Purpose
Evaluate the ethical conduct of relevant research involving humans according to guidelines issued by the National Health and Medical Research Council, such as the 'National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Research Involving Humans 2007'; 2. Consider the ethical implications of requests for patient-level data from DHS-held data sets; 3. Report annually to the Secretary of the Department; 4. Members are appointed for 3 years and are eligible for re-appointment; 5. Co-opt persons suitable to the Committee's needs; 6. Notify Department of vacancies; 7. Supported by secretariat provided by DHS.