RSPCA inspectorate and/or the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources and funded by industry. animal welfare. Issues of independence Review of and conflicts of interest were raised by the overwhelming majority of stakeholders competencies interviewed due to GRV occupying this dual role. This section outlines the GRV inspectors and stewards should have arguments the necessary expertise and/or training in for the Review’s recommendation of the greyhound animal welfare and establishment of a separate body to management, including the auditing of regulate animal welfare in the greyhound facilities. Currently GRV inspectors have industry. local government experience and training and bring significant audit competencies to GRV their role. Stewards have less formal audit animal welfare qualifications but bring considerable industry experience. initiatives Further work should be undertaken to GRV recognises that ensuring animal assess capabilities required for both welfare outcomes is critical to the inspector and steward roles and ensure sustainable development of the industry. appropriate formal and informal learning The first of the ‘strategic competency’ and development processes are in place. GRV Strategic Plan 2014-19 is The appropriate level of competency for Welfare The aim ‘Greyhound Excellence’. DAA authorisation is: a Certificate IV in is to ensure the welfare of racing Animal Control and Regulation; or the greyhounds as an Certificate III in Local Government industry wide priority through the setting and (Animal Management) or equivalent; or 5 years relevant experience in animal management (i.e. as an authorised officer of a local council or RSPCA inspector). For POCTAA this would be complemented with an additional briefing on powers, penalties and offence investigation, devised and provided by the Greyhound Inspectorate As the controlling body, GRV has an important role in promoting the economic interests of greyhound racing. GRV is also the primary organisation responsible for regulating the industry, including
RSPCA inspectorate and/or the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources and funded by industry. Review of competencies GRV inspectors and stewards should have the necessary expertise and/or training in greyhound animal welfare and management, including the auditing of facilities. Currently GRV inspectors have local government experience and training and bring significant audit competencies to their role. Stewards have less formal audit qualifications but bring considerable industry experience. Further work should be undertaken to assess capabilities required for both inspector and steward roles and ensure appropriate formal and informal learning and development processes are in place. The appropriate level of competency for DAA authorisation is: a Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation; or the Certificate III in Local Government (Animal Management) or equivalent; or 5 years relevant experience in animal management (i.e. as an authorised officer of a local council or RSPCA inspector). For POCTAA this would be complemented with an additional briefing on powers, penalties and offence investigation, devised and provided by the Greyhound Inspectorate As the controlling body, GRV has an important role in promoting the economic interests of greyhound racing. GRV is also the primary organisation responsible for regulating the industry, including animal welfare. Issues of independence and conflicts of interest were raised by the overwhelming majority of stakeholders interviewed due to GRV occupying this dual role. This section outlines the arguments for the Review’s recommendation of the establishment of a separate body to regulate animal welfare in the greyhound industry. GRV animal welfare initiatives GRV recognises that ensuring animal welfare outcomes is critical to the sustainable development of the industry. The first ‘strategic competency’ of the GRV Strategic Plan 2014-19 is ‘Greyhound Welfare Excellence’. The aim is to ensure the welfare of racing greyhounds as an industry wide priority through the setting and
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