The move towards a national COP for Saleyard Animal Welfare took another positive step yesterday (Thursday May 24). At a workshop in Tullamarine representatives from all states and other relevant organizations provided the initial signoff on the version created by the Victoria working group. Once these final edits are completed and agreed to by this broader national group the next step can be taken. This involves a Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) and then subsequent introduction into the relevant state acts.