6Application

6 Application

(1) This Order applies to:

(a) a regulated Australian vessel:

(i) on which it is intended to load livestock; or

(ii) that is loading or unloading livestock: or

(iii) that has on board or is carrying livestock between any ports; and

(b) a foreign vessel:

(i) on which it is intended to load livestock at a port in Australia; or

(ii) that is loading livestock at a port in Australia; or

(iii) that has on board livestock loaded at a port in Australia.

(2) However, for a vessel that is preparing to load, or is loading or carrying livestock on a short voyage, the following provisions of this Order do not apply:

1. Divisions 5, 8 and 12;
2. sections 35, 51 and 52;
3. the carriage requirements for pigs and goats mentioned in subdivision 11.1;
4. the carriage requirements for other species mentioned in subdivision 11.5.

Note The requirements for pens and passageways for sheep, cattle and horses set out in subdivisions 11.1, 11.2 and 11.3 apply on a short voyage.

(3) This Order applies to any livestock used for commercial purposes.

Note: Examples

Note: sheep, cattle (including buffalo), horses (including donkeys and mules), goats, pigs, camels.

Note Cattle includes buffalo. However, for notification and reporting purposes under this Order, buffalo is notified and reported separately.