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Animal Protection Act After 75 years of enforcing the Animal Protection Act, the RSPCA continue its enforcement role under the Animal Care and Protection Act 2001, (due to be proclaimed in March 2002). RSPCA Inspectors and a taskforce of DPI Inspectors will have powers to investigate and prosecute in suspected cases of animal cruelty. The Animals Protection Act was created in 1925 by the Queensland legislature, and RSPCA Inspectors became responsible for investigating breaches of and enforcing the Act. For many years, the Inspectorate was assisted by 'Honorary Inspectors', volunteers who dedicated much of their lives to investigating suspected cases of cruelty. Although Honorary Inspectors no longer operate in Queensland, they contributed a great deal to building awareness and public support for the RSPCA in Queensland. This act has now been revised, click here to view the Animal Care and Protection Act 2001. Back to top