Status and Details
This page contains information about the status, approval and implementation of this document, contact details for enquiries about document application/interpretation, and a brief summary of changes between this and the previous version.
Defence Research Policy
| Status | Current |
|---|---|
| Effective Date | 8th November 2024 |
| Review Date | 1st July 2029 |
| Approval Authority | Academic Board |
| Approval Authority - Admin Changes | Manager, Central Policy |
| Approval Date | 25th March 2024 |
| Expiry Date | Not Applicable |
| Policy Author | Jane Holt
Executive Director, Research Strategy and Services |
| Policy Owner | Calum Drummond
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Innovation |
| Enquiries Contact | Anita Arndt Senior Manager, Ethics Integrity & Governance |
Summary of Changes from Previous Version
1/7/2024: The Defence Research Policy is intended to outline RMIT’s commitment to, and support the conduct of, ethical and responsible defence research. This policy was approved for publication by the Academic Board on 25 March 2024 (02/2024) with an effective date of 1 July 2024.
8/11/2024: Minor amendments approved by the DVCRI on 25 October 2024 as follows:
• 6 (b) (v): Add the Defence Trade Controls Amendment Act 2024 to the non-exhaustive list of relevant laws enacted by the Commonwealth, States or Territories of Australia.
• Clause 24: Reference to the Guidance Note on Defence Research Policy (Researcher Portal).
Clauses Amended:Policy: 16(b)(v), 24