This page provides access to key policies, guidelines, templates, forms, and supporting resources to assist researchers in planning, conducting, and managing ethically responsible research.
Whether you are preparing a new ethics application, managing an approved project, or seeking guidance on ethical research practice, the resources below are designed to support compliance with University, national, and regulatory requirements.
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Policies and guidelines
Policies, standards, and frameworks that inform the ethical conduct of research involving human participants.
National guidelines
- National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2025)
- Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research
- Privacy Act 1988 and Australian Privacy Principles
- Good institutional practice guide
- Ethical Considerations in Quality Assurance and Evaluation Activities
- Statement on Sex, Gender, Variations of Sex Characteristics and Sexual Orientation in Health and Medical Research | NHMRC
- Challenging Ethical Issues in Contemporary Research on Human Beings
- Australian Electoral Commission Supply of Elector Information for use in Medical Research
- Statement on Consumer and Community Participation in Health and Medical Research
- World Medical Association Declaration of Helsinki (8th revision)
Bond University policies
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Templates and forms
Templates and supporting documents commonly required when preparing an ethics application.
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Specialised guidance
Additional guidance for specific research methodologies, participant groups, or research contexts.
- National Statement, Chapter 4.3: Children and young people
- Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) Code of Ethics
- Ethical Conduct in research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and communities: Guidelines for researchers and stakeholders
- Guide for assessing research involving Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Large Language Model Technology (collectively “AI”)
Need Assistance?
If you are unsure which ethics review pathway applies to your project or cannot locate a required resource, please contact the Research Ethics and Integrity Office for guidance.
Email:[email protected]
Phone: +61 7 5595 5520
Location: BLD05_1_28