About the committee

Animal ethics

About the committee

The Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) has been established to ensure the respectful use of animals in teaching and research and to ensure compliance with legislation.

If you use animals for scientific purposes the AEC must approve this prior to commencing such use.  The AEC meets monthly to review project applications for research and teaching involving animals. The committee also oversees these activities for the duration of the projects' lives.

The committee is made up of members both internal and external to the University. The committee plays a central function in ensuring the University's ongoing accreditation as an animal research establishment under NSW Government legislation.

Meeting dates

All committee meetings are held on Thursdays between 12:00pm - 5:00pm via videoconference.

2026

Agenda CloseMeeting date
22 January 202612 February 2026
19 February 202612 March 2026
19 March 20269 April 2026
23 April 202614 May 2026
21 May 202611 June 2026
18 June 20269 July 2026
23 July 202613 August 2026
20 August 202610 September 2026
17 September 20268 October 2026
22 October 202612 November 2026
19 November 202610 December 2026

Contacts

General enquiries

Email: animalethics@csu.edu.au
Phone: 02 6933 4322

Animal Welfare Officer

Dr Morgan Heslop
Wagga Wagga
02 6933 2178
0427 419 445

Presiding Officer

Professor Raf (Rafael) Freire
Email: rfreire@csu.edu.au
Phone: 02 6933 4451

Postal Address

Charles Sturt University
Research Integrity Unit
Locked Bag 588
Wagga Wagga NSW 2678