National Health and Medical Research Council - Embryo Research and Licensing Committee
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The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) - Embryo Research Licensing Committee considers applications for licences to conduct certain types of research involving human embryos. It is responsible for monitoring compliance with legislation through the appointment of inspectors and taking necessary enforcement action, such as cancelling or suspending licences.
Further information
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Type of Body
E. Statutory Office Holder Offices and Committees
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
9
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Classification
B. Secondary
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Function Categorization
Regulatory / Review / Inquiry / Commission
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Creation Date
1 July 2015
Current board appointments
Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
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Chair | Prof. Dianne Nicol | 26 September 2018 | 30 June 2021 |
Member | Mrs. Dianne Petrie OAM | 26 September 2018 | 30 June 2021 |
Member | Ms. Louise Johnson | 26 September 2018 | 30 June 2021 |
Member | Ms. Elizabeth Kay Oke | 26 September 2018 | 30 June 2021 |
Member | Associate Prof. Bernadette Richards | 26 September 2018 | 30 June 2021 |
Member | Prof. Stephen Robson | 26 September 2018 | 30 June 2021 |
Member | Prof. Justin St John | 26 September 2018 | 30 June 2021 |
Member | Prof. Patrick Tam | 26 September 2018 | 30 June 2021 |
Member | A/Prof Sheryl de Lacey | 26 September 2018 | 30 June 2021 |
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