Inquiry into Pig Welfare in Victoria
Submission overview
We commend the Victorian Parliament for initiating the Inquiry into Pig Welfare in Victoria. This inquiry presents a unique opportunity for Victoria to enact meaningful structural change, to create more independent, accountable governance processes, and to institute a more proactive approach to animal welfare that is inclusive of community views and expectations.
Our submission focuses on broad issues with the way animal welfare is governed in Victoria, particularly the lack of independent and accountable processes for the development of standards applying to the pig industry and other livestock industries. We believe that independent and accountable governance is needed to ensure there is greater alignment between the state’s animal welfare laws and standards and the Victorian community’s values and expectations. An independent Office of Animal Welfare should be established to oversee the development of animal welfare policy and standards in Victoria.
For further information on these and other important governance reforms, please see our report, Building a Fairer Australia for Animals.
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In this submission, the Alliance for Animals recommends allocating animal welfare policy and regulatory responsibilities to a new Victorian Independent Office of Animal Welfare and the promotion of animal welfare standards consistent with community expectations.
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