Animal welfare experts are encouraged to come forward to help improve the welfare of animals across Victoria, with Expressions of Interest for members of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee now open.
The Victorian Government has revised the terms of reference for the committee to ensure it has the right animal welfare experts in place to provide independent and broad-based advice to the Government on significant animal welfare issues.
The committee is a non-statutory committee to assist with reviewing legislation, participate in the development and revision of animal welfare regulations, and provide advice on animal welfare matters.
Agriculture Minister Jaala Pulford is seeking expressions of interest for up to eight positions on the committee, for a term of up to three years.
Those with relevant extensive animal welfare experience in areas such as veterinary science, animal management or public policy can make a real difference by joining the committee.
The Labor Government has committed for half of the committee appointments to be women. It will comprise up to nine members, including an independent Chairperson.