NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (the department) is responsible for ensuring the policy and legislative frameworks in the state support good animal welfare outcomes.
The department administers the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979, the Exhibited Animals Protection Act 1986 and the Animal Research Act 1985.
RSPCA NSW, Animal Welfare League NSW, the Greyhound Welfare Integrity Commission and the NSW Police Force are the organisations authorised to enforce the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979.
The welfare of animals in NSW is protected under these Acts and supporting regulations.
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