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Failings exposed in primate research oversight

Documentation obtained by Animal-Free Science Advocacy (AFSA) under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) (FOI Act) has identified an unexpected death of a macaque via strangulation, the holding of macaques significantly beyond the approved holding time, and deviations from approved protocols. The redacted project reporting documentation relate to a project investigating

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Helen Marston Compassionate Advocacy Project Open for Applications

Animals Australia (AA) and Humane Research Australia (HRA) announce the second Helen Marston Compassionate Advocacy Project in memory of Helen Marston, a lifelong campaigner for animals and former CEO of HRA. Helen came to be an authority on the complex issue of animal experimentation whilst representing AA and HRA during

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