Public Consultation
This page lists the public consultation opportunities related to research ethics and compliance activities.
| Date of consultation | Details of consultation | Consultation Closing Date |
|---|---|---|
| October 2011 | Proposed Revision of The Australian Code of Practice on the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes 7th Edition 2004 Please be advised that the NHMRC has commenced the public consultation period for the review of The Australian Code of Practice for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes, 7th Edition (2004) with publication of the consultation Draft on it's website on 5 October 2011. Below is a link to the NHMRC webpage concerning the public consultation process - with a comprehensive set of documents including an invitation from the NHMRC CEO to make a submission, guidelines and discussion paper endorsed by the NHMRC Council. http://consultations.nhmrc.gov.au/open_public_consultations/australian-code-of-practice Please view the proposed changes and consider making a submission to the NHMRC review, particularly if you are involved in animal care, research or teaching. You are also invited to provide comment to the University of Adelaide Animal Ethics Committee by emailing aec@adelaide.edu.au | Closed Submissions to NHMRC close on Friday 2 December 2011. |
| January 2011 | Public Consultation - Draft Guidelines for the Transport, Storage and Disposal of GMOs The Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) has released draft revised Guidelines for the Transport, Storage and Disposal of GMOs for comment. The draft revised Guidelines are the result of an ongoing review of transport guidelines by the OGTR. With the expanded scope of the Guidelines, the name has been changed from Guidelines for the Transport of GMOs to better reflect this change. The draft revised Guidelines contains six parts. These parts separately consist of:
All organisations accredited by the Regulator to conduct dealings involving gene technology have been asked to provide direct feedback, as well as a range of other expert groups and authorities. If you wish to provide comments for the University submission please forward them to ibc@adelaide.edu.au by the consultation closing date. The draft revised guidelines and further information is available from the OGTR web site: http://www.ogtr.gov.au/internet/ogtr/publishing.nsf/Content/transport2011 | Closed Submissions to ibc@adelaide.edu.au by Friday 25 February 2011. |
| January 2011 | Reviews of the Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction Act 2002 and Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002 The Hon Mark Butler MP, Minister for Mental Health and Ageing has appointed the committee which will review the Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction Act 2002 and the Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002. Submissions to the reviews are invited from both individuals and organisations. Submissions may contain comment, opinions, arguments, facts and recommendations for action and should clearly address the legislated Terms of Reference. Respondents to the call for submissions should read the conditions at the NHMRC Legislation Review web site and ensure that they agree to the conditions before lodging a submission. NHMRC Legislation Review web site: https://legislationreview.nhmrc.gov.au/ | Closed Public submissions close on 15 March 2011. |
| December 2010 | Public Consultation – Research Governance – Harmonisation of Multi-centre Ethical Review (HoMER)
The purpose of the discussion paper 'Understanding Research Governance of Multi-centre Human Research' is to elicit feedback on good practice in governance in multi-centre human research that has undergone a single ethical review. The document outlines the components of a research governance framework for multi-centre human research and describes the roles and responsibilities of parties involved in research governance. Following consideration of all stakeholder feedback, NHMRC will publish guidance to assist institutional administrators to understand the scope of activities supporting research governance of the ethical review of multi-centre human research. The consultation pack which contains details on how to make a submission can be found at: http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/health_ethics/homer/homer_consult.htm | Closed The consultation period ends at 5:00pm AEST Friday 25 February 2011. |
| November 2010 | Public consultation on proposed changes to the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research 2007
In 2009, concern regarding the requirements for the separation of research and clinical roles in Chapter 4.1 of the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2007) (National Statement) was raised with the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). In particular the separation of these roles was considered too restrictive and ultimately may hinder research and studies aimed at improving maternal and child health outcomes. Following correspondence with a number of stakeholders, the Australian Health Ethics Committee (AHEC) undertook revisions to address these concerns. This consultation seeks public feedback on these proposed changes. Full information about this public consultation is available at: http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/guidelines/consult/consultations/ethicalconduct2010.htm | Closed The closing date for submissions is 5PM AEDT, Friday 17 December 2010. |
| November 2010 | Security Sensitive Biological Agents Standards Consultation The Department of Health and Ageing (DoHA) is reviewing the SSBA Standards as a result of stakeholder feedback. The revised SSBA Standards will include two new parts covering storage, non-registered facilities handling of confirmed SSBAs and other general amendments to improve clarity.
The revised draft SSBA Standards are available for public consultation on the DoHA’s SSBA web site http://www.health.gov.au/ssba. DoHA is unable to extend the consultation period and will not be able to accept comments after the consultation period has closed. A form has been provided for commenting to DoHA. Completed forms can be emailed to ssba@health.gov.au | Closed The closing date for submissions is Friday 7 January 2011. |
