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Veterinary Practice Act 2003
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#### 3 Object of Act
3 Object of Act
> The object of this Act is to regulate the provision of veterinary services for the following purposes—
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> > (a) to promote the welfare of animals,
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> > (b) to ensure that consumers of veterinary services are well informed as to the competencies required of veterinary practitioners,
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> > (c) to ensure that acceptable standards are required to be met by veterinary practitioners so as to meet the public interest and national and international trade requirements,
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> > (d) to provide public health protection.