Projects are reviewed in accordance with the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2025).
Key Research Guidelines and Legislation
Researchers must be familiar with the following:
- National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2025)
- Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research 2018
- Statutory Guidelines on Research (Health Privacy Principles 1.1(e)(iii) & 2.2(g)(iii), Feb 2002)
- Guardianship and Administration Act 2019 (Vic)
- Medical Treatment Planning and Decisions Act 2016
- ICH E6(R3) Guideline for Good Clinical Practice (for clinical trials)
- ISO14155:2026
Information on how to apply for ethics and research governance approval can be found using the links below or by contacting the Research Office.
Please note that ethics/research governance review fees are applicable for some applications.
Drop in research clinics are held weekly to assist with the application process and are held in Level 4 Meeting Room 1 on Tuesdays 12-12.30pm.
