The University of Queensland (UQ) uses animals for research and teaching purposes. The Institution is registered with the government regulatory body under the Animal Care and Protection Act (2001) (The Act) and adheres to The Australian Code of Practice for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes (current edition) (The Code). Similarly the university adheres to other statutory Acts, Codes and guidelines as dictated by the needs of individual projects.

In fulfilling its legal obligations, the University seeks expressions of interest from persons external to the University who can meet either of the following criteria, and are interested in becoming involved:

Category C
A person with demonstrable commitment to, and established experience in, furthering the welfare of animals, who is not employed by or otherwise associated with the institution, and who is not involved in the care and use of animals for scientific purposes. Veterinarians with specific animal welfare interest and experience may meet the requirements of this Category. While not representing an animal welfare organisation, the person should, where possible, be selected on the basis of active membership of, and nomination by, such an organisation; or

Category D
A person who is both independent of the institution and who has never been involved in the use of animals in scientific or teaching activities, either in their employment or beyond their under-graduate education. Category D members should be viewed by the wider community as bringing a completely independent view to the AEC, and must not fit the requirements of any other Category.

Interested persons should download and read the following documents:

• Further information
• Membership application

To discuss the matter further, please contact Mrs Ann Higgins, Animal Welfare Unit Coordinator on 3365 2713, or email a.higgins@research.uq.edu.au.