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 Care and Ethics Committee Guidelines

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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 13th 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 13th December 2013 This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date 2nd October 2019 This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Responsible Executive Alan Hales
Manager, Research Integrity Unit
This is the senior officer with responsibility for the document.
Enquiries Contact General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

2 October, 2019:  Rescission endorsed by ACEC and approved by DVCRI (Acting) – Deborah Hodgson. These guidelines are no longer required as the content is now included in other documentation.


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.



The following information details the history of changes to the document prior to its publication in the new UON Policy Library:


Administrative Edits made to update titles 21 July 2015.


13 December 2013 - Minor Amendments in response to the release of the Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes 8th Edition 2013


Approved by Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), 23 May 2013  



Clauses Amended:Guideline: All