The University of Tasmania recognises the importance of undertaking culturally appropriate research with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. The policies regarding Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Research Ethics can be found here:
- Best Practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Ethics
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Involvement in the Research
- Submitting an Application
All research regarding Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, culture and heritage must go through the University of Tasmania Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC). The HREC committee must consist of at least one Aboriginal person.
Guiding Documents
Documents guiding the University of Tasmania's research with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are:
- NHMRC - Ethical conduct in research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and communities: Guidelines for researchers and stakeholders (2018)
- NHMRC - Keeping research on track II (2018)
- NHMRC - The National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2007) Updated 2018
- AIATSIS - Guidelines for Ethical Research in Australian Indigenous Studies (2012)
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Life Cycle (PDF 129KB)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ethics Advisors
The University has appointed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ethics Advisors who are available to provide support and guidance regarding draft ethics application in accordance with National Health and Medical Research Council guidelines Ethical conduct in research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and communities: Guidelines for researchers and stakeholders (2018), Keeping research on track II (2018) and the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2007) Updated 2018.
The Advisors can offer advice on a draft application and assist you to understand what is required before your application submitted to the Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC). Advisors may also be asked by the HREC to provide advice to the HREC on ethical issues in relation to research conducted with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people or their data.
For more information
Professor Maggie Walter
Email: Maggie.Walter@utas.edu.au
Telephone: +61 3 6226 2807
Associate Professor Clair Andersen
Email: Clair.Andersen@utas.edu.au
Telephone: +61 3 6226 2517
Jacob Prehn
Email: Jacob.Prehn@utas.edu.au
Telephone: +61 3 6226 2013
Caroline Spotswood
Email: Caroline.Spotswood@utas.edu.au
Telephone: +61 3 6226 8542