The timeline chart outlines the expected timing for key milestones for the review of the Australian code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes (the Code).
The timeframes are indicative and are dependent on multiple external factors such as available resources and the quantity of consultation feedback.
Phase | Key milestone | Estimated timeframe |
|---|---|---|
1 | Planning and committee establishment. | April 2025 – June 2025 |
2 | Review of the 8th edition of Code and preparation of the draft 9th edition for public consultation. | July 2025 – June 2026 |
3 | Public consultation and analysis of feedback. | July 2025 – December 2026 |
4 | Revision of the draft 9th edition of the Code in response to consultation feedback. (Timeframe is dependent on quantity of consultation feedback.) | January 2027 – September 2027 |
5 | Finalisation, review by NHMRC Council and release by NHMRC CEO. | October – December 2027 |