Australian Rickettsial Reference Laboratory Foundation v Director General, Department of Trade and Investment, Regional Infrastructure and Services [2013] NSWADT 226

Administrative Decisions Tribunal New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: Australian Rickettsial Reference Laboratory Foundation v Director General, Department of Trade and Investment, Regional Infrastructure and Services [2013] NSWADT 226 Hearing dates: 20, 21 & 22 May 2013 Decision date: 14 October 2013 Jurisdiction: General Division Before: Magistrate N Hennessy, Deputy President Decision: The respondent's decision to refuse the applicant's applications to be accredited as an animal research establishment and for a licence to supply guinea pigs for use in connection with the research is affirmed. Catchwords: MERITS REVIEW - decision to refuse applicant's applications to be accredited as an animal research establishment and for a licence to supply guinea pigs for use in connection with the research - meaning and applicability of code of practice and guidelines - effect on guinea pigs of housing singly in cages of 900cm2 - scientific value of research Legislation Cited: Administrative Decisions Tribunal Act 1997 Animal Research Act 1985 Animal Research Regulation 2010 Interpretation Act 1987 Category: Principal judgment Parties: Australian Rickettsial Reference Laboratory Foundation (Applicant) Director General, Department of Trade and Investment, Regional Infrastructure and Services (Respondent) Representation: Counsel Mr C Mobellan (Applicant) Ms N Sharp (Respondent) Harris and Company (Applicant) Department of Trade and Investment, Regional Infrastructure and Services (Respondent) File Number(s): 123246