Campaigns
Right 2 Release
Thousands of dogs and cats are used in research in Australia each year. At the conclusion of their “use” unowned animals may be killed –
October 1, 2019
Campaigns
I am not a lab tool!
Demand that the Australian government funds accurate and safe, animal free research It’s better for humans, better for animals and it is available now Share
October 1, 2019
Campaigns
Through the Looking Glass: Greater Transparency in Australian Research
HRA faces a significant challenge obtaining information about animal experiments in Australia. “Unexpected” deaths can be hidden from public scrutiny. Learn more about our campaign
September 26, 2019
Achievements
Achievements – 2019
Have a read through some of our achievements we’ve made during 2019.
September 25, 2019
For Media
“Highest standards” are clearly not good enough. We need to end primate experiments NOW!
Humane Research Australia has unveiled damning information about the unexpected deaths of primates bred for research in Gippsland. It has been claimed that primates used
July 18, 2019
News
“Highest standards” are clearly not good enough. We need to end primate experiments NOW!
It has been claimed that primates used in Australian research are kept in world class facilities: “The welfare of every animal is continuously monitored and
July 16, 2019
For Media
Animal Experiments are not a necessary evil. There really are: “Better Ways to do Research”
Humane Research Australia has published an overview of methods and technologies that can replace animals in biomedical research and testing. Animal experiments are both cruel
June 20, 2019
News
Better ways to do research – an overview of methods and technologies that can replace animals…
Authored by Dr Monika Merkes, Humane Research Australia has published an overview of methods and technologies that can replace animals in biomedical research and testing.
May 31, 2019
Insights & opinions
Blog – Cats are NOT tools for research
His ears were laid back almost flat against his head, his eyes dilated and his entire body trembled as he was held firmly by the
April 24, 2019
For Media
Australia’s barbaric brain injury experiments are not clever
Tomorrow, (24 April) marks World Day for Animals in Laboratories, and Humane Research Australia, is calling for an end to Australia’s involvement in barbaric traumatic
April 23, 2019
News
Planet of the Apes test mixing human DNA with monkeys will bring ‘unintended consequence’
EXPERTS have warned of “unintended consequences” and the creation of crazed mentally ill monkeys after Chinese scientists spliced human DNA with primates. Read more
April 22, 2019
For Media
Australian cosmetic animal test ban bill passes Senate after government commits additional reinforcement measures to Humane Society International
The Australian Senate has today passed the Government’s Industrial Chemicals Bills 2017, including measures to prohibit reliance on new animal test data for chemicals introduced
February 14, 2019
News
Other views on animal rights
Excellent letter explains why animal experiments simply do not work. “Experimenters fiddle with an animal’s genome to produce symptoms similar to Alzheimer’s and then try
January 10, 2019
News
Swiss Researchers Struggle to Get Animal Experiments Approved
Switzerland seems to take the use of animals in research far more seriously than Australian authorities do. “Switzerland has some of the strictest animal protection
January 8, 2019
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