Research
Animal Research and Ethics Committee
The Animal Research Ethics Committee (AREC) is a multi-disciplinary committee established in accordance to the National Health & Medical Research Council (NHMRC) requirements, the Australian Code of Practice for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes (7th edition, 2004) and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Legislation (POCTA).
The Animal Research Ethics Committee (AREC) meet quartery and the membership consists of;
- A Senior Hospital Representative (Chair)
- A person with qualifications in veterinary science and with experience relevant to the activities of the institution (Category A)
- A suitably qualified person with substantial recent experience in the use of animals in scientific or teaching activities (Category B)
- A person with demonstrable commitment to, and established experience in, furthering the welfare of animals, who is not employed by or otherwise associated with the institution, and who is not involved in the care and use of animals for scientific purposes (Category C)
- A person who is both independent of the institution and who has never been involved in the use of animals in scientific or teaching activities (Category D)
- Persons responsible for the routine care of animals from within the institution (Category E)
Researchers are encouraged to attend the Committee meeting to speak to their application. An invitation is sent to researchers advising when their application will be considered. Please refer to the Forms and Documentation section for the latest version of template forms. If you would like further information in relation to how the Animal Research and Ethics Committee works and the reporting process, please refer to the General Information document.