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Animal Welfare Act 1999

Advisory committees - National Animal Ethics Advisory Committee

64: Membership

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"Who is on the National Animal Ethics Advisory Committee"

The National Animal Ethics Advisory Committee has up to 10 members. You know the Committee has a chairperson who is chosen by the Minister. The Minister also chooses the other members, making sure they have the right skills and knowledge. The Minister thinks about what is best for the public when choosing members, especially when it comes to using animals in research and teaching. The Minister wants the Committee to have members with knowledge in areas like veterinary science, medical science, and animal welfare.

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Part 4Advisory committees
National Animal Ethics Advisory Committee

64Membership

  1. The National Animal Ethics Advisory Committee consists of not more than 10 members.

  2. Those members comprise—

  3. a chairperson appointed by the Minister; and
    1. such other members (not exceeding 9) as are appointed by the Minister in accordance with subsection (3).

      1. The Minister must, in making appointments under subsection (2)(b), have regard to—

      2. the public interest in relation to the manipulation of animals in research, testing, and teaching; and
        1. the need for the Committee to possess knowledge and experience in the following areas:
          1. veterinary science:
            1. medical science:
              1. biological science:
                1. the commercial use of animals in research and testing:
                  1. ethical standards and conduct in respect of animals:
                    1. education issues, including the use of animals in schools:
                      1. the manipulation of animals in research, testing, and teaching:
                        1. environmental and conservation management:
                          1. animal welfare advocacy:
                            1. any other area the Minister considers relevant; and
                            2. the need for a balance between those members who are currently involved in research, testing, and teaching and those members who are not so involved.