Industry blueprint: Kangaroo
This blueprint serves as a resource for those interested in the kangaroo industry and provides essential fast facts alongside the fundamental themes highlighted in the...
This project aims to deliver a revised national code of practice for the humane shooting of kangaroos and wallabies for commercial purposes. The current Code, published in November 2008, is now due for review.
The findings and recommendations from recent scientific research conducted to examine a range of significant issues needs to be incorporated into a new Code to ensure that harvesting is conducted in the most humane manner.
A revised Code will be developed with input from the Project Reference Group and kangaroo harvesters. The final Draft Code will be made available for public comment.
The Project Reference Group includes representatives from federal and state governments, the kangaroo industry, RSPCA Australia, the Australian Veterinary Association, the Pastoral Industry and AgriFutures Australia.
Researchers from the NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI), have been contracted to manage the consultancy for the review of the Code.
Consultant to review existing Code and prepare draft revised version after reviewing the relevant scientific literature and consultation with kangaroo harvesters and the Project Reference Group.
The Draft Code will be presented to the Project Reference group for input and comment, with modifications made where required.
The final Draft Code will be made publicly available for comment for a period of 28 days. Levels of understanding and approval of the Draft Code will also be measured using a survey of a representative sample of the Australian public.
Following the public consultation period, the Consultant and Project Reference Group will consider the feedback, revise the draft where required and prepare a final Code for formatting and publication.
This blueprint serves as a resource for those interested in the kangaroo industry and provides essential fast facts alongside the fundamental themes highlighted in the...
Publication / 2 Pages
The Project Reference Group includes representatives from federal and state governments, the kangaroo industry, RSPCA Australia, the Australian Veterinary Association, the Pastoral Industry and AgriFutures Australia.
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The AgriFutures Kangaroo Program Strategic RD&E Plan 2021-2026 outlines the key development priorities of the Australian kangaroo industry, and guides research, development and extension investments...
Publication / 32 Pages
This report provides details of an impact assessment of investment into projects funded by AgriFutures Australia under its Kangaroo Five-Year RD&E Plan 2013-18. This impact...
Publication / 41 Pages
This report presents an overview of the process and consultations to develop a revised national code of practice for the commercial harvesting of kangaroo. The...
Publication / 83 Pages
The National Code of Practice for the Humane Shooting of Kangaroos and Wallabies for Commercial Purposes (The Code) is a national document intended to guide...
Publication / 56 Pages
The purpose of this report is to examine the sustainability and animal welfare impacts of the Australian kangaroo commercial harvesting industry, with a focus on...
Publication / 172 Pages