Approval to Operate or Construct an Abattoir - Western Australia

Description

You will require this approval if you intend to construct or operate an abattoir in Western Australia. An abattoir is any premises or place used to slaughter animals for sale for human consumption, including the holding yards and other places used in connection with an abattoir.

Please consult the Contact Officer for more information.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this approval you must:

  • provide details of the abattoir as required by the Agency, including the abattoir's proposed location and management
  • submit the required forms
  • pay the required fees.

Please consult the Contact Officer for more information regarding eligibility requirements.

Duration

As specified by the Agency.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $305.70

Application to construct an abattoir
Apply Application All $859.43

Application for approval to operate an abattoir that is accredited by Aus-Meat

Apply Application All $1145.18

Application for approval to operate an abattoir that is not accredited by Aus-Meat
Apply Licence All $917.34

Approval to operate an abattoir that is accredited by Aus-Meat (plus throughput fee)
Apply Licence All $1154.11

Approval to operate an abattoir that is not accredited by Aus-Meat (plus throughput fee)
Transfer Transfer All $324.72

Notification of change of ownership
Vary Variation All $57.38

Application for variation of approval conditions

Forms

Task Business Structure Resources
Apply All Approval to Operate or Construct an Abattoir - Please consult the Contact Officer for information on forms to be submitted.

Act(s) name

Western Australian Meat Industry Authority Act 1976 WA

Regulation(s) name

Western Australian Meat Industry Authority Regulations 1985 WA

Application process

Apply

Submit all forms and supporting documentation at least two months prior to the intended construction or operation date.

Administering agency

Western Australian Meat Industry Authority

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.

Contact Officer

Western Australian Meat Industry Authority
Operating address: Lot 5
131 Muchea East Road
Muchea, Western Australia 6501
Mailing address: PO BOX 390
Bullsbrook, Western Australia 6084
Phone: 08 9271 0013
Email: wamia@wamia.wa.gov.au