Any use of animals for scientific purposes must be ethical, humane and responsible. 

In Australia, the state and territory governments have regulatory responsibility for animal welfare, including the care and use of animals for scientific purposes.

National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) provides national leadership on the ethical, humane and responsible care and use of animals for scientific purposes through provision of guidance in the Australian code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes (the Code). The Code is adopted into legislation in all Australian states and territories.

We also provide information to help people ensure that the use of animals is ethical, humane, complies with all relevant legislation and the Code, and meets the highest possible standards. Guidance and resources include:

Animal Welfare Committee

NHMRC's Animal Welfare Committee advises us on issues about the care and use of animals in biomedical research.

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