WAMIA Act 1976

The Western Australian Meat Industry Authority (Authority) is established by the Western Australian Meat Industry Authority Act 1976 (the Act).

1. The functions of the Authority are -
   
   1. to survey and keep under review the establishments and facilities available in the State for the sale of livestock and the slaughter of animals, and for the processing of carcases, for human consumption;
   2. to review the operation of saleyards, abattoirs and processing works, including -
      
      1. inspecting and where appropriate approving, the premises and facilities, and the conduct of operations there; and
      2. recording in respect of each establishment its effective capacity and actual performance;
   3. to implement schemes and practices for the branding of any carcases or meat, which may include practices to define or identify its -
      
      1. source;
      2. method of production;
      3. processing treatment;
      4. quality; or
      5. other characteristics;
   4. to assume responsibility for, or arrange for the management of -
      
      1. Midland Saleyard; and
      2. if the Minister so directs, any other undertaking, establishment of facility in the meat industry;
   5. to encourage and promote improved efficiency throughout the meat industry;
   6. to advise the Minister generally, and in particular as to -
      
      1. methods of overcoming areas of conflicting interest within the meat and livestock industries;
      2. future requirements for saleyards, abattoirs and processing works, particularly in relation to the overall slaughtering capacity of the State and the location of those establishments; and
      3. any matter relating to the meat industry referred to it by the Minister, or any matter that it considers necessary; and
   7. to carry out such other functions as are required to give effect to this Act generally, in relation to saleyards, abattoirs, processing works and other facilities, undertakings or activities in the meat industry.
2. The Authority has such powers, including a power to acquire and dispose of property, as are necessary for the carrying out of its functions.

For further information you can download the Act at the State Law Publisher Website or you can contact the Western Australian Meat Industry Authority at wamia@wamia.wa.gov.au