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Activities involving animals must only be conducted in line with university policy, compliance with relevant legislation and after approval by the University’s Animal Ethics Committee (AEC). Such approvals are only issued if the potential benefits of the work are likely to outweigh the effects on the animals concerned.
The University upholds the principles of Reduction, Refinement and Replacement. Ethical use, appropriate care and respect for animals involved are central to the University’s policy and procedure framework.
JCU recognises the significant role animals play in the progression of human knowledge. JCU research projects use animals only when their use is justified and when no other alternatives are available.
If you have an enquiry, concern or complaint about any of the following, you may contact the Animal Welfare Officer directly for confidential advice, discuss the concern or lodge a complaint.
Concerns, complaints and feedback about the treatment of animals at JCU are taken seriously and will be thoroughly investigated with action taken if proven.
If you have an enquiry, concern or complaint about any of the following, you may contact the Animal Welfare Officer directly for confidential advice, discuss the concern or lodge a complaint.
- An animal being held on the property of the University or an external property or field work site.
- The activities or behaviour of a researcher, teacher or other staff member.
- The activities of a person or group that may affect or interfere with animal welfare, health or the progress of a research or teaching project.
All concerns and complaints will be followed up promptly and confidentially, although at times, there might be a need to identify the complainant for procedural fairness.
The Animal Welfare Officer and AEC follow the University’s investigation and complaint procedures to ensure all parties are heard and the matter is dealt with effectively. Anonymous complaints will also be investigated, however, the ability to investigate thoroughly may be affected by not being able to clarify certain facts with the original complainant.
If you receive a complaint about your work with animals, please refer it to the JCU Connect Animal Welfare and Ethics team to ensure the complaint is dealt with and to prevent unnecessary escalation.
JCU's Animal Ethics Committee's primary role is to protect the welfare of animals used in research and teaching and ensure that their use is justified and scientifically worthwhile.
View the AEC Application Process.
Animal Ethics Committee Chair
Professor Lin Schwarzkopf
College of Marine & Environmental Sciences
James Cook University
Email: ethics@jcu.edu.au
Phone: (07) 4781 5467
Deadline to Ethics Monitor | Closing Date to Ethics Office | AEC Meeting Date |
|---|---|---|
12 January 2021 9 February 2021 16 March 2021 16 April 2021 11 May 2021 15 June 2021 13 July 2021 17 August 2021 14 September 2021 12 October 2021 16 November 2021 | 19 January 2021 16 February 2021 23 March 2021 23 April 2021 18 May 2021 22 June 2021 20 July 2021 24 August 2021 21 September 2021 19 October 2021 23 November 2021 | 02 February 2021 02 March 2021 06 April 2021 04 May 2021 01 June 2021 06 July 2021 03 August 2021 07 September 2021 05 October 2021 02 November 2021 07 December 2021 |
Contact the JCU Connect Animal Welfare and Ethics team
Visit the JCU Connect Ethics team on level 3 in The Science Place (Townsville) or in the Sir Robert Norman Building E2, Room 102C (Cairns).
