{"id":"tas:sr-2017-006","name":"Anatomical Examinations Regulations 2017","slug":"anatomical-examinations-regulations-2017","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"tas","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"6 of 2017","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":186058,"registerId":"tas-tas:sr-2017-006-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Short title","content":"### 1 Short title\n\n> These regulations may be cited as the [Anatomical Examinations Regulations 2017](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-2017-006) .","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"### 2 Commencement\n\n> These regulations take effect on 28 February 2017.","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Interpretation","content":"### 3 Interpretation\n\n> In these regulations –\n> \n> > ***Act*** means the [Anatomical Examinations Act 2006](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2006-026) ;\n> \n> > ***coffin*** means a box, case or other receptacle into which human remains are placed for cremation or interment;\n> \n> > ***electronic tag*** means a device that is –\n> > \n> > > > (a) a type, or class, of electronic tag approved for use; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) intended to remain inserted in a part of a body of a deceased person accepted for anatomical examination;\n> \n> > ***GST*** has the same meaning as in the *A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999* of the Commonwealth;\n> \n> > ***marked body bag***, in relation to the body of a deceased person, means a body bag marked under [regulation 8(3)](#GS8@Gs3@EN) with the unique identification number for the body;\n> \n> > ***prescribed business*** has the same meaning as in the [Burial and Cremation Act 2002](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2002-004) ;\n> \n> > ***unique identification number***, in relation to a body of a deceased person accepted for anatomical examination, means the unique number allocated by the Head of Faculty under [regulation 7](#GS7@EN) .","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Register","content":"### 4 Register\n\n> > (1)  The register may –\n> > \n> > > > (a) be kept in more than one format; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) be kept, or partially kept, in an electronic format.\n> \n> > (2)  The following particulars are prescribed to be entered in the register in respect of a body of a deceased person accepted for anatomical examination:\n> > \n> > > > (a) the full name of the deceased person;\n> > > \n> > > > (b) the date of birth of the deceased person;\n> > > \n> > > > (c) the date of death of the deceased person;\n> > > \n> > > > (d) the unique identification number allocated to the body of the deceased person;\n> > > \n> > > > (e) the date on which the body of the deceased person was accepted by the Head of Faculty;\n> > > \n> > > > (f) the maximum period for which the body of the deceased person may be retained by the Head of Faculty;\n> > > \n> > > > (g) the day on which the period referred to in [paragraph (f)](#GS4@Gs2@Hpf@EN) ends, if applicable.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Records and particulars to be kept","content":"### 5 Records and particulars to be kept\n\n> > (1)  The Head of Faculty is to retain the following documents:\n> > \n> > > > (a) the consent form for each body of a deceased person accepted for anatomical examination under [section 14](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2006-026#GS14@EN) of the Act;\n> > > \n> > > > (b) all requests of next of kin made under [section 20](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2006-026#GS20@EN) of the Act.\n> \n> > (2)  The Head of Faculty is to record the following particulars and retain the record:\n> > \n> > > > (a) the full name of the next of kin of each deceased person whose body has been accepted for anatomical examination;\n> > > \n> > > > (b) the last known address and contact phone number for each such next of kin;\n> > > \n> > > > (c) the relationship of each such next of kin to the deceased person;\n> > > \n> > > > (d) the date on which each such next of kin was notified in writing under [regulation 12(3)(b)](#GS12@Gs3@Hpb@EN) .","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Confidentiality","content":"### 6 Confidentiality\n\n> > (1)  Unless authorised by the Head of Faculty, a person must not access, or be given access to –\n> > \n> > > > (a) the register; or\n> > > \n> > > > (b) a document, or record, held by the Faculty that contains identifying information about –\n> > > > \n> > > > > > (i) a person, or a deceased person, who is the subject of a consent form held by the Faculty; or\n> > > > > \n> > > > > > (ii) the next of kin of a deceased person whose body has been accepted for anatomical examination.\n> > \n> > Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.