Status and Details

Status and Details

This page contains information about the status, approval and implementation of this version of the document. It also contains information contact details for the subject matter expert.  To the right, a brief summary of the changes between this and the previous version is provided.

Research Peer Review Guideline for Ethics Applications

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Status Historic Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date 13th August 2018 This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date 13th August 2021 The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Innovation The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Date 13th August 2018 This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date 21st February 2024 This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Responsible Executive Zee Upton
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation)
This is the senior officer with responsibility for the document.
Enquiries Contact Jodie Marquez
Director, Research Ethics & Integrity

Research Ethics and Integrity Unit
General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

13 December 2021:  Amendment of Clause 2, 10, 22, 25 and 26 to reflect non-HREC ethics approval mechanisms as approved by Council, 10 December 2021 (C21:130).


25 March 2021: Definition of School updated to reflect College rather than Faculty. Administrative amendment, approved by University Secretary.


25 March 2021: Faculty changed to College throughout.  Approved as administrative amendment, University Secretary.


4 August 2020: UON updated to University throughout. Administrative amendment.


16 July 2020: Definition of “course” updated. Administrative amendment.


16 July 2020:  Definition of “award” updated. Administrative amendment.


23 June 2020: Definition of “course” updated. Administrative amendment.


Full review of document conducted. Format of policy template as per policy framework applied. Procedure changed to guideline. Title changed from Research Proposal Peer Review Procedure to Research Peer Review Guidelines for Ethics Applications.



Clauses Amended:Guideline: All