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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.

Final Animal Ethics Committee meeting for 2025

Submission of items to UniSQ AEC Agenda items to UniSQ AEC UniSQ AEC meeting dates
Monday 3 November Thursday 6 November Thursday 27 November

2026 Animal Ethics Committee submission and meeting dates

Submission of items to UniSQ AEC Agenda items to UniSQ AEC UniSQ AEC meeting dates
Monday 12 January Thursday 15 January (TBC) Thursday 5 February
Monday 16 March Thursday 19 March Thursday 23 April
Monday 11 May Thursday 14 May Thursday 4 June
Monday 13 July Thursday 16 July Thursday 13 August
Monday 7 September

Thursday 10 September

 Thursday 8 October^
Monday 2 November Thursday 5 November Thursday 27 November

^ all teaching applications for semester one, 2027 must be submitted for review at 8 October 2026 UniSQ AEC meeting.

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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). 

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