The Australian Government made a commitment to strengthen animal welfare and increase accountability and transparency for animal welfare in livestock exports.
The Inspector-General of Live Animal Exports’ role was expanded to include animal welfare-related objectives and functions. This forms the Inspector-General of Animal Welfare and Live Animal Exports (IGAWLAE).
The Inspector-General’s responsibilities and powers are set out in the Inspector-General of Animal Welfare and Live Animal Exports Act 2019.
Dr Katherine Clift is Australia’s Inspector-General of Animal Welfare and Live Animal Exports.
She was appointed for a 5-year term commencing on 30 September 2024.
Consultation
Consultation on the role of the IGAWLAE was open from 2 February to 9 March 2023.
Feedback was considered and informed finalisation of the role of the IGAWLAE. A thematic consultation summary is available.
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