The Australian Research Council (ARC) and the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) CEOs have released a joint statement reaffirming their commitment to upholding the highest standards of research integrity in Australia.
The ARC and NHMRC are working with Universities Australia and the research sector to better understand how Australia's research integrity system is operating and where it can be strengthened. This includes building a stronger national evidence base on research integrity issues, supporting high‑quality and responsible research practices, and ensuring institutional responsibilities under the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research are clearly understood and embedded.
Through these actions, the ARC and NHMRC aim to enhance the quality, transparency and accountability of Australian research, and to support researchers and institutions to continue delivering ethical, excellent and impactful research.
A copy of the full joint statement is available on the ARC website.
