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Victorian Government caretaker period

As the Victorian State election will be held on Saturday 28 November 2026, the Victorian Government will assume a Caretaker role from 6pm on 3 November 2026. During the caretaker period, content will only be added to this website in accordance with the Caretaker Conventions. See Guidelines for Caretaker Conventions.

Research Governance and Ethics

Renewals

  • The RCH HREC no longer issues approval for set periods. Approval is ongoing and will only end if:

    • an annual report has not been submitted within six months of the due date 
    • a final report is submitted, or
    • approval is suspended by the HREC.