Status and Details

Status and Details

This page contains information about the status, approval and implementation of this document, contact details for the Implementation Officer and relevant enquiries contact and, on the right, a brief summary of changes between this and the previous version.

Human Research Ethics Procedure

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Status Current Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date 19th August 2024 This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date 19th August 2029 The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority Academic Board The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Date 15th August 2024 This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date To Be Advised This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Implementation Officer Peter Enticott
Pro Vice-Chancellor Research Planning and Governance
pvc-rpg@deakin.edu.au
This is the officer generally responsible for day to day administrative matters.
Responsible Executive Matthew Clarke
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Innovation
+61 3 924 43979
This is the senior officer with responsibility for the document.
Enquiries Contact Matthew Clarke
Pro Vice-Chancellor Researcher Development
+61 3 924 43979
Research Ethics and Integrity
General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

On 19 August 2024 amendments were made to the Human Research Ethics Procedure to:
- incorporate amendments to the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Research, including
- The reconfiguration of overall risk categories from â€~low risk’ and â€~higher than low risk’ to â€~lower risk’ and â€~higher risk’
- The addition of â€~cultural risk’ to the risks explicitly identified in the National Statement
- reflect the new ResearchPoint system
- enhance readability and clarity of scope.


Clauses Amended:Procedure: All