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Current guidelines for human research

AHEC has statutory responsibility for developing guidelines regarding Ethical conduct of research. AHEC has also developed some other general guidelines with other committees. General guidelines can be found below.

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National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2007)

The National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2007) (National Statement) consists of a series of primary guidelines for researchers, Human Research Ethics Committees (HRECs), and organisations, which are made in accordance with the National Health and Medical Research Council Act 1992.

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Values and Ethics: Guidelines for Ethical Conduct in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research

» See information on the Values and Ethics: Guidelines for Ethical Conduct in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research

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Keeping Research on Track

» Keeping research on track: a guide for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples about health research ethics

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Assisted Reproductive Technology

» See information on the Ethical Guidelines on the use of assisted reproductive technology in clinical practice and research

» See information for Human Research Ethics Committees considering proposals for research involving human embryos

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Health Privacy Framework

» See information on the Guidelines approved under Section 95A of the Privacy Act 1988

» See information on the Guidelines under section 95 of the Privacy Act 1988

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Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research

The Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research provides guidance to institutions in developing their own procedures and guidelines by providing a comprehensive framework of minimum acceptable standards.

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Other NHMRC Publications

Please click here for a complete list of all current NHMRC publications

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