Institutional Biosafety Committee
The Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) assists the University of Newcastle to meet the legislative requirements of the Gene Technology Act 2000, and National Health Security Act 2007, as well as monitoring microbiological practice against Australian Standards (AS/NZS 2243 series) and other aspects of biosafety related to research and teaching.
The Committee makes informed decisions on behalf of and provides advice to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) and the research community on compliance with the Gene Technology Act, the Work Health and Safety Act and other relevant legislation.
- Institutional Biosafety Committee Terms of Reference (PDF, 83KB)
- Institutional Biosafety Committee Membership
Meeting dates
| Meeting Dates | Submission Dates |
|---|---|
| 24 May 2024 | 3 May 2024 |
| 28 June 2024 | 7 June 2024 |
| 2 August 2024 | 12 July 2024 |
| 6 September 2024 | 16 August 2024 |
| 11 October 2024 | 20 September 2024 |
| 15 November 2024 | 25 October 2024 |
| 13 December 2024 (tentative - subject to change) | 22 November 2024 (tentative - subject to change) |
Committee Membership
Expression of interest form (DOC, 140KB)
Contact
For more information, including meeting documents contact the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Team via safetyclearance@newcastle.edu.au
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.