Biosafety

Research and teaching activities with biological hazards must meet legislative requirements, and be carried out at a standard that ensures the safety of staff, students, the wider community and the environment. All work involving Gene Technology Dealings and pathogenic microorganisms requires approval from the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC).

Key information

Explore the areas below for information on the application process, managing approval, training requirements, and resources.

Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)

Background information about Committee policies, processes and support offered.

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Applying for and managing IBC approvals

Meeting dates, application forms and processes.

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Training

Access to biosafety training resources and information about training requirements.

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Microbiological biosafety

Management and containment of biological hazards including pathogenic microorganisms and samples containing these.

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Gene technology

Management and containment of gene technology dealings and genetically modified organisms.

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Biosecurity

Import and export of biological goods, including interstate and overseas transport and permit requirements.

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Physical containment facilities

Certification and management of physical containment facilities.

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Spills, incidents, and unintentional releases

Measures to be implemented in the event of an incident.

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Biosafety manual and resources

Additional information and resources to help you understand biosafety requirements.

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Contacts

For assistance with biosafety matters, including the preparation and submission of applications to the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), please contact the Biosafety Officer and IBC Executive Officer.

IBC Chairperson
Professor Melissa Brown
College of Science and Engineering

Biosafety Officer / IBC Executive Officer
For information contact
Belinda Cox
Biosafety Officer

Biosafety Incident Support and Reporting
Phone: 08 8201 5277