Western Australian Current Regulations Western Australian Current Regulations (1) An operator of a
livestock handling facility (other than a saleyard or depot) being used to
hold, load or unload livestock undertaking a transport process must ensure
that the facility has suitable conditions for the livestock.
Penalty for this subregulation: a fine of
$7 500.
(2) For the purposes
of subregulation (1), a livestock handling facility provides suitable
conditions for the livestock it is being used to hold, load or unload
if —
(a) it
has effective airflow that is appropriate for the species and class of
livestock using the facility; and
(b) it
has a surface or flooring that minimises the risk of injury to the livestock
from slipping or falling; and
(c) it
is free from internal protrusions and objects that may cause injury to the
livestock; and
(d) it
has sufficient vertical clearance so as to minimise the risk of injury to the
livestock; and
(e) it
is otherwise suitable for the species and class of livestock using the
facility.