All research that involves human beings and/or animals is subject to ethics approval.  This is done through the ACD Human Research Ethics Committee.

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Relevant documents students should refer to are:-

• Federal and State legislation (such as Privacy Act)

• National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research, 2007. 

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Applications to the ACD Human Research Ethics Committee will  be reviewed by student supervisors and submitted to the Graduate Centre for approval.

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The membership of the ACD Human Research Ethics Committee  currently comprises:

• Rev Dr Vicky Balabanski   (Chair)

• Dr Peter Gunn

• Rev Prof Andrew Dutney