Status and Details

Status and Details

This page contains information about the status, approval and implementation of this version of the document. It also contains information contact details for the subject matter expert.  To the right, a brief summary of the changes between this and the previous version is provided.

Animal Hazards Procedure

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Status Historic Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date 4th December 2013 This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date 31st December 2019 The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Innovation The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Date 4th December 2013 This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date 14th June 2023 This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Responsible Executive Martin Sainsbury
Chief People and Culture Officer
martin.sainsbury@newcastle.edu.au
This is the senior officer with responsibility for the document.
Enquiries Contact Megan Clark
Associate Director, Wellbeing Health and Safety

Health Safety and Wellbeing Team
General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

30/05/2023: Division name changed from Animal Services Unit (ASU) to BioResearch Facilities (BRF).


16 July 2020: Definition of “course” updated. Administrative amendment.


25 June 2020:  References to “UON” amended to “University”. Administrative amendment, approved by Director Assurance Services.


23 June 2020: Definition of “course” updated. Administrative amendment.


This is the first version of this document to be published in the new UON Policy Library. For all intents and purposes, this version is reflective of the version that was approved, published and in effect at the time the new Policy Library was launched. In migrating the document to the new Policy Library it was subjected to reformatting, including the application of a new numbering system, and removal of references to out of date documents. The following information details the history of changes to the document prior to its publication in the new UON Policy Library:



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