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Scorecard for Abattoirs
| Measure | NSW | Vic | Tas | SA | WA | NT | Qld | Export |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal welfare requirements | 4 | 2 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 2 | 2 | 3 3 | 2 |
| Audit frequency | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Auditor training | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1.5 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Oversight | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.5 5 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| CCTV use | 3.5 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Company training | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Transparency | 1 | 2.5 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Overall Average | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 2 | 1.5 | 2 |
- VIC = Only requires compliance with AS 4696:2007, while AS 4465:2006 and AS 4841:2006 are not referenced
- WA = Only requires compliance with AS 4696:2007 and AS 4465:2006, while AS 4841:2006 is not referenced
- The Model Code is only a voluntary code under regulations
- Food safety auditors do not audit animal welfare, but RSPCA SA inspectors can undertake routine inspections
- Meat inspectors may be either company or local government employed
- All large abattoirs are required to have CCTV which is reviewed during audits
- Primesafe annual report contains only limited information on the number of animal welfare complaints