Have your say on the inquiry into farmed pig welfare in Victoria

01 Dec 2023

The Economy and Infrastructure Committee of the Victorian legislative council are undertaking an  inquiry into farmed pig welfare in Victoria.

Particular aspects the Committee are considering are within the terms of reference and include:

  1. the scope, application, compliance with and enforcement of relevant existing regulatory frameworks and their ability to promote pig welfare outcomes; 
  2. the ability of the most common methods used to stun pigs before slaughter (including electrical stunning and exposure to high concentrations of carbon dioxide gas) in Victorian slaughterhouses to minimise pain, suffering and distress and prevent injury, and available alternatives; 
  3. the outcomes of the 2017 industry-led phase out on the use of sow stalls; 
  4. current industry breeding and housing practices particularly the use of different forms of confinement; 
  5. international comparisons to determine industry adherence to best practice standards; and
  6. any other relevant matter.

The Committee has identified the AVA as a key stakeholder in the inquiry and has invited the AVA to express views on any aspects of this inquiry in a submission.

How you can be involved 

If you would like to provide comment to inform this submission it is welcomed.  

    • Individual members, please send your feedback to Ms Ursula Gleeson, Executive Officer, for consideration for inclusion in a formal AVA submission by 18 December 2023.
    • Committees, please provide your feedback through your executive officer or senior advocacy officer by 18 December 2023 and they will pass it on to those drafting the submission.