National Statement on Animal Welfare The NFF’s expectations in regard to the development of the AAWS extend to the development of the National Statement. [...] The discussion paper states that “A renewed strategy provides an opportunity to consider animal welfare in the context of contemporary science and evidence and reflect on the needs and expectations of all stakeholders.” We implore the government to define stakeholders to include those responsible for implementing the strategy (such as the agricultural industry and supply chain stakeholders), indep. [...] Vision Building on the ‘mission’ of the previous AAWS, the NFF would like to see the Strategy’s vision statement recognise the need to deliver sustainable, science- based improvements in the welfare of all animals. [...] The NFF’s expectations in regard to the development of the AAWS extend to the development of the National Statement. [...] It is a policy priority of the NFF that the Australian and state and territory governments must commit to resourcing the ongoing development and periodic 8 Renewing the AAWS: discussion paper | JUNE 2024 revision of the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines, and in conjunction with industry, to ensuring that the standards and guidelines continue to be informed by unbiased, up to date.
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Table of Contents
- NFF Member Organisations 2
- Table of Contents 3
- The National Farmers Federation NFF is the voice of Australian farmers. ....................... 2 3
- NFF Member Organisations .............................................................................................. 2 3
- Executive Summary .......................................................................................................... 4 3
- Expectations for renewing the Strategy ............................................................................ 5 3
- 2. Activist groups with a public agenda against production animals are excluded ....................... 6 3
- 3. The Strategy has a clearly defined purpose and scope ............................................................ 6 3
- 4. Transparency is paramount through the development process .............................................. 7 3
- 5. Opportunities for continuous improvement are driven in collaboration with industry ............ 8 3
- National Statement on Animal Welfare ............................................................................ 8 3
- Other priorities ................................................................................................................. 8 3
- Setting and revising animal welfare standards ........................................................................... 8 3
- Engaging with the community and benchmarking ...................................................................... 9 3
- Research development extension and adoption ...................................................................... 9 3
- Conclusion ........................................................................................................................ 9 3
- Executive Summary 4
- Expectations for renewing the Strategy 5
- 1. Strategy objectives are underpinned by unbiased current evidence-based scientific advice and practical industry experience 5
- 2. Activist groups with a public agenda against production animals are excluded 6
- 3. The Strategy has a clearly defined purpose and scope 6
- 4. Transparency is paramount through the development process 7
- 5. Opportunities for continuous improvement are driven in collaboration with industry 8
- National Statement on Animal Welfare 8
- Other priorities 8
- Setting and revising animal welfare standards 8
- Engaging with the community and benchmarking 9
- Research development extension and adoption 9
- Conclusion 9
