Openness Agreement on Animal Research and Teaching in Australia

The Australian Openness Agreement on Animal Research and Teaching in Australia is a voluntary pledge that can be signed by organisations wishing to demonstrate their commitment to greater transparency in the use of animals for research or teaching.

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About the Openness Agreement

The Australian Openness Agreement on Animal Research and Teaching in Australia is a voluntary pledge that can be signed by organisations wishing to demonstrate their commitment to greater transparency in the use of animals for research or teaching.

It was developed by a working group convened by ANZCCART with representation including peak bodies in the university and medical research sectors, funding agencies, professional associations and animal protection organisations. It is modelled on the Concordat on Openness on Animal Research in the UK, which also forms the basis of similar agreements in several other countries. Its development included a full public consultation and additional consultation with the research community.

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Organisations may sign the Openness Agreement in one of two categories.  Organisations directly involved in animal research or teaching may sign as a Signatory, and organisations with indirect involvement such as funding agencies, professional associations or service providers may sign as a Supporter.  Once signed, organisations are issued with a logo that they are welcome to use to help acknowledge their commitment to greater openness. A list of Signatories and Supporters is provided below.

The Openness Agreement was launched at the ANZCCART Conference on 10 August 2023 with 32 organisations acknowledged as Inaugural Signatories or Supporters.  An Openness agreement for New Zealand was launched by ANZCCART in 2021.

Signatories and Supporters