AEC Policies, Resources and Links

It is highly recommended that investigators familiarise themselves with important AEC procedures and policies in order to facilitate the effective and efficient consideration and conduct of projects.

• AEC Terms of Reference
• AEC Operating Procedures
• AEC Sharing Agreement
• AEC Meeting Da​tes and Submission Deadlines
• AEC Risk Assessment Framework
  
• AEC Compliance Policy
• Video Footage and Photographs
  

• Investigator Training

Legislation a​nd Guidelines

To ensure compliance with the law and national guidelines, all investigators must familiarise themselves with:

• Animal Welfare Act 1993
• Australian code for the care and use of animals ​for scientific purposes, 8th Edition (2013)​

Other guidelines that may be of use include:​

• NHMRC Guidelines to Promote the Wellbeing of Animals Used for Scientific Purposes (2008)​
• ANZCCART Guidelines for Euthanasia of Animals Used for Scientific Purposes (2001)
• Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research (2007)
• A Guide to the care and use of Australian native mammals in researc​h and teaching (2014)​​
  

Other​ Useful Resources

• Animal Research Licensing​
  
• NRE Tas Scientific Permits (Fauna)​
• National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)​
• Australian and New Zealand Council for the Care of Animals in Research and Teaching
  

​​Executive Summary AEC Annual Report