National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)

Regulator function

NHMRC’s Embryo Research Licensing Committee regulates research involving human embryos, including the use of excess assisted reproductive technology (or IVF) embryos, the creation and/or use of human embryos created through processes other than fertilisation, and the practice of permitted mitochondrial donation techniques.

Legislation

Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002 (RIHE Act) and the Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction Act 2002

Regulated community

Researchers who conduct research involving human embryos and/or permitted mitochondrial donation techniques as defined in the RIHE Act.

Portfolio

Health, Disability and Ageing

Internal to department / external entity

External

Ministerial Statement of Expectations date

November 2024

Regulator Statement of Intent date

December 2024