Adelaide Microscopy
Director
Local Compliance Officers
- Dr Benjamin Wade, Senior Microscopist
- Lyn Waterhouse, Microscopist
- Dr Agatha Labrinidis, Senior Microscopist
Acts that apply to Adelaide Microscopy specifically
| Tier | Act | Purpose | Local contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Animal Welfare Act 1985 (SA) |
An Act for the promotion of animal welfare; and for other purposes. |
Dr Agatha Labrinidis |
| 3 | Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes (Cth) |
The Code encompasses all aspects of the care and use of animals for scientific purposes where the aim is to acquire, develop or demonstrate knowledge or techniques in any area of science—for example, medicine, biology, agriculture, veterinary and other animal sciences, industry and teaching. Compliance with the Code is a prerequisite for receipt of NHMRC funding. From 1 January 2014, the NHMRC Funding Agreement will reflect the need for compliance with the 8th edition of the Code. |
Dr Agatha Labrinidis |
| 3 | Biosecurity Act 2015 (Cth) |
An Act relating to diseases and pests that may cause harm to human, animal or plant health or the environment, and for related purposes. |
Dr Agatha Labrinidis |
| 3 | Controlled Substances Act 1984 (SA) |
An Act to regulate or prohibit the manufacture, production, sale, supply, possession, handling or use of certain poisons, drugs, therapeutic and other substances, and of certain therapeutic devices; to repeal the Food and Drugs Act 1908; and for other related purposes. |
Lyn Waterhouse, Microscopist |
| 3 | Dangerous Substances Act 1979 (SA) |
An Act to regulate the keeping, handling, transporting, conveyance, use and disposal, and the quality, of dangerous substances; and for other purposes. |
Lyn Waterhouse, Microscopist |
| 3 | Explosives Act 1936 (SA) |
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to explosives. |
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| 3 | Gene Technology (Licence Charges) Act 2000 (Cth) |
An Act to impose charges on licences issued under the Gene Technology Act 2000, and for related purposes. |
Dr Agatha Labrinidis Senior Microscopist |
| 3 | Gene Technology Act 2000 (Cth) |
An Act to regulate activities involving gene technology, and for related purposes. |
Dr Agatha Labrinidis Senior Microscopist |
| 3 | Gene Technology Act 2001 (SA) |
An Act to regulate activities involving gene technology; and for other purposes. |
Dr Agatha Labrinidis Senior Microscopist |
| 3 | Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989 (Cth) |
An Act to provide for measures to protect the ozone layer and to minimise emissions of SGGs. |
Angus Netting |
Refer to the A-Z Legislation list for the Tier 1 and 2 Acts that apply to the whole of the University, including Adelaide Microscopy.
Related information
Area-specific resources
- Animal Welfare (Office of Research Ethics, Compliance and Integrity)
- Controlled Substances (HSW Handbook)
- Dangerous Substances (HSW Handbook)
- Gene Technology (Office of Research Ethics, Compliance and Integrity)
- Biosecurity (Legal and Risk blog article)
- Radiation, Protection & Control (HSW Handbook)
Your responsibility as a Public Officer
All University employees, titleholders, volunteers, and those who provide services to the University are Public Officers and are required by law to report certain types of conduct to the Office for Public Integrity.