NHMRC Code of Practice - Review

The Australian Code of Practice for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes is under review. A discussion paper has been drafted by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) on behalf of the Code Liaison Group, for targeted consultation of Animal Ethics Committees and institutions.

Discussion Paper (pdf 148kb)
Covering letter (pdf 68kb)

Forward comments on the issues raised in the discussion paper as well as any other aspects of the Code by 5 pm  on 22 September 2009 to  ethics@nhmrc.gov.au; or:

Project Officer - Animal Ethics
Health and Research Ethics Section
National Health and Medical Research Council
PO Box 1421
Canberra
ACT 2601