The primary role of the Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) is to ensure that all animal care and use is conducted in accordance with the Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for the Scientific Purposes and incorporates the 3 R's principles of replacement, reduction and refinement.
- Alternatives to animal use
- Animal Monitoring program and records
- Health
- Diet
- Source
- Transport
- Housing
- Skills of Investigators
- Species
- Methods
- Statistics
- Justifications
- Re-use impact
- Time frame
Who is on it?
- Veterinary Surgeon
- Researcher with experience using animals
- Animal Welfare Advocate
- Community Member with no related prior experience
Established mechanisms and procedures of the committee are documented in its Operating Statement including the Terms of Reference.
Executive Committee
2024 Meeting dates
Agendas Deadline (Wednesday) | Meeting dates (Tuesday) |
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January 18 | January 30 |
February 1 | February 13 (Annual reports) |
February 14 | February 27 |
March 13 | March 26 |
April 17 | April 30 |
May 15 | May 28 |
June 12 | June 25 |
July 17 | July 30 |
August 14 | August 27 |
September 18 | October 1 |
October 23 | November 5 |
November 20 | December 3 |
AEC decisions
Outright approval: Work using animals MAY commence.
Subject to: Work using animals MAY commence with restrictions, requirements or clarifications on the approval which MUST be adhered to.
Conditional: The proposed use of animals is not approved and work using animals MUST NOT commence. With further satisfactory information provided, approval may be granted.
Not approved (resubmit): An application may be resubmitted. Access to animals is denied.
Not Approved (no resubmit): Resubmission of the application will not change the outcome. Access to animals is denied.