such as requiring a licence holder to consult or seek the approval of an animal ethics committee before using animals for the purposes of teaching, research or experimentation. The Minister is advised on animal research by the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, a general animal welfare body with representatives from industry, academia, government and animal welfare groups. The Act is enforced by inspectors nominated by the RSPCA and appointed by the Governor. In South Australia, legislation is administered by the Department of Environment and Heritage, National Parks and Wildlife division. A copy of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animal Act 1986 and Regulation can be down loaded from its site. Western Australia The recently proclaimed Animal Welfare Act 2002 and the accompanying regulations govern the treatment and welfare of animals in Western Australia.  The purpose of the Act is to promote responsible animal care and protection, to provide standards for animal care and use, to protect animals from cruelty and to safeguard the welfare of animals used for scientific purposes.  The Australian Code of Practice is incorporated into the legislation as the standard for animal care and use in scientific establishments. The Act is administered by the Department of Local Government and Regional Development and those who intend to use or supply animals for scientific purposes must get a licence from the department to do so. It also is a legal requirement that all animal use is approved by an Animal Ethics Committee. A public register is maintained of all scientific