University of Tasmania, Australia

The legislative framework for the conduct of research & teaching involving animals will change as a result of recent amendments to the Aust Code of Practice, the Tas Animal Welfare Act and the (Tas) Veterinary Surgeons Act.

Mrs Nicola Hodgman, Manager, Research Ethics Unit will provide an over-view of the legislative and regulatory changes and what impact this will have on animal use in research and teaching in Tasmania.  The workshop will outline the impact on researchers, students, animal facility managers, the institution and the Animal Ethics Committee.

Afternoon tea will be provided.

UTAS staff and students are invited to attend.