Table 3.

Statutory definition of ‘animal’ in each state and territories’ animal welfare act. References as follows: ACT [28], NSW [29], NT [30], QLD [27], SA [31], TAS [32], VIC [26], and WA [33].

Jurisdiction	Mammals	Reptile	Amphibian	Birds	Fish	Crustacean	Cephalopod
ACT	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓ *	✓
NSW	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓ *
NT	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓ **	✓
QLD	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
SA	✓	✓	✓	✓
TAS	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
VIC	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
WA	✓	✓	✓	✓

* Only if used for human consumption. ** Captive fish only.