Does the Code apply to other poultry farms or free range farms?
No. This Code does not apply to egg production, farms that produce chicks to be supplied to broiler farms for rearing (poultry hatcheries or the raising of pullets and broiler breeders), non-broiler poultry species, such as quail, duck, turkey and geese, or free range chickens (where the chickens have access to an outdoor range and an indoor shelter). While the Code does not apply in these cases, a planning permit may still be required. Consult with your local council. 6. Will existing farms need to comply with the new 2009 Code? Where there is no intention to expand the operation, broiler farms that were lawfully established before the Code was introduced may continue to operate in conformity with their previous lawful operations. These rights are referred to as ‘existing use rights’. However, if a broiler farm is seeking approval to expand, both the existing farm and the new development must comply with the Code that is the incorporated document at the time of the planning permit app
