UniSQ Animal Ethics Committee (AEC)

The University of Southern Queensland Animal Ethics Committee (UniSQ AEC) is established, and it operates in accordance with the Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes, 8th edition, 2013. For further information, please view the Animal Ethics Committee Procedure.

2025 Animal Ethics Committee submission and meeting dates

Submission of items to UniSQ AEC	Agenda items to UniSQ AEC	UniSQ AEC meeting dates
Monday 20 January	Thursday 23 January	Thursday 13 February
Monday 17 March	Thursday 20 March	Thursday 10 April
Monday 12 May	Thursday 15 May	Thursday 5 June
Monday 21 July	Thursday 24 July	Thursday 14 August
Monday 15 September	Thursday 18 September	Thursday 9 October^
Monday 3 November	Thursday 6 November	Thursday 27 November

^ all teaching applications for semester one, 2026 must be submitted for review at 9 October 2025 UniSQ AEC meeting.

The UniSQ AEC has vacancies in the following member categories

Category	Minimum criteria
Category A	holds qualifications in veterinary science that are recognised for registration as a veterinary surgeon in Australia; and has experience relevant to the institution’s activities or the ability to acquire relevant knowledge.
Category B	holds a higher degree in research qualifications (or equivalent experience) in a field related to the care and use of Animals for Scientific purposes; and possesses substantial and recent experience in the care and use of Animals for Scientific Purposes
Category C	have a demonstrable commitment to, and established experience in, furthering the welfare of animals is not employed by or otherwise associated with UniSQ; and is not currently involved in the care and use of animals for scientific purposes
Category D	is not employed by or otherwise associated with UniSQ has never been involved in the use of animals for scientific or teaching activities, either in employment or beyond an undergraduate education does not fit the requirements for Category A – C membership

Email animal.ethics@unisq.edu.au for further information on the University of Southern Queensland Animal Ethics Committee (UniSQ AEC).