Transport of livestock within Australia
August 1991
© Commonwealth of Australia 1989
ISBN 0 642 16605 6
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| Opening Pages |
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List of Abbreviations
Recommendations and Major Conclusions
Preface
Introduction
Legislative Framework
Four Fundamental Considerations |
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| Chapter 1 - Road Transport - The Regulatory Framework |
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lntroduction
Role of the Commonwealth Government
Role of State and Territory Governments
National Perspective
Uniform Approach - Model Codes of Practice
for the Road Transport of Livestock
Views on the Code
Availability and Distribution of
the Code
Status of the Model Code of Practice
Enforcement of State Legislation
Endnotes |
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| Chapter 2 - Road Transport - Specific Animal Welfare Concerns |
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Introduction
Transport of Horses in Double-Decked
Vehicles
Use of Electric Prods During Loading and Unloading
Duration of Journeys
Livestock Vehicle Accidents
Standards for Transport Vehicles, Ramps and Yards
Loading Densities
Endnotes |
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| Chapter 3 - Road Transport - Volume Loading of Livestock |
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lntroduction
Background
Volume Loading in Queensland
Inter-State Commission Report
Volume Loading and Animal Welfare
Committee's View - Optimum Density
Loading
Associated Issues
Provision of Pens
Overloading
Endnotes |
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| Chapter 4 - Road Transport - Training, Licensing and Accreditation |
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Introduction
The Need for Education and Training
Training Programs and Licensing
Accreditation
Endnotes |
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| Chapter 5 - Rail Transport |
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Model Code of Practice
General Decline in Rail Transport
Views on the Transport of Livestock by Rail
Current Rail Services for Livestock
Alice Springs to Adelaide
Queensland Rail Services
Conclusion
Endnotes |
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| Chapter 6 - Sea Transport |
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Commonwealth Legislation
Model Code of Practice
Operational Matters
Endnotes |
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| Appendices |
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Appendix 1 Former Members of the Committee
Appendix 2 Individuals and Organisations that provided the Committee with Submissions
Appendix 3 Witnesses who appeared before the Committee
Appendix 4 Model Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals - 3. Road Transport of Livestock |