Conclusion of investigation into alleged breaches of animal welfare - Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has conducted a thorough investigation of the video footage of practices at some Indonesian abattoirs provided to it by Animals Australia on Friday 24 February 2012. If further animal welfare breaches occur in these exporters' supply chains, they face additional penalties under the relevant legislation, including the possible loss of their export license. The system includes procedures to investigate allegations of animal welfare breaches and to take appropriate action where required.

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