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Animal Ethics Committee
	AEC Introduction
	Membership,ToR and OPs
	The Three R's
	Frequently Asked Questions about AEC
	Responsibilities of Investigators
	AEC Forms
	AEC Policies and Resources

Animal Ethics Committee

The Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment (DPIPWE) Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) has been established to consider proposals to conduct scientific or educational projects that involve animals. The DPIPWE AEC services DPIPWE Divisions and may, on request, assess applications to conduct animal research from external institutions, where there is considered to be significant public benefit from the research.

AEC approval is required under the Animal Welfare Act 1993 (the Act) and the Australian code of practice for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes, 7th Edition 2004 (the Code).

	AEC Introduction Outlines the function and purpose of the AEC with reference to the Code of Practice and the Act.

	Membership,ToR and OPs Outlines the categories of AEC membership, the DPIPWE AEC Terms of Reference and Operating Procedures.

	The Three R's The ‘Three R’s’ component of the AEC assessment – Reduction, Refinement and Replacement.

	Frequently Asked Questions about AEC Answers to questions that users of the DPIPWE Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) may have about the AEC and its processes.

	Responsibilities of Investigators Outlines the responsibilities of Chief Investigators and investigators under the Code of Practice.

	AEC Forms Forms required for AEC-related activities.

	AEC Policies and Resources Important policies and guidelines for researchers accessing the DPIPWE AEC.

Enquiries
  AEC Executive Officer
  GPO Box 44
  1 Franklin Wharf
  Hobart TAS 7001
  Phone: 03 6233 8543
  Fax: 03 6233 0865
  Email: executiveofficer.aec@dpipwe.tas.gov.au

Department switchboard: 1300 368 550 (local call cost within Australia)

See also Animal Research for information on licensing conditions for institutions conducting animal research, including interstate and overseas institutions conducting animal research in Tasmania.

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