Speeches, Presentations and Conferences
This paper looks at the results of this ongoing review process since the introduction of the Act at the beginning of 2000, during which time most of the organisations have been reviewed at least twice. It includes an analysis of the non-compliance issues that have arisen.
Acknowledgement: Williams V, Carsons L. Reviewing the reviews: an analysis of the process of ensuring regulatory compliance in the use of animals in science in New Zealand. ALTEX 27, Special Issue, 2010
'Best Practice' Monitoring by AECs 
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Animal Ethics Committees (AECs) in New Zealand and Australia have two main statutory responsibilities. While the first, responsibility for considering and setting conditions for using animals in scientific work, is generally addressed in an appropriate manner, the second, responsibility to monitor approved work and facilities, has received little discussion in the literature.
Speech from the Chair of NAEAC to ANZCCART (2008)
The Chairman of the National Animal Ethics Advisory Committee gave the opening address at the 2008 conference of the Australia and New Zealand Council for the Care of Animals in Research and Teaching, "Blue Sky to Deep Water: the Reality and the Promise".
Proceedings of the Round Table Discussion at the NAWAC Animal Welfare Assurance Workshop (2008) (98 KB)
The purpose of this round table discussion was to:
- Update attendees on initiatives being taken by researchers and industry organisations
- Obtain a briefing on current international activities and their possible impacts on New Zealand
- Determine an understanding of what assurances are wanted by consumers and the public
- Consider whether there is a basis for developing a national strategy to address the issue; and
- Develop a consensus on the respective roles of government, industry organisations and marketers of agricultural products in providing assurances to their publics.
Animal Welfare and Behaviour – From Science to Solution (2002)
The primary purpose of this conference was to show how scientific investigations can and have advanced farm animal welfare, understanding of the behaviour of farm and wild animals, and humane management methods for wildlife. An additional purpose was to highlight some of the benefits of the Operational Research Funds made available by MAF.
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