The AWTG work plan was approved by the Agricultural Senior Official Committee (AGSOC) in May 2024.
| Activity | Lead Jurisdiction | Status | Key Dates/Considerations |
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| Updating the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for the Land Transport of Livestock to improve the welfare of horses | Queensland | Being prepared for endorsement |
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| Development of new Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Livestock at Processing Facilities and Establishments | Queensland | In progress |
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| Examination of regulations related to virtual fencing technology | Commonwealth | In progress |
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| Ongoing involvement in the renewal of the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy | Commonwealth | In progress |
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| Improvements to the process for developing and reviewing Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines | AWTG secretariat working with jurisdictions | In progress |
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| Review of the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for the Land Transport of Livestock (for all species) | To be determined (TBD) | Proposed |
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| Review of the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Sheep | TBD | Consideration of reviewing the entire document or selected review of the husbandry practices chapters |
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| Development of the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Pigs | TBD | Proposed |
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| Development of new Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Horses | TBD | Proposed |
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Further Information
Contact the secretariat: awtg@aff.gov.au
Post: AWTG c/- Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries,
GPO Box 858, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia