Fisheries Animal Care & Ethics Committee Annual Report 2013

Abstract

NSW DPI (Fisheries) is an Accredited Research Establishment. NSW DPI (Fisheries) researchers must apply to the NSW DPI (Fisheries) Animal Care & Ethics Committee for approval prior to commencing research. The NSW DPI (Fisheries) ACEC is an accredited Animal Care and Ethics Committee under the NSW Animal Research Act 1985. It approves research with fish conducted by the Department Primary Industries (Fisheries) or by arrangement with Sydney Water and the Sydney Catchment Authority (via a Memorandum of Understanding). The ACEC’s role is to advise, monitor and regulate animal research. The Committee ensures that all research conducted is ethically acceptable and complies with the legislation and Code of Practice. The Committee is responsible for monitoring research within the department, including inspections of animals and facilities.