Resources, Downloads and Links

Below are links to documents, form, policy, legislation and national guidelines relating to animal ethics.

Please note the Research Application Form has changed, you now need to have all co-investigators sign the form.

Note: the Annual Animal Use report, due 31 March can be found under the Reports tab.

AEC Policy and Procedure Documents

Opportunistic Sampling, Vouchering and Amendments to Projects in the Field Policy - Has been retracted and under review. This policy is no longer accepted by the AEC.

NHMRC Guidelines to Promote the Wellbeing of Animals Used for Scientific Purposes
- A reference for acceptable and humane research methods such as blood and sample collection, administration of substances, anaesthesia, humane killing, project planning, environmental enrichment and other methods to ensure well-being and minimise pain and distress in animals.
- Includes an update to Table H1 - Methods of humane killing an euthanasia in rats and mice
A Guide to the Care and Use of Australian Native Mammals in Research and Teaching
- A reference guide for the use of some commonly encountered species of Australian native animals.
NHMRC Principles and guidelines for the care and use of non-human primates for scientific purposes
- The standards of care to be met when using non-human primates in research or teaching.

Queensland Biosecurity Animal Welfare and Ethics - The site of the Queensland animal research and teaching regulator
NHMRC Animal research ethics - Additional policy documents and guidelines for federally funded organisations
The Animal Ethics Infolink - NSW Department of Primary Industries resource and reference website
Northern Territory Animal Welfare Branch - Regulator for the scientific use of animals in the Territory
Western Australian Department of Agriculture and Food - Regulator for the scientific use of animals in WA
NC3Rs National for the Replacement, Refinement, and Reduction of Animals in Research - A guide for methods to include the 3Rs in your research and teaching projects