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Research Breach Investigation Procedure

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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	1st April 2021	This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date	1st April 2024	The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority	Pro Vice-Chancellor Research and Innovation	The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Date	31st March 2021	This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date	1st July 2024	This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Responsible Executive	Juanita Todd Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research)	This is the senior officer with responsibility for the document.
Enquiries Contact	Rebecca Dyson Senior Manager, Research Ethics and Integrity Research Ethics and Integrity Unit	General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

8 April 2024: Added references to Staff Code of Conduct. Approved as administrative amendment, University Secretary.

13 February 2024: Amendment to clause 47. Approved as administrative amendment, University Secretary.

19 October 2022: Amendments to clause 22 as approved by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) as a minor amendment; and amended by the Vice-Chancellor.

9 September 2021: Division name changed from Legal Office (LO) to Legal & Compliance (LC)

A full revision has been undertaken to ensure continued alignment with the "Guide to managing and investigating potential breaches of the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research", and best practice in assuring procedural fairness and assessment outcomes.

Clauses Amended:Procedure: All

14/02/2024: Division name changed from Legal & Compliance (LC) to Legal and Compliance (LC)