The review of the Australian code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes (the Code) will be led by the Office of NHMRC with advice from NHMRC’s Animal Welfare Committee. The review will also be informed by an Interdepartmental Committee (IDC) comprising representatives from relevant state, territory and Commonwealth departments and agencies. Additional expert advice may be sought on specific issues as required.

NHMRC’s Animal Welfare Committee

Information about NHMRC’s Animal Welfare Committee can be found on the Committee webpage.

Interdepartmental Committee

Membership comprises representatives from the following departments and agencies:

Commonwealth

  • Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
  • Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
  • Department of Education
  • Department of Health and Aged Care
  • Australian Research Council
  • Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

State and territory

  • ACT Transport Canberra and City Services
  • NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
  • NT Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
  • QLD Department of Primary Industries
  • SA Department of Environment and Water
  • TAS Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania
  • VIC Agriculture Victoria
  • WA Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development