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Federal Budget 2026–27: AFSA calls for $5m pilot to validate animal-free methods and improve health research translation

Animal-Free Science Advocacy (AFSA) has lodged a 2026–27 pre-budget submission urging the Australian Government to invest $5 million in FY2026–27 via the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) to establish a competitive, time-limited pilot to advance regulatory-aligned validation of non-animal research methods (NAMs)—including organoids, organ-on-chip systems and computational models. The pilot

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US Senate Supports Human-Relevant Research with FDA Modernisation Act

The US Senate has unanimously passed the FDA Modernisation Act, amending outdated regulatory requirements to include modern, human-relevant testing methods like organ-on-a-chip. This significant legislative change aims to reduce reliance on ineffective animal experiments and improve the accuracy of drug development processes. The Act’s potential global impact is expected to

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New legislation restricts the use of animal testing

In February 2019, the Australian Senate passed the Industrial Chemicals Act 2019, designed to ensure that chemicals used in consumer products are safe for consumers and the environment. It is part of a package of Acts and establishes a legislative framework for the new Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS).

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