Appendix D

Animal-using industry in Australia – representative bodies and their relationships with policy-makers

The names of specific organisations are italicised.

Agriculture

Subcategory

National
organisation

State or subsidiary organisation Policy goals: primary Policy goals: secondary
Primary production
  National Farmers Federation State farmers’ organisations Economic efficiency / productivity Rural community welfare
National commodity councils State commodity council
Commodity service organisations
  Independent SFOs
Independent national commodity councils Independent state commodity councils
Non-primary production, services to industry
  National industry peak State industry peak Economic efficiency / productivity Generic industry regulation
  Professional practices areas (law, finance, etc.)
Non-primary production, ‘downstream’ supply chain
  National industry organisation Sectoral industry associations Economic efficiency / productivity Generic industry regulation
Large, individual corporations

 

Animal entertainment

Subcategory

National
organisation

State or subsidiary organisation Policy goals: primary Policy goals: secondary
Racing, equestrian, and recreational riding  
  Racing Australia State-based legislated racing peaks Economic efficiency / productivity Anti-corruption / gambling
Individual racing clubs
Equestrian Australia State equestrian associations Sports Leisure
National non-horse racing associations State racing animal associations Animal health
National riding associations State and local riding associations
Breed-specific riding associations
Rodeo
  National rodeo associations Local rodeo organisations Tourism Welfare
Hunting
  Shooters and outdoor recreation parties State and local shooters clubs Risk management / gun laws Varies:
Tourism
Cultural maintenance
Pest control
National Shooters Association

Animals in education and research

Subcategory

National
organisation

State or subsidiary organisation Policy goals: primary Policy goals: secondary
Exhibited
  Zoo and Aquarium Association Major organisations Public good Welfare
Research
  National Health and Medical Research Council   Intellectual property Education provision
Universities Australia Individual universities
Laboratory Professionals Association   Workforce provision Technical standards
Education
    State departments of education Education provision Educational standards
Australian Science Teachers Association State teachers organisations Workforce provision/ standards

Companion animals

Subcategory

National
organisation

State or subsidiary organisation Policy goals: primary Policy goals: secondary
Companion animals
  Companion animal industry peak bodies Breeders associations Generic industry regulation Welfare
Major retailers Consumer protection
Animal services orgs

Breed-specific organisations

Subcategory

National
organisation

State or subsidiary organisation Policy goals: primary Policy goals: secondary
Commercial animals
  Breed associations, species Breed and sub-breed associations Productivity Resilience
Companion animals
  Breed associations, species Breed and sub-breeds associations Urban management Dangerous breeds

Professional workers

Subcategory

National
organisation

State or subsidiary organisation Policy goals: primary Policy goals: secondary
Professional workers
  Australian Veterinary Association AVA local groups Workforce provision Technical capacity