Animal Welfare (Poultry) Regulations 2024 (SL 266 of 2024).

The Animal Welfare (Poultry) Regulations 2024 outlines legal standards for poultry welfare in Western Australia under the Animal Welfare Act 2002. The regulations stipulate requirements for poultry housing, including cage design, stocking densities, and provisions for water, food, and space. They impose specific standards for laying hens, ensuring access to appropriate nesting areas, perches, and areas for scratching or foraging. The document also includes provisions for breeding ducks, mandating access to water for cleaning and preening. Defences to offenses are detailed, including allowances for licensed scientific uses. The regulations replace the 2008 version and have staggered implementation timelines, with some provisions effective from July 2025. Non-compliance penalties include significant fines.