Get involved

CDU has a strong commitment to upholding the highest standards of animal welfare and promoting compliance with ethical and legislative requirements.

Please report any animal welfare concerns to the Animal Welfare Officer as soon as possible. Reported information will be kept strictly confidential.

Contact us

For an questions, enquiries or requests regarding animal research, activities or concerns, please contact CDU animal ethics staff via email or telephone.

Animal welfare concerns

Ethics Office

E: animalethics@cdu.edu.au
T: 08 8946 7674

Animal Welfare Officer

Dr Michelle Jeffery
E: michelle.jeffery@cdu.edu.au
T: 08 8946 6498
M: 0467 809 826

Animal ethics contacts

Research Ethics Administrator

E: animalethics@cdu.edu.au
T: 08 8946 7674

Animal Welfare Officer

Dr Michelle Jeffery
E: michelle.jeffery@cdu.edu.au
T: 08 8946 6498
M: 0467 809 826

CDU AEC Chair

Professor Keith Christian
E: keith.christian@cdu.edu.au
T: 08 8946 6706

Research integrity concerns

Information regarding research integrity can be found at Research integrity | Charles Darwin University

Reseach Ethics and Integrity Coordinator

Mrs Hayley Germaine
E: hayley.germaine@cdu.edu.au
T: 08 8946 6063

Expression of Interest: AEC Membership (Category A, B (Aquaculture), C and D Members)

We are currently seeking expressions of interest for the following members on the CDU Animal Ethics Committee: Category A (veterinarian), Category B (scientific member with aquaculture expertise), Category C (welfare member), and Category D (Independent Lay Member). Please see the information flyer below for further information and criteria for the positions. If you would like to apply, please send an expression of interest cover letter along with your CV via email to animalethics@cdu.edu.au.

AEC Category A Member position description (PDF, 269.46 KB)

AEC Category B Member position description (PDF, 138.96 KB)

AEC Category C Member position description (PDF, 212.66 KB)

AEC Category D Member position description (PDF, 240.76 KB)