Queensland Primary Industries eHub
Join the conversation to have your say about initiatives and issues in agriculture, fisheries and forestry that affect you.
Queensland Primary Industries eHub
Join the conversation to have your say about initiatives and issues in agriculture, fisheries and forestry that affect you.
Queensland Primary Industries eHub
Join the conversation to have your say about initiatives and issues in agriculture, fisheries and forestry that affect you.
Queensland Primary Industries eHub
Join the conversation to have your say about initiatives and issues in agriculture, fisheries and forestry that affect you.
Implementation of horse transport standards in Queensland
FAQ
The discussion paper seeks feedback from equine and transport stakeholders on the implementation of the revised standards in Queensland. Outcomes of this engagement will inform Queensland’s position on the revised standards and subsequent adoption into regulations to ensure implementation approaches are practical in Queensland.
Horse welfare during transport will be improved by:
- clarifying journey times and spell periods to reduce welfare risks
- alignment of record-keeping requirements with the National Horse Traceability System
- strengthened requirements for veterinary advice when transporting lame or poor condition horses
- enhanced vehicle design, ventilation, and segregation standards to minimise injury, heat stress and risks of aggression
- prohibiting electric prodders, dogs and restricting the use of multi-deck vehicles.
Targeted national stakeholder consultation on proposed amendments to the standards and guidelines occurred in early 2021.
In late 2022, national community consultation occurred using a Consultation Regulation Impact Statement. All major submissions were followed up with direct engagement.
Commonwealth, State and Territory government agencies were engaged via the Animal Welfare Task Group throughout the review.
Ministers are now working toward national endorsement of the standards and guidelines. In the interest of national consistency, and recognising the significant consultation already completed nationally, this paper does not seek feedback to amend the standards.
DPI is seeking to understand any challenges for equine industry to ensure implementation approaches are practical in Queensland.
Feedback is not requested on the guidelines, as these will not be regulated.
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The Queensland Department of Primary Industries (DPI) is collecting personal information from you, including your name, email address, phone number and commentary or opinion, for the purpose of improving the welfare of horses during land transport in Queensland. Information gathered via the discussion paper will inform development of policy and legislative proposals. As part of the consultation process, DPI may share consultation feedback with other state, territory and Commonwealth government agencies, and information may be included in regulatory impact assessment reports, for example to the Queensland Government Office of Best Practice Regulation. Personal information will not be included in these reports or published. Information (including stakeholder names but excluding contact and personal details) may be compiled into a public report to summarise the consultation process. Please let DPI know if you do not wish to have your response or submission included in a public report by indicating this in your submission or emailing AnimalWelfareProgram@dpi.qld.gov.au. For more information on Engagement Hub and how it is used by DPI please read the privacy statement at: https://dpi.engagementhub.com.au/privacy-policy. For general information about how DPI handles your personal information go to: www.dpi.qld.gov.au/site-information/privacy. |