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Animal Ethics Infolink
A NSW DPIRD and Animal Research Review Panel initiative

2024 Webinar series


The Animal Research Review Panel (ARRP), in partnership with NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, is hosting three webinars in 2024 to help educate and raise awareness of the welfare of animals used in research.

Webinar 1: Advances and Institutional Approaches in Alternatives to Animal Testing

28 May 2024

The introduction to the Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes (the Australian Code) promotes the ethical, humane and responsible care and use of animals for scientific purposes. A governing principle of the Code is that ‘respect for animals must underpin all decisions and actions involving the care and use of animals for scientific purposes’ (section 1.1). One way this is achieved is through applying the 3Rs:

  • Replacement of animals with other methods
  • Reduction in the number of animals used
  • Refinement of techniques to minimise the adverse impact on animals

Webinar presenters:

  • Dr Natalie Anderson from Animal Free Science Advocacy
  • Dr Josephine Joya from the University of NSW
  • Professor Wojciech Chrzanowski from the University of Sydney


Webinar 2: Wildlife Survey Trapping and Transport

6 August 2024

The Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for scientific purposes (the Australian Code) promotes the ethical, humane and responsible care and use of animals for scientific purposes. It emphasises that trapping and transportation methods must support and safeguard animal wellbeing.

Webinar discussion topics:

  • The reintroduction of extinct mammals into feral-predator free areas, presented by Dr Vicki Stokes from Australian Wildlife Conservancy
  • Balancing risks and benefits of trapping in hot weather to optimise animal monitoring, management and welfare presented by Dr. John Read
  • Insights into the Myall Lakes Dingo Project, presented by Dr Neil Jordan and Dr Michelle Campbell


Webinar 3: Pain Management for Animals in Research

5 November 2024

The Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for scientific purposes (the Australian Code) promotes the ethical, humane and responsible care and use of animals for scientific purposes. Procedures for ensuring that a health status of the animals is maintained that safeguards animal wellbeing and meets the requirements of their proposed use.

Webinar Presentations:

  • Dr Innes Wise: Large animal pain management
  • Dr Rebecca Johnson: "Paws"itive” approaches to laboratory animal analgesia
  • Dr Michael Grima: Experimental conditions and analgesia in experimental fish models predominantly as it relates to zebrafish
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