NSW Inquiry into use of primates and others animals in medical research

The Inquiry report reveals that over the five years from 2016 to 2020, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) provided 366 grants totaling $335.6 million to New South Wales institutions where animal use was being proposed. The NHRMC does not provide dedicated funding for research projects that are focussed on
alternatives to animal models.

Amongst other recommendations, the report recommends:

• That the NSW Government commit funding to enable the establishment and operation of a
  national flagship 3Rs research centre in the state.
• That the NSW Government report annually on the amount of government funding given to the
  use of animals in medical research and funding given to the development of alternatives

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