It is highly recommended that investigators familiarise themselves with important AEC procedures and policies in order to facilitate the effective and efficient consideration and conduct of projects.

• AEC Terms of Reference
• AEC Operating Procedures
• AEC Sharing Agreement
• AEC Meeting Da​tes and Submission Deadlines
• AEC Risk Assessment Framework
  
• AEC Compliance Policy
• Video Footage and Photographs
  

• Investigator Training

Legislation and Guidelines

To ensure compliance with the law and national guidelines, all investigators must familiarise themselves with:

• Animal Welfare Act 1993
• Australian code for the care and use of animals ​for scientific purposes, 8th Edition (2013)​

Other guidelines that may be of use include:​

• NHMRC Guidelines to Promote the Wellbeing of Animals Used for Scientific Purposes (2008)​
• ANZCCART Guidelines for Euthanasia of Animals Used for Scientific Purposes (2001)
• Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research (2007)
• A Guide to the care and use of Australian native mammals in researc​h and teaching (2014)​​
  

Other Useful Resources

• Animal Research Licensing​
  
• DPIPWE Scientific Permits (Fauna)
• National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)​
• Australian and New Zealand Council for the Care of Animals in Research and Teaching