\n> \n> > (2)  The Head of Faculty must ensure that –\n> > \n> > > > (a) the register; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) all documents and records, held by the Faculty, that contain identifying information about a deceased person whose body has been accepted for anatomical examination –\n> > \n> > are kept in a secure place that is not accessible to persons who are not entitled to access that register, or those documents or records, respectively.","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Unique identification number","content":"### 7 Unique identification number\n\n> As soon as practicable after the body of a deceased person has been accepted for anatomical examination, the Head of Faculty is to allocate in respect of the body a unique number for identification purposes.","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tagging of body","content":"### 8 Tagging of body\n\n> > (1)  On accepting the body of a deceased person for anatomical examination and in the presence of a witness, the Head of Faculty is to –\n> > \n> > > > (a) attach tags that comply with [subregulation (2)](#GS8@Gs2@EN) to the wrist and ankle of the body; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) remove all other tags attached to the body.\n> \n> > (2)  A tag attached to a body is to be –\n> > \n> > > > (a) made of a durable material; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) marked in indelible ink with the unique identification number for the body; and\n> > > \n> > > > (c) signed by the person who attached the tag and a person who witnessed the attaching of the tag.\n> \n> > (3)  After a body is tagged in accordance with this regulation, the body is to be placed into a body bag marked with the unique identification number for the body.","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tagging of body part","content":"### 9 Tagging of body part\n\n> > (1)  If a part of the body of a deceased person is to be separated from the remainder of the body and removed from the marked body bag for the body, the part of the body is to be –\n> > \n> > > > (a) tagged with a tag that complies with [regulation 8(2)(a)](#GS8@Gs2@Hpa@EN) and [(b)](#GS8@Gs2@Hpb@EN) ; or\n> > > \n> > > > (b) implanted with an electronic tag that bears the unique identification number for the body.\n> \n> > (2)  A part of the body of a deceased person tagged or implanted in accordance with [subregulation (1)](#GS9@Gs1@EN) is to be kept in a container that is marked in indelible ink with the unique identification number for the body.\n> \n> > (3)  If a part of the body of a deceased person is separated from the remainder of the body and removed from the marked body bag for the body, the Head of Faculty is to ensure that the following particulars are recorded:\n> > \n> > > > (a) the name of the person to whom the part of the body was released;\n> > > \n> > > > (b) each location where the part of the body is stored while it is separated from the marked body bag for the body;\n> > > \n> > > > (c) if known, the day on which the part of the body is expected to be returned to the marked body bag for the body.\n> \n> > (4)  Once the part of the body is no longer required for anatomical examination, the part is to be returned to the marked body bag for the body.","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Offence to remove tag","content":"### 10 Offence to remove tag\n\n> A person must not remove –\n> \n> > > (a) a tag attached to a body, or part of a body; or\n> > \n> > > (b) an electronic tag implanted in part of a body –\n> \n> under [regulations 8](#GS8@EN) and [9](#GS9@EN) , unless authorised to do so by the Head of Faculty.\n> \n> Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Preparation for burial or cremation","content":"### 11 Preparation for burial or cremation\n\n> > (1)  As soon as practicable after the body of a deceased person is no longer required for anatomical examination, the Head of Faculty is to –\n> > \n> > > > (a) place the marked body bag containing the body into a coffin; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) seal the coffin.\n> \n> > (2)  The coffin is to be marked with the following details:\n> > \n> > > > (a) the name of the deceased person;\n> > > \n> > > > (b) the unique identification number for the body of the deceased person;\n> > > \n> > > > (c) the name of the Faculty;\n> > > \n> > > > (d) the name of the prescribed business to which the coffin is being released.","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Burial or cremation authorised by Head of Faculty","content":"### 12 Burial or cremation authorised by Head of Faculty\n\n> > (1)  If a request of a next of kin has not been made under [section 20(1)](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2006-026#GS20@Gs1@EN) of the Act and the body of a deceased person is no longer required for anatomical examination, the Head of Faculty is to release the body to a prescribed business for burial or cremation.\n> \n> > (2)  As soon as practicable after the burial or cremation of a body released under [subregulation (1)](#GS12@Gs1@EN) , the prescribed business must notify the Head of Faculty in writing of –\n> > \n> > > > (a) if the body was cremated –\n> > > > \n> > > > > > (i) the date on which the cremation occurred; and\n> > > > > \n> > > > > > (ii) how the ashes may be collected; or\n> > > \n> > > > (b) if the body was buried –\n> > > > \n> > > > > > (i) the date on which the burial occurred; and\n> > > > > \n> > > > > > (ii) the location of the burial site.