Consultation on the use of primates and other animals in medical research in NSW

10 Mar 2022

Member feedback is sought on the use of primates and other animals in medical research in NSW. The feedback received will inform the AVA submission and can be provided to Liz Gemes, Senior Advocacy Officer by Sunday 20 March 2022.

The NSW Upper House is conducting an inquiry that is examining and will report on the use of primates and other animals in medical research in NSW. The Inquiry will be investigating in particular:

  1. the nature, purpose and effectiveness of medical research being conducted on animals in New South Wales, and the potential public health risks and benefits posed by this research;
  2. the costs associated with animal research, and the extent to which the New South Wales and Federal Government is commissioning and funding the importing, breeding and use of animals in medical research in New South Wales;
  3. the availability, effectiveness and funding for alternative approaches to animal research methods and technologies, and the ability of researchers to meet the 3 R’s of Replacement, Reduction and Refinement;
  4. the ethical and animal welfare issues surrounding the importing, breeding and use of animals in medical research;
  5. the adequacy of the current regulatory regime regarding the use of animals in medical research, particularly in relation to transparency and accountability;
  6. overseas developments regarding the regulation and use of animals in medical research; and
  7. any other related matters.

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