The administration of the Act involves ensuring compliance by people in charge of animals with industry and community standards and where necessary enforcement actions if those standards are not being met. DPIRD also provides education to livestock owners and handlers with the aim of improving animal welfare.
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Western Australia (RSPCA) general inspectors work collaboratively with the department in the area of compliance and enforcement. The RSPCA takes the lead in the area of companion animal welfare. The Western Australian Government supports the RSPCA in its work pursuing companion animal welfare compliance and responsible pet ownership through a funding grant.
The government, the community, and industry all have a role to play in the welfare of animals and it is by working together that we will achieve significant improvements to animal welfare in Western Australia.