Table 4.

Statutory definition of ‘owner/person in charge’ in each state and territories’ animal welfare Act.

Jurisdiction	Owner/Person in Charge
ACT	“custody or control” [28].
NSW	“possession or custody” or “care, control or supervision” [29].
NT	“possession” where possession includes custody, care, control or supervision [30].
QLD	“custody” where custody includes care and control, or “proprietary interests” [34].
SA	“custody and control” [31].
TAS	“control, possession or custody” [35].
VIC	“possession or custody” or “care, control or supervision” [36].
WA	“actual physical custody or control” [33].