\n> \n> > (3)  As soon as practicable after receiving notification under [subregulation (2)](#GS12@Gs2@EN) , the Head of Faculty is to –\n> > \n> > > > (a) enter the following particulars in the register:\n> > > > \n> > > > > > (i) the date on which the body was released;\n> > > > > \n> > > > > > (ii) the name of the prescribed business to which the body was released;\n> > > > > \n> > > > > > (iii) the date of burial or cremation; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) give written notification to the next of kin of the deceased person of –\n> > > > \n> > > > > > (i) the burial or cremation of the deceased person; and\n> > > > > \n> > > > > > (ii) if the deceased person was cremated, how the next of kin may collect the ashes; and\n> > > > > \n> > > > > > (iii) if the deceased person was buried, the location of the burial site of the deceased person.","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Particulars of release of body to next of kin","content":"### 13 Particulars of release of body to next of kin\n\n> For the purposes of [section 20(6)](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2006-026#GS20@Gs6@EN) of the Act, the following are the prescribed particulars that are to be entered in the register after the release of a body in accordance with the request of the next of kin:\n> \n> > > (a) the date on which the body was released;\n> > \n> > > (b) the name of the prescribed business to which the body was released.","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fee for application for authorisation to undertake anatomical examinations","content":"### 14 Fee for application for authorisation to undertake anatomical examinations\n\n> [*\\[Regulation 14 Amended by S.R. 2019, No. 11, Applied:27 Mar 2019\\]*](/view/html/inforce/2019-03-27/sr-2019-011#GS4@EN) For the purposes of [section 9(2)(d)](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2006-026#GS9@Gs2@Hpd@EN) of the Act, the prescribed fee is 50 fee units.\n\nDisplayed and numbered in accordance with the *[Rules Publication Act 1953](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1953-050)*.\n\nNotified in the *Gazette* on 22 February 2017\n\nThese regulations are administered in the Department of Health and Human Services.","sortOrder":13}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"These regulations implement procedural and administrative details under the Anatomical Examinations Act 2006 (identification, tagging, records, confidentiality, release and a prescribed fee). They do not expand or narrow who may be accepted for anatomical examination or alter the Act's substantive powers; they prescribe how those powers are to be exercised and recorded."},"complexity_factors":["Detailed recordkeeping and register entries required (regulation 4, regulation 5) increasing administrative burden","Allocation and permanent use of a unique identification number for each body (regulation 7) to track identity","Physical and electronic tagging rules, including tagging of separated body parts and containers (regulations 8–9) involving equipment and procedures","Confidentiality and restricted access with an express penalty (regulation 6) creating compliance and security obligations","Procedures and notifications for release, burial or cremation and coordination with prescribed businesses (regulations 11–12) requiring external communication","Fixed fee for applications to be authorised to undertake anatomical examinations (regulation 14) creating a predictable financial cost"],"plain_english_summary":"These regulations set the operational rules for bodies accepted for anatomical examination: institutions must record specified particulars, allocate a unique ID, tag bodies and separated parts (physically or with approved electronic tags), keep records secure and confidential (with penalties), and follow prescribed steps for sealing, releasing, burial or cremation. The Head of Faculty controls tagging, identification and release decisions; applicants for authorisation pay a 50 fee‑unit application. The rules impose identifiable compliance costs (tagging, recordkeeping, notifications) and limit access to identifying information."},"summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Based on available information, this regulation appears to remain consistent with its original purpose of governing the use of human bodies for anatomical examination in Tasmania. The single amendment (reflected in the 27 March 2019 version) does not appear to have materially shifted its scope, though the substance of that amendment cannot be confirmed without the full amendment text."},"complexity_factors":["Operates as subordinate legislation (regulations) beneath a parent Act, requiring both to be read together for full understanding","Deals with a sensitive and specialised area of law (use of human remains) with ethical, medical, and legal dimensions","Likely intersects with other legislation such as consent laws, health privacy rules, and burial/cremation regulations","Full text was not available for analysis, limiting certainty about specific provisions and their interactions","Tasmanian-specific — rules may differ from other Australian states and territories, creating complexity for institutions operating across jurisdictions"],"plain_english_summary":"The Anatomical Examinations Regulations 2017 (Tasmania) sets the practical rules under the Anatomical Examinations Act for how human bodies and parts may be used for medical education, research and training. It affects donors and their next of kin, medical schools, anatomy departments and other institutions