs; and includes a system for inspecting essential equipment at least once in each 24-hour period.
A person in charge of a pig must establish, implement and maintain a herd health program for the pig.
In this schedule— intensive production system , for sheep— means a system i n which sheep are kept in a yard or other enclosure and are completely dependent on a supply of food and water provided by hand or a mechanical method; but does not include sheep kept on a short term basis— for the purpose of weaning, dipping or another husbandry procedure; or for the purposes of feeding during a drought or other emergency; or at a saleyard or abattoir. sheep means the animal ovis aries that is a member of the genus Ovis .
This schedule does not apply in relation to transporting sheep. See schedule 5 for the code of practice applying to transporting sheep.
A person must not trim or grind the teeth of sheep.
A person must not perform pizzle dropping on sheep. In this section— pizzle dropping means a surgical procedure performed on sheep in which the skin between the prepuce and the abdomen of the sheep is severed to allow the prepuce to hang below the wool on the sheep’s abdomen. (sch.3-sec.4-ssec.1) A person must not perform pizzle dropping on sheep. (sch.3-sec.4-ssec.2) In this section— pizzle dropping means a surgical procedure performed on sheep in which the skin between the prepuce and the abdomen of the sheep is severed to allow the prepuce to hang below the wool on the sheep’s abdomen.
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This regulation may be cited as the Animal Care and Protection Regulation 2023 .
This regulation commences on 1 September 2023.
For section 13 (1) of the Act , the following codes are made as codes of practice— the code called ‘Code of practice about domestic fowl’ stated in schedule 1 ; the code called ‘Code of practice about pigs’ stated in schedule 2 ; the code called ‘Code of practice about sheep’ stated in schedule 3 ; the code called ‘Code of practice about cattle’ stated in schedule 4 ; the code called ‘Code of practice for transport of livestock’ stated in schedule 5 ; the code called ‘Code of practice for livestock at depots and saleyards’ stated in schedule 6 ; the code called ‘Code of practice for breeding of dogs’ stated in schedule 7 ; the code called ‘Code of practice about rodeos’ stated in schedule 8 ; the code called ‘Code of practice for horses at livestock slaughter facilities’ stated in schedule 8A . A person must comply with a code of practice mentioned in subsection (1) . See section 15 (3) of the Act . s 3 amd 2023 SL No. 181 s 4 (sec.3-ssec.1) For section 13 (1) of the Act , the following codes are made as codes of practice— the code called ‘Code of practice about domestic fowl’ stated in schedule 1 ; the code called ‘Code of practice about pigs’ stated in schedule 2 ; the code called ‘Code of practice about sheep’ stated in schedule 3 ; the code called ‘Code of practice about cattle’ stated in schedule 4 ; the code called ‘Code of practice for transport of livestock’ stated in schedule 5 ; the code called ‘Code of practice for livestock at depots and saleyards’ stated in schedule 6 ; the code called ‘Code of practice for breeding of dogs’ stated in schedule 7 ; the code called ‘Code of practice about rodeos’ stated in schedule 8 ; the code called ‘Code of practice for horses at livestock slaughter facilities’ stated in schedule 8A . (sec.3-ssec.2) A person must comply with a code of practice mentioned in subsection (1) . See section 15 (3) of the Act .
Prescribes the use of electrical prods for horses and rules about prodders for other species in particular contexts (section 10; see also schedules).
Declares particular approved classes of authorised officers and inspectors and prescribes approved inspector training (RSPCA officers, Safe Food Production QLD employees, training modules) and timeframes for completing training (sections 12–14).
Sets prescribed information to be included in annual scientific‑use reports, lists prescribed entities, and lists fees payable under the Act (sections 11, 15–16).
Who is affected
Why it matters (practical effects and incentives)
Translates high‑level welfare duties into precise, enforceable operational standards. Operators must make concrete changes (install CCTV, adjust stall sizes, change stocking densities, maintain ventilation backups, complete written risk‑management plans) to avoid enforcement. Key references: codes in schedules, CCTV sections 6–9, risk systems in sch.2, sch.4, sch.8A.
Who pays: costs fall primarily on facility owners, producers, transport operators and rodeo organisers (equipment, building modifications, staff training, record systems). Those are likely to be passed, at least partly, downstream (processors, retailers, consumers).
