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Knowledge Base

The Iris Ethics Knowledge Base is the authoritative reference for ethical review practice at Iris Ethics. It covers the requirements of the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research 2025 edition (National Statement) and associated NHMRC guidance, interpreted for the market research, social research, and program evaluation contexts in which Iris Ethics operates.

It's designed to support both practitioners and our committee to ensure high-quality, ethical practice.

Getting started

Orientation for researchers, evaluators, and HREC members new to the Iris Ethics review system.

The National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research

Foundational concepts in ethical review

Core ethical principles, risk and benefit assessment, and determining whether ethics review is required.

Ethics review and other approvals

Research / evaluation design elements (NS Chapter 3)

Practical requirements for recruitment, consent, data management, and dissemination.

After the project

Special considerations (NS Chapter 4)

Guidance on specific populations, research contexts, and specialised techniques.

Special techniques

Application process

Submitting applications, navigating review, and post-approval obligations.

Managing approved projects

HREC operations

Reference for committee members on governance, review standards, and administrative procedures.

Standard operating procedures

Reference library

Key source documents, templates, glossary, and quick reference tools.

Quick reference tools

Case studies and examples

Worked examples across common research and evaluation contexts.

Risk assessment

Directory

Not sure what you're looking for? Check the directory for all articles, arranged and grouped thematically.