Join a recognised network of animal experts
There are tens of thousands of people who work with animals every day. And every time a person puts their hands on an animal, or makes a decision that involves the animals welfare, there's a law that applies.
Whether you are a veterinarian, animal behaviourist, biosecurity expert, trainer, researcher, compliance officer or other professional whose work involves animals or animal welfare, your work may carry legal implications.
The Australian and New Zealand Animal Experts' Council (ANZAEC) is the leading body dedicated to training, accrediting and sourcing expert witnesses in animal-related fields.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND RECOGNITION FOR EXPERTS IN ANIMAL-RELATED FIELDS
ANZAEC is the brainchild of real-world litigators with lessons from the courtroom's frontline who have seen, helped, and cross-examined countless expert witnesses.
ANZAEC is more than just a course - it's a community. A course can teach you the basics, but it's naturally going to be limited in terms of making sure that you, your input and your reports are ready for legal scrutiny. That's one of the reasons why ANZAEC has been designed by the litigators to provide you with not simply a course, but a community where like-minded experts can engage, share insights, and function together rather than alone.
By joining ANZAEC, you also add to your existing reputation and become part of a respected network which opens doors to more opportunities. Whether you're looking to grow your professional recognition as a go-to authority, or looking to mitigate legal risks in your own work, ANZAEC provides pragmatic support and usable tools to help and protect you.
With a focus on key subjects such as animal welfare law, expert report writing, and courtroom procedures, ANZAEC ensures its members are fully prepared to offer credible, authoritative testimony in a way that enables them to protect their own credibility in the process.
Animal experts know their craft. But understanding how to present that expertise - and how to safeguard their credibility - in a legal, regulatory, or courtroom context is another matter.
WHAT WE DO
WHAT MEMBERSHIP MEANS
Elevating your career as a member of the leading network for experts in animal-related fields across Australia and New Zealand
As a member, you’ll be part of a respected professional community that:
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Connects experts across Australasia
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Gives you access to specialist training grounded in real legal practice
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Equips you with the knowledge, tools and skills that supports your growth and credibility as a preferred expert in the courtroom, the boardroom and beyond
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Ensures your reports, opinions, and evidence can withstand scrutiny
This is your opportunity to gain recognition, contribute meaningfully in high-stakes matters, and be listed as a certified expert for legal and government referrals.
STRUCTURED ENTRY, REAL-WORLD RELEVANCE
ANZAEC'S Foundational Expert Witness Certification Course is a compulsory prerequisite for membership application, designed to equip professionals with the essential skills and knowledge required for expert witness work.
This course ensures that each applicant fully understands the intricacies of animal welfare law, report preparation, and courtroom procedures. It's the stuff that answers the usual questions, concerns and 'hindsight learnings' of hundreds of other expert witnesses.
By completing this training, applicants gain confidence in their ability to present clear, defensible findings, respond effectively under cross-examination, and uphold their obligations to the court. The compulsory course not only sets a high standard for membership but also serves as a reassurance to clients, lawyers, and organizations that ANZAEC members are exceptionally well-prepared.
EARLY EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST ARE NOW OPEN
We are currently welcoming professionals interested in joining ANZAEC’s inaugural membership group. If you’d like to be considered for early certification and inclusion in our expert registry, we invite you to register your interest.
Spaces are limited in this first intake to ensure individual support, practical preparation, and quality assurance across the membership process.
Register your interest now to reserve your place
Animal experts know their craft. But understanding how to present that expertise - and how to safeguard their credibility - in a legal, regulatory, or courtroom context is another matter.
WHAT WE DO
Unlock your access to the member network, referrals and ongoing training
Once certified, members unlock a range of benefits that support their ongoing professional development and enhance their credibility. ANZAEC membership provides exclusive access to our expert witness referral network, connecting members with lawyers, organizations, and regulatory bodies seeking reliable, knowledgeable professionals for animal-related cases.
As part of a respected professional community, members have the opportunity to participate in advanced workshops, seminars, and networking events, further honing their skills and staying up-to-date on the latest developments in animal law, biosecurity, and industry standards.
BE PART OF THE NEXT ANZAEC INTAKE
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST NOW*
* Please note that spaces are limited for the upcoming intake. This form is simply an expression of interest, and further information will be sent to you after submission.