On Wednesday, 13 May 2015, The Legislative Council ordered that a select committee be established to inquire into the operations of The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Western Australia (Inc), including an examination of —

(a) its funding from the government;
(b) its objectives; and
(c) the use of its powers.

The select committee is to report to the Council by no later than Thursday, 3 December 2015.

On 15 October 2015 the Legislative Council granted an extension of time in which to report from 3 December 2015 to 6 April 2016.

On 24 March 2016 the Legislative Council granted an extension of time in which to report from 6 April 2016 to 19 May 2016.

Submission Number	Submitting person/organisation
	Mr Dean Lyon received on 3 Jul 2015
	Greg MacPherson received on 3 Jul 2015
	Geraldton Dog Rescue received on 9 Jul 2015
	Ms Tracey Loller received on 9 Jul 2015
	Animal Pest Management Services received on 2 Jul 2015
	Ms Angie Rogan received on 3 Jul 2015
	Heart Foundation Western Australia received on 2 Jul 2015
	Drs Matthew & Ina Carrick received on 9 Jul 2015
	Australian Deer Association received on 9 Jul 2015
	Mr B & Mrs C Fitzgerald received on 10 Jul 2015
	Midlands Cattle Breeders' Association received on 10 Jul 2015
	Department of Agriculture and Food received on 10 Jul 2015
	Mr Neale Blackwood received on 2 Jul 2015
	Ms Tanya Urago received on 2 Jul 2015
	Ms Adele Culverwell received on 1 Jul 2015
	Ms Tricia Turner received on 1 Jul 2015
	Ms Vicki Carpenter received on 1 Jul 2015
	Ms Anne Griffiths received on 2 Jul 2015
	Sentient received on 3 Jul 2015
	Mr Graeme Campbell received on 2 Jul 2015
	Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Australia received on 3 Jul 2015
	The University of Western Australia received on 2 Jul 2015
	Ms Kathleen Wheeldon received on 2 Jul 2015
	Mrs Marilyn Harrison received on 1 Jul 2015
	Mr Robert Martin received on 6 Jul 2015
	Mr Marc Deas received on 3 Jul 2015
	J.A van Niekerk received on 3 Jul 2015
	Dr Dianne Evans received on 3 Jul 2015
	Ms Beverley Giraud & Chrys Matthews received on 9 Jul 2015
	Mr Richard Bradshaw received on 6 Jul 2015
	Mr Ian Harrison received on 6 Jul 2015
	WA Farmers Federation received on 10 Jul 2015
	Dr Joe Kosterich received on 3 Jul 2015
	Ms Sally Brindal received on 5 Jul 2015
	Ms Christine Glenn received on 17 Jul 2015
	Mingenew Irwin Group received on 8 Jul 2015
	Ms Ruchita Saklani received on 10 Jul 2015
	Ms Anne Dewson received on 3 Jul 2015
	Saving Animals from Euthanasia received on 6 Jul 2015
	Chris Golding received on 6 Jul 2015
	Mr Tobie Deale received on 3 Jul 2015
	Cat Haven received on 1 Jul 2015
	Dogs' Refuge Home (WA) Inc received on 1 Jul 2015
	Dr Erich Volschenk received on 3 Jul 2015
	Mr J. & Mrs J. Smith received on 2 Jul 2015
	The Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Western Australia (Inc) received on 2 Jul 2015
	Mr Simon McPherson received on 29 Jun 2015
	Ms Myriam Leonardy received on 2 Jul 2015
	Ms Hazel Ainsworth received on 1 Jul 2015
	Mr Rod Cleary received on 2 Jul 2015
	Pastoralists and Graziers Association received on 3 Jul 2015
	Hon Rob Johnson, JP, MLA received on 2 Jul 2015
	Ms Jennifer Hole received on 1 Jul 2015
	Mrs Ivy Goodwin received on 1 Jul 2015
	Mr Mark Mitcheson-Low received on 2 Jul 2015
	Mrs Mary Regts received on 30 Jun 2015
