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Inspectorate
RSPCA Inspectors work tirelessly to protect animals from cruelty. Last year, our team of 19 Inspectors investigated an astounding 8,509 reported cases of animal cruelty across Victoria. This includes Inspectors who are based in Geelong, Melton, Ballarat, Bendigo, Wangaratta, Sale, Pearcedale, Pakenham and Melbourne.
Our Inspectors work to protect animals from cruelty and neglect by enforcing existing law. RSPCA Inspectors are authorised to enforce the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (POCTAA) 1986 and Part 4 of the Domestic Animals Act (DAA) 1994 in Victoria. They are the only non-government officers with the power to lay charges under POCTAA.
RSPCA Victoria Inspectorate costs approximately $3 million each year. This includes legal costs, caring for animals rescued from cruelty and undertaking large scale operations. Victorian State Government funding for the Inspectorate amounts to only $1 million per year. The Inspectorate relies on generous donations from the community to fund the remainder of its work.
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