Who decides and enforces: authorised officers and inspectors apply the standards; many requirements are objective (measurements, journey hours) but many rely on assessments of "reasonable steps", fitness or welfare (introducing inspection discretion). See inspection duties (e.g. sch.1 sec.17; sch.5 sec.17; sch.6 sec.10).
Behavioural changes expected: conversion of housing or transport practices (more space per animal, improved ventilation/cooling and backups), increased inspection and record‑keeping, reduced use of prohibited practices and equipment, more frequent veterinary involvement for certain procedures.
Trade‑offs and opportunity costs: operators face capital and recurring costs (CCTV installation and retention, ventilation systems, backup power, risk‑management paperwork, training). Smaller operators and hobbyists may face disproportionate compliance burdens compared with larger, integrated enterprises — possible consolidation pressure in affected sectors.
Implementation risks: technical compliance (CCTV image quality, secure storage), interpretation variability (what is a "reasonable step"), administrative capacity (inspector numbers and skills), data handling/security for recorded footage, timing and cost of retrofitting older facilities, and potential supply‑chain bottlenecks (e.g. for compliant transport or housing).
Compliance burden: frequent inspections (many rules require daily or 24‑hour checks), per‑animal record keeping (especially for breeders and slaughter facilities), annual risk assessments and contingency plans for feedlots and slaughterhouses (sch.4 sec.32; sch.8A sec.19).
Concrete examples of effects on markets and private choice
Concentrated benefits vs diffuse costs, capture risk and substitution effects (mechanisms not verdicts)
Implementation and compliance monitoring points to watch
For section 13 (1) of the Act , a document stated in schedule 9 is a code of practice. A person may comply with a code of practice mentioned in subsection (1) . Under section 16 of the Act , a code of practice may be admissible in evidence in a proceeding for an offence against the Act . (sec.4-ssec.1) For section 13 (1) of the Act , a document stated in schedule 9 is a code of practice. (sec.4-ssec.2) A person may comply with a code of practice mentioned in subsection (1) . Under section 16 of the Act , a code of practice may be admissible in evidence in a proceeding for an offence against the Act .
Subsection (2) applies if there is an inconsistency between— a provision in a code of practice mentioned in section 3 (1) ; and a provision in a code of practice mentioned in section 4 (1) that is similar to the relevant compulsory code. The provision in the code of practice mentioned in section 3 (1) prevails to the extent of the inconsistency. (sec.5-ssec.1) Subsection (2) applies if there is an inconsistency between— a provision in a code of practice mentioned in section 3 (1) ; and a provision in a code of practice mentioned in section 4 (1) that is similar to the relevant compulsory code. (sec.5-ssec.2) The provision in the code of practice mentioned in section 3 (1) prevails to the extent of the inconsistency.
For section 93U (a) (i) of the Act , the minimum requirements for closed-circuit television equipment are— each recording made by the equipment must, when viewed, display the time and date of the recording; and the equipment must produce images of a quality that allow for the identification of individuals or animals at the facility; and the equipment must record the whole of the area of a monitoring point; and the equipment, or a device used for storing recordings made by the equipment (a related device ), must be able to store each recording made by the equipment for at least 1 year and 30 days; and the equipment or any related device must be able to produce a digital copy of each recording stored on the equipment or device. In this section— monitoring point , for a livestock slaughter facility, see section 93T (2) of the Act . (sec.6-ssec.1) For section 93U (a) (i) of the Act , the minimum requirements for closed-circuit television equipment are— each recording made by the equipment must, when viewed, display the time and date of the recording; and the equipment must produce images of a quality that allow for the identification of individuals or animals at the facility; and the equipment must record the whole of the area of a monitoring point; and the equipment, or a device used for storing recordings made by the equipment (a related device ), must be able to store each recording made by the equipment for at least 1 year and 30 days; and the equipment or any related device must be able to produce a digital copy of each recording stored on the equipment or device. (sec.6-ssec.2) In this section— monitoring point , for a livestock slaughter facility, see section 93T (2) of the Act .
