Abattoir audits in Australia per state
New South Wales
- Two audits per year plus one dedicated animal welfare audit
- Up to one audit per month for poorly performing abattoirs
- More than 90% are unannounced
Victoria
- Four audits per year, more for non-conformance, less where capacity to self-manage is demonstrated.
- Additional unannounced inspections
Queensland
- One audit per year, can be announced or unannounced.
- Random checks also part of routine verification activities.
South Australia
- At least two audits per year, more if evidence of non-compliance.
- Majority unannounced.
Western Australia
- Two announced audits per year.
- Unannounced audits if deemed appropriate.
Northern Territory
- Two announced audits per year.
Tasmania
- Minimum two audits per year.
- Unannounced audits if department is made aware of possible breach.
Note: Audits are official visits, most often announced, to examine business records for compliance throughout a certain period. In some states, additional inspection are carried out in between audits for spot checks. These can be announced or unannounced.
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