Biomedical Sector

341 The Hon. T.A. FRANKS ().10 April 2024). Can the Minister advise:

1. How many non-human primates were used in biomedical research in South Australia in the period 2021-24?

2. Which scientific licence holders reported using non-human primates in biomedical research between 2021-24?

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Attorney-General, Minister for Industrial Relations and Public Sector): The Minister for Climate, Environment and Water has advised:

The Department for Environment and Water manages licences for teaching and research involving animals.

Section 13 of the Animal Welfare Regulations 2012 sets out the requirements for the annual reports by animal ethics committees. The regulations do not require the annual reports to include information on any specific project types that the AEC approves, this includes non-human primate use.