For section 93U (a) (ii) of the Act , closed-circuit television equipment at a livestock slaughter facility must be inspected each day livestock is at the facility to ensure it is operating effectively. If the closed-circuit television equipment at a livestock slaughter facility is not operating effectively or is otherwise malfunctioning, the owner of the facility must— give a notice to the chief executive in the approved form about the malfunction; and make arrangements to repair the equipment no later than 48 hours after the malfunction is identified. The closed-circuit television equipment at a livestock slaughter facility must be inspected and certified by an appropriately qualified person at least once each year. (sec.7-ssec.1) For section 93U (a) (ii) of the Act , closed-circuit television equipment at a livestock slaughter facility must be inspected each day livestock is at the facility to ensure it is operating effectively. (sec.7-ssec.2) If the closed-circuit television equipment at a livestock slaughter facility is not operating effectively or is otherwise malfunctioning, the owner of the facility must— give a notice to the chief executive in the approved form about the malfunction; and make arrangements to repair the equipment no later than 48 hours after the malfunction is identified. (sec.7-ssec.3) The closed-circuit television equipment at a livestock slaughter facility must be inspected and certified by an appropriately qualified person at least once each year.
This section applies if closed-circuit television equipment at a livestock slaughter facility is inspected under section 7 (3) . The following details about the inspection must be recorded— the date and time the equipment was inspected; the name of the person who inspected the equipment; whether the equipment was operating effectively. The records must— be stored in a secure place at the livestock slaughter facility; and be accessible only by the owner of the livestock slaughter facility or a person authorised by the owner. (sec.8-ssec.1) This section applies if closed-circuit television equipment at a livestock slaughter facility is inspected under section 7 (3) . (sec.8-ssec.2) The following details about the inspection must be recorded— the date and time the equipment was inspected; the name of the person who inspected the equipment; whether the equipment was operating effectively. (sec.8-ssec.3) The records must— be stored in a secure place at the livestock slaughter facility; and be accessible only by the owner of the livestock slaughter facility or a person authorised by the owner.
This section applies if closed-circuit television equipment at a livestock slaughter facility is certified under section 7 (3) . The certificate must state whether the closed-circuit television equipment and any related device are in good working order and specifically whether— the equipment is able to record images clearly; and the equipment or related device is able to store each recording made by the equipment for at least 1 year and 30 days; and the equipment and related device are able to produce a digital copy of each recording stored on the equipment or device. The certificate must— be stored in a secure place at the livestock slaughter facility; and be accessible only by the owner of the livestock slaughter facility or a person authorised by the owner. In this section— related device see section 6 (1) (d) . (sec.9-ssec.1) This section applies if closed-circuit television equipment at a livestock slaughter facility is certified under section 7 (3) . (sec.9-ssec.2) The certificate must state whether the closed-circuit television equipment and any related device are in good working order and specifically whether— the equipment is able to record images clearly; and the equipment or related device is able to store each recording made by the equipment for at least 1 year and 30 days; and the equipment and related device are able to produce a digital copy of each recording stored on the equipment or device. (sec.9-ssec.3) The certificate must— be stored in a secure place at the livestock slaughter facility; and be accessible only by the owner of the livestock slaughter facility or a person authorised by the owner. (sec.9-ssec.4) In this section— related device see section 6 (1) (d) .
For section 18 (2) (e) of the Act , an electrical prod is prescribed for horses.
For section 87 (2) (a) of the Act , the following information is prescribed for animals the person has used, or allowed to be used, for scientific purposes— a description of the animals, including the species and class of the animals; the number of animals used or allowed to be used; details of where the animals were obtained; saleyards, specialised animal suppliers, breeding programs, pounds, shelters the place of use, and duration of use, of the animals; the method of disposal of the animals; the scientific purpose for which the animals were used; the justification for the use of the animals; the impact of the use on the animals. For section 87 (2) (a) of the Act , the following information is prescribed for complaints, enquiries and grievances about the use of animals for scientific purposes— details of each complaint, enquiry and grievance received by the registered person about the use of animals for scientific purposes by the registered person, including— the name of the person who made the complaint, enquiry or grievance, if known; and the day on which the complaint, enquiry or grievance was made; the steps taken to investigate the complaint, enquiry or grievance; the outcome of an investigation into the complaint, enquiry or grievance, including details of any steps taken to remedy a matter arising out of the investigation. For section 87 (2) (b) of the Act , the following information is prescribed about the scientific use of animals— the name of the animal ethics committee that approved the use of the animals for scientific purposes; details of the use approved by the animal ethics committee, including any requirements the committee made under the scientific use code in relation to the use; how the animal ethics committee identifies the approved use in the committee’s records. (sec.11-ssec.1) For section 87 (2) (a) of the Act , the following information is prescribed for animals the person has used, or allowed to be used, for scien
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