	Ms Anne Zadkovich received on 3 Jul 2015
	Ms Maddy Swann received on 2 Jul 2015
	Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals WA received on 1 Jul 2015
	Mrs Patricia Skilton received on 1 Jul 2015
	Ms Patricia Long received on 1 Jul 2015
	Ms Sally Palmer received on 1 Jul 2015
	Dr Krystyna Rowland received on 2 Jul 2015
	Ms Beverley Mower received on 1 Jul 2015
	Ms Rebecca Carbone received on 3 Jul 2015
	Ms Charme Galvin received on 1 Jul 2015
	Ms Penny Nielsen received on 1 Jul 2015
	Ms Darryl James received on 25 Jun 2015
	Ms Doris Raab received on 2 Jul 2015
	Ms Wendy Dugmore received on 3 Jul 2015
	Mr Jamie Chester received on 1 Jul 2015
	Ms Kay Bradfield received on 2 Jul 2015
	Ms Penny Treadgold received on 1 Jul 2015
	Vets Against Live Export received on 1 Jul 2015
	Ms Deanne Vines received on 3 Jul 2015
	Ms Rosalind Robinson received on 1 Jul 2015
	Mr Paul Innes received on 22 Jun 2015
	Ms Jackie Wigh received on 3 Jul 2015
	Ms Margaret Herley received on 19 Jun 2015
	Dr Malcolm Caulfield received on 4 Jun 2015
	Ms Ormonde Waters received on 29 May 2015
	Mr Trevor Ruwoldt received on 17 Jun 2015
	Mr G. & Mrs B. Cornish received on 23 Jun 2015
	Mr Steve Marshall received on 16 Jun 2015
	Ms Valerie Heath received on 25 Jun 2015
	S. Hazell received on 30 Jun 2015
	Ms Wendy Alford received on 29 Jun 2015
	Ms Hazel James received on 25 Jun 2015
	Ms Kerry Lippitt received on 24 Jun 2015
	Mr Eric Ball OAM received on 29 Jun 2015
	Mr Brian Ridal received on 19 Jun 2015
	Ms Carole Trivett received on 25 Jun 2015
	Ms Rae Johnson received on 26 Jun 2015
	Mr Simon Omotosho received on 20 Jun 2015
	Ms Geraldine Robertson received on 22 Jun 2015
	Mr Paul Barrett received on 19 Jun 2015
	Private Citizen received on 29 Jun 2015
	T. Atkinson received on 26 Jun 2015
	Ms Angela Smith received on 29 May 2015
	Mr John Edwards received on 16 Jun 2015
	Ashley Morris received on 20 Jun 2015
	Mr Russ Lewsey received on 16 Jun 2015
	Ms Teresa Harshaw received on 19 Jun 2015
	Ms Eileen Sims received on 24 Jun 2015
	Private Citizen received on 30 Jun 2015
	Mr Russell Lockyer received on 1 Jul 2015
	Mr Malcolm H.W. Jenkinson received on 16 Jun 2015
	Mr Barrie Collins received on 20 Jun 2015
	Mr Philip Philpott received on 15 Jun 2015
	Sporting Shooters' Association of Australia received on 30 Jun 2015
	Mr Daryl Stuart received on 16 Jun 2015
	Ms Jo Adams received on 22 Jun 2015
	Ms Trish Russell received on 23 Jun 2015
	Ms Eleanor Davey received on 27 Jun 2015
	Mr Rainer Repke received on 19 Jun 2015
	Australian Veterinary Association (Western Australia) received on 1 Sep 2015
	Ms Mariana May received on 2 Jul 2015
	Livestock and Rural Transport Association of Western Australia received on 27 Jul 2015
	Mr Simon Eager received on 3 Jul 2015
	Mr Derek Hall received on 16 Jun 2015
	Ms Judy Hungerford received on 10 Jun 2015
	Private Citizen received on 6 Jul 2015
	Ms Peta Rakela received on 30 Jun 2015
	Dr Ina Carrick received on 9 Jul 2015
	Hon Lynn MacLaren MLC received on 3 Jul 2015
	Ms Deirdre Seddon received on 2 Jul 2015
	Mr Mark Aldridge received on 2 Jul 2015
	Australian Federation of Livestock Working Dog Owners received on 11 Jun 2015
	Private citizen received on 8 Oct 2015
	Ms Stacey Bell received on 14 Sep 2015
	Ms Helena Saunders received on 27 Aug 2015

Related Documents/Response to Questions on Notice:

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Unless a venue is specified, hearings are held at the
Legislative Council Committee Rooms, Level 1, 2 Parliament Place, West Perth

Date	Time	Organisation
17 Aug 2015	01:15 PM	Eric Ball
17 Aug 2015	03:00 PM	Pastoralists and Graziers Association of WA (Inc)
17 Aug 2015	04:00 PM	Western Australian Farmers Federation
07 Sep 2015	10:15 AM	Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Western Australia (Inc)
07 Sep 2015	12:30 PM	Racing and Wagering Western Australia
14 Sep 2015	11:15 AM	Drs Matthew and Ina Carrick, Greenough Equine Veterinary Centre
14 Sep 2015	12:45 PM	Department of Agriculture and Food
21 Sep 2015	11:15 AM	Dr Jennifer Hood
12 Oct 2015	10:15 AM	Commercial Egg Producers’ Association of WA (Inc)
12 Oct 2015	11:15 AM	WA Live Exporters’ Association
12 Oct 2015	12:30 PM	State Solicitor’s Office
19 Oct 2015	12:15 PM	John Flint
19 Oct 2015	01:15 PM	WA Live Exporters' Association
16 Nov 2015	12:00 PM	Department of Agriculture and Food
23 Nov 2015	10:15 AM	Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Western Australia (Inc)
23 Nov 2015	01:15 PM	Craig Forsyth

Related Transcripts of Evidence:

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Evidence by.. Ian Randles (Policy Officer, Pastoralists and Graziers Association of WA) on 17 Aug 2015

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Evidence by.. Eric Ball on 17 Aug 2015

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Evidence by.. Anthony York (Senior Vice President, Western Australian Farmers Federation), Kim Haywood (Executive Officer, Policy, Western Australian Farmers Federation) on 17 Aug 2015

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Evidence by.. Mr Richard Burt (Chief Executive Officer, Racing and Wagering Western Australia), Mr Denis Borovica (General Manager, Racing Integrity, Racing and Wagering Western Australia), Dr Judith Medd (Racing Industry Veterinarian, Racing and Wagering Western Australia) on 7 Sep 2015

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Evidence by.. Mrs Lynne Bradshaw (President, RSPCA WA), Mr David van Ooran (Chief Executive Officer, RSPCA WA), Mrs Amanda Swift (Chief Inspector, RSPCA WA) on 7 Sep 2015

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Evidence by.. Dr Ina Carrick (Veterinarian, Greenough Equine Services), Dr Matthew Carrick (Veterinarian, Bos Vet and Rural) on 14 Sep 2015

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Evidence by.. Mr Rob Delane (Director General, Department of Agriculture and Food WA), Mr Kevin Chennell (Executive Director, Biosecurity and Regulation, Department of Agriculture and Food WA), Mr Neil Sarti (Manager, Biosecurity, Compliance and Investigation, Department of Agriculture and Food WA), Dr Maike Turnbull (Veterinary Officer, Department of Agriculture and Food WA), Ms Charlotte McIntyre (Acting Principal Compliance Inspector, Department of Agriculture and Food WA) on 14 Sep 2015

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Evidence by.. Dr Jennifer Hood (Consultant, Animal Welfare, Ethics and Regulatory Compliance) on 21 Sep 2015

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Evidence by.. Mr John Simpson (President, The Commercial Egg Producers’ Association of WA Inc), Ms Lucy Radzikowska (Executive Officer, The Commercial Egg Producers’ Association of WA Inc) on 12 Oct 2015

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Evidence by.. Ms Carolyn Thatcher (Senior Assistant State Counsel, State Solicitor’s Office) on 12 Oct 2015

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Evidence by.. Mr John Flint (Assistant Editor, The Sunday Times/PerthNow) on 19 Oct 2015

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Evidence by.. Mr Rob Delane (Director General, Department of Agriculture and Food WA), Mr Kevin Chennell (Executive Director, Biosecurity and Regulation, Department of Agriculture and Food WA), Mr Neil Sarti (Manager, Biosecurity, Compliance and Investigations, Department of Agriculture and Food WA), Dr Sarah Plant (Director, Emergency Management Capability, Department of Agriculture and Food WA), Dr Maike Turnbull (Veterinary Officer, Department of Agriculture and Food WA) on 16 Nov 2015

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Evidence by.. Mr Craig Forsyth on 23 Nov 2015

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Evidence by.. Mr David van Ooran (Chief Executive Officer, RSPCA WA), Mrs Lynne Bradshaw (President, RSPCA WA), Mrs Amanda Swift (Chief Inspector, RSPCA WA) on 23 Nov 2015

Related Reports:

Report No	Title	Date tabled	Related documents
	Select Committee into the operations of The Royal Society for The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Western Australia (Inc) - Extension of Time	23 Mar 2016

Related Inquiries:

•	Select Committee into the operations of The Royal Society for The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Western Australia (Inc)

Members conducting inquiry

Members:

Hon. Ricky (Rick) John Mazza MLC
Hon. Paul John Brown MLC
Hon. Nigel Charles Hallett MLC
Ms Lynn Ellen MacLaren MLC
Hon. Dr Sally Elizabeth Talbot MLC

Staff Members:

Ms Niamh Corbett (Advisory Officer)
Ms Samantha Parsons (Committee Clerk)