Animal Research Ethics Committee (AREC)

The AREC considers applications for all animal experimentation projects to be conducted at the Royal Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital.

The composition and activities of the AREC are governed by its Terms of Reference and the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) guidelines. The AREC’s activities are carried out in accordance with the Australian Code of Practice for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes’, 7th edition 2004 (the Code) and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986 (POCTA).

Forms/Templates
Meeting Schedule
Policies and Guidelines
Submitting your application to AREC

Useful Links

- National Health & Medical Research Council
- Bureau of Animal Welfare
- NHMRC Code of Practice for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes