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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.

2024 Animal Ethics Committee submission and meeting dates

Submission of items to UniSQ AEC Agenda items to UniSQ AEC UniSQ AEC meeting dates
Monday 22 January Thursday 25 January Thursday 15 February
Monday 18 March Thursday 21 March Thursday 11 April
Monday 13 May Thursday 16 May Thursday 6 June
Monday 22 July Thursday 25 July Thursday 15 August
Monday 16 September

Thursday 19 September

Thursday 10 October^
Monday 4 November Thursday 7 November Thursday 28 November

^ all teaching applications for semester one, 2025 must be submitted for review at 10 October 2024 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).