How will ethical review occur in the new system?
a. Low-risk protocols (Level E1) will be reviewed and approved by the Chair of the ANU Human Research Ethics Committee. A low-risk protocol will normally entail no request for adjustment. If no adjustment is requested, a low-risk protocol normally will be approved within 5 working days of submission. b. Low-risk protocols (Level E2) will be considered and approved by a Local Ethics Sub-Committee of the ANU Human Research Ethics Committee. c. High-risk protocols (Full review) will be considered and approved by the ANU Human Research Ethics Committee.