In NSW the RSPCA seems to have open slather courtesy of the NSW Liberal Government under the rubber stamping hand of Katrina Hodgkinson.
There are simply no provisions for the Minister to table these complaints in the House of Parliament of NSW. Hence the members are literally kept in the dark on the aberrations that this out of control organisation is inflicting on the constituents.
Who would be so stupid to lodge a complaint against these vexatious bullies!
Unlike any other organisation, it has an open book to intimidate and prosecute, engage in phone tapping, as well as launching media campaigns designed to further their own cause, with little head to the innocent farmers and allied industries.
The cat is well and truly out of the bag when it comes to reining in the far reaching powers of the RSPCA.
Its about time that the NSW Parliament takes the ‘bull” by the horns and gets some sanity and transparency to this profit hungry organisation.
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Source: http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/livestock/animal-welfare/complaints/enforcement
Complaints about enforcement
Who can investigate general animal cruelty?
The enforcement agencies of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979 (the Act) can investigate cruelty to an animal. The enforcement agencies are:
The Department of Primary Industries does not have powers of enforcement under the Act.
I want to complain about one of the enforcement agencies
The aim of the enforcement agencies is to ensure that cruelty to animals is prevented and the welfare of animals is promoted. While carrying out these duties, enforcement officers are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner while meeting the objectives of the Act in a way which is an appropriate exercise of their powers.
In most cases, complaints can be resolved by raising them with the Inspector directly. By simply and clearly explaining why you are complaining and giving the Inspector a chance to respond, you may be able to resolve the issue. If this is unsuccessful, you should escalate your complaint.
I talked to the Inspector, but I still want to complain
NSW Police officers
If you would like to complain about a NSW Police officer involved in an animal cruelty matter; please contact the NSW Police Customer Assistance Unit on 1800 622 571, or visit your local police station. Further information about making a complaint is also available from the NSW Police website at: www.police.nsw.gov.au/services/additional_services/complain_about_a_police_officer
RSPCA Inspectors
If you would like to complain about an RSPCA Inspector involved in an animal cruelty matter, please contact the Chief Inspector of the RSPCA NSW in writing at inspectors@rspcansw.org.au or at PO Box 34, Yagoona NSW 2199.
In all complaints to the Chief Inspector, you should include:
- Your name, address and contact details;
- A simple and clear description of your problem with the Inspector;
- The name (if known) of the Inspector;
- A realistic explanation of what you would like to happen as a result of your complaint; and
- Any other relevant information.
The Chief Inspector will endeavour to respond to your complaint within 28 days.
Animal Welfare League Inspectors
If you would like to complain about an Animal Welfare League Inspector involved in an animal cruelty matter, please contact the Chief Inspector of the Animal Welfare League NSW in writing at inspectors@awlnsw.com.au, or at PO Box K1086, Haymarket NSW 1240.
In all complaints to the Chief Inspector, you should include:
- Your name, address and contact details;
- A simple and clear description of your problem with the Inspector;
- The name (if known) of the Inspector;
- A realistic explanation of what you would like to happen as a result of your complaint; and
- Any other relevant information.
The Chief Inspector will endeavour to respond to your complaint within 28 days.
Approved charitable organisations
Please note that as ‘approved charitable organisations’ under the Act, the RSPCA NSW and the Animal Welfare League NSW must provide the Minister for Primary Industries with details of any complaints received by the organisation in relation to its activities under the Act, including details as to the resolution of those complaints and the disciplinary action taken against any person as a result of those complaints. This report must be provided on an annual basis.
Please note that complaints about matters which are or have been prosecuted may not receive a response if the nature of the complaint has or will be raised during the court process.