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National Statement on Ethical
Conduct in Research Involving Humans
Parts 9, 10 and 11
9. Research Involving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Researchers conducting research which involves Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, communities or groups and Human Research Ethics Committees assessing research proposals for such research should consult the NHMRC Guidelines on Ethical Matters in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research (Interim, 1991). These guidelines will be revised by a working group which includes indigenous representatives.
NHMRC Guidelines on Ethical Matters in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research (Interim, 1991) have been rescinded, the new guidelines are called Values and Ethics: guidelines for ethical conduct in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research
Research funded by the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) is required to comply with specific AIATSIS guidelines.
10. Research Involving Ionising Radiation
Researchers conducting projects which may involve exposure to ionising radiation and Human Research Ethics Committees (HRECs) assessing research proposals of these projects must follow relevant State and Territory legislation and should consult the NHMRC Recommendations for Limiting Exposure to Ionising Radiation (1995). Advice should be sought from the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) regarding legislative requirements, including circumstances in which licensing, notification or approval, in addition to that of an HREC is required.
11. Research Involving Assisted Reproductive Technology
Research involving assisted reproductive technology is governed by specific legislation in Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia. In other States and Territories those undertaking such research should consult the NHMRC Ethical Guidelines on Assisted Reproductive Technology (1996). [Rescinded]
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[Preamble] [Part 1] [Part 2] [Part 3] [Part 4] [Part 5] [Part 6]
[Part 7] [Part 8] [Part 9] [Part 10] [Part 11] [Part 12] [Part 13]
[Part 14] [Part 15] [Part 16] [Part 17] [Part 18] [Part 19]
[Appendix 1] [Appendix 2] [Appendix 3]