Human Research Ethics Portal

Recently, NHMRC has received a number of queries concerning the status of the ‘National Approach’ to single ethical review of multi-centre research. The ability of institutions to accept or undertake a single ethical review will vary, depending on the jurisdiction(s) or sector(s) in which the research is proposed to take place.

On 11 October 2012, the Minister for Health and Ageing and the Minister for Industry and Innovation launched australianclinicaltrials.gov.au – a consumer friendly clinical trials website that helps put potential research participants and patients in contact with clinical trial researchers. Australianclinicaltrials.gov.au includes a range of information for consumers and researchers on the conduct of clinical trials in Australia. Click through to view the new website...