Animal Ethics
Animals are an integral and important part of educational processes in most Queensland Schools.
If your school:
- Uses animal specimens for scientific research
- Has companion animals
- Uses animals for classroom observations and monitoring
- Has livestock for school farm programs
- Has visiting animal exhibitions
- Enjoys wildlife within the school grounds and in the local community
The information in this website will assist you and your school community.
Teachers please note:
The use of animals in schools is governed primarily by the Animal Care and Protection Act 2001 
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('the Act'). The Act incorporates the Australian code of practice for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes - 7th Edition 2004 (new window) 483k ('the Code').
This legislation was commenced in Queensland in March 2002 with the aim of:
- promoting responsible animal care and use,
- providing standards for animal care and use,
- protecting animals from cruelty and
- safeguarding the welfare of animals used for scientific purposes
by ensuring that their use is justified, humane and considerate of the animals' needs.
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