The Issues

Fund the Future of Science

Australia has the talent and technology to lead the world in animal-free science—but without dedicated funding from the Federal Government, we’re falling behind.  Australia can

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Controversial Experiments

Xenotransplantation

Xenotransplantation is the removal of organs or living cells from one species for transplant into another. What can you do? Painful experiments on animals Xenotransplantation

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Controversial Experiments

Use of Fetal Calf Serum

Discover ethical and scientifically-valid animal-free approaches to research in this article. Animal-Free Science Advocacy highlight the cruel practice of using fetal calf serum and also

The Issues

Say No to Dissection

A growing number of students, teachers and parents are speaking out against dissection—and for good reason. It’s time to rethink this outdated practice and explore

News

Student Choice Policy

‘Student choice policies provide all students with the chance to enjoy science and express their enthusiasm for biology and other science subjects, whatever their ethical

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Insights & opinions

Experts Opposing Primate Research

Learn what highly-esteemed global experts in the fields of neuroscience, animal welfare, conservation, primatology and pharmacology have to say about primate experiments. These experts not

The Issues

Ending Primate Experiments

The Reality Every year, hundreds of Australian macaques, marmosets, baboons, and night monkeys are confined to laboratories. They are caged, subjected to invasive procedures, and

The Issues

Surgical Training

In Australia, animals are still used in some surgical and trauma training courses—despite a growing range of human-relevant alternatives Pigs and sheep are the most

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Interviews

Interview: Elizabeth Ahlston

The Australian Association for Humane Research Inc was founded in October 1979 by Ms. Elizabeth Ahlston. Read this interview to learn about her advocacy journey

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