Register of persons registered to use animals for scientific purposes
The register lists details of each entity registered to use animals for scientific purposes in Queensland in accordance with the Animal Care and Protection Act 2001.
The register contains:
- the registered entity's name, address and registration number
- animal ethics committee/s that assess the registered entity’s proposed projects
- if the entity is not an individual, the office holder to whom the chairperson of the animal ethics committee must report
- date of expiry of current registration
- other information considered appropriate.
A registered entity or applicant for registration may apply to be exempted from disclosure of their registration details in the register, on the basis that they are likely to be disadvantaged by this disclosure.
Exemption from disclosing an entity's name can only be given if the person is an individual and not a corporation or learning institution.
Public access
Members of the public can view and take extracts from the register without charge. The register is available by appointment during office hours at:
Biosecurity Queensland
275 George Street
BRISBANE QLD 4000
Contact us on 13 25 23 to make an appointment to inspect the register.
Alternatively, a copy of the register in part or full can be made available on application and payment of a fee. Complete the application form for issuing the public register to apply.
Privacy and confidentiality of personal details
Details provided to the department about the use of animals for scientific purposes are covered by the Information Privacy Act 2009 and the Right to Information Act 2009, which regulate how information is held and released by the government.
- Full details on the privacy and confidentiality of records and reports collected as part of using animals in science.
- More information and links to the legislation regarding the collection, storage, use and disclosure of information held by the government may be obtained from the Queensland Government's right to information website.