The AWTG is made up of representatives from each of the state and territory government departments responsible for animal welfare and from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. The New Zealand Ministry of Primary Industries participates in an observer capacity.
AWTG members:
Name | Position | Organisation |
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Allison Crook (Chair) | General Manager Animal Biosecurity and Welfare and Chief Veterinary Officer | Department of Primary Industries, Queensland |
Carol Sheridan | Assistant Secretary Animal Welfare Branch | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Commonwealth |
Kim Filmer | Chief Animal Welfare Officer | Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, New South Wales |
Trevor Pisciotta | Executive Director Animal Welfare Victoria | Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action, Victoria |
Virginia Berry | Director Animal Welfare Program | Department of Primary Industries, Queensland |
Laura Bruce | Director Biosecurity Operations | Department of Primary Industries and Regions, South Australia |
Michelle Rodan | Chief Veterinary Officer Animal Biosecurity and Welfare | Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia |
Kevin de Witte | Chief Veterinary Officer Biosecurity Tasmania | Department of Natural Resources and Environment, Tasmania |
Rob Williams | Chief Veterinary Officer Biosecurity and Animal Welfare | Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Northern Territory |
Chris Mooney | Senior Director Domestic Animal Services | Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate, Australian Capital Territory |
Gavin Romayne (Special Observer) | Manager Animal Welfare Policy | Ministry for Primary Industries, New Zealand |
Contacting the AWTG
Email: awtg@aff.gov.au
Post: AWTG c/- Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry,
GPO Box 858, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia