Ethics and animal welfare
Understand the codes and regulations you need to comply with.
Changes to the Animal Care and Protection Act 2001
Amendments to the Act commenced on 12 December 2022, improving Queensland's animal welfare laws.
Read more about the changes to the Animal Care and Protection Act 2001, or view the Animal Care and Protection Amendment Act 2022.
Animal welfare laws
A guide to understanding Queensland's animal welfare laws, including an overview of the Animal Care and Protection Act, and the penalties for breaches.
Animal welfare complaints
If you suspect cruelty to livestock or other animals, or think that animals aren't being cared for properly, you should make an animal welfare complaint.
Duty of care
Duty of care for animals, including livestock, is based on the internationally recognised five freedoms of animal welfare.
Animal welfare codes
Compulsory and voluntary codes of practice for different animals and situations.
Using animals in science
Find out about using animals for scientific purposes, the role of the animal ethics committee (AEC) and activities requiring approval from the AEC.
During transport
Guidelines to ensure the welfare of animals being transported by land.
COVID-19 and animal welfare
Learn about transmission of coronavirus in animals and how to care for your animals to ensure their welfare during the COVID-19 response.
- Last reviewed: 22 Nov 2022
- Last updated: 23 Jan 2023