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Low Risk Sub-Committee

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Review of low risk research

The Low Risk Sub-Committee (LRSC) provides an expedited review process for research that meets the National Statement definition of low and/or negligible risk. Find out more in chapter 2 of the National Statement.

As of 1 September 2021, low risk research proposals undergoing a non-Human Research Ethics Committee level review are accepted under the National Mutual Acceptance scheme in all jurisdictions except South Australia. For more information go to the Policy Position [PDF 60kB].

The LRSC reports to the Human Research Ethics Committee. For more information to go the LRSC terms of reference [PDF 116kB].

The LRSC meets approximately every 2 weeks depending on the number of applications to be assessed. For more information go to LRSC meeting dates [PDF 158kB].

Find out more about how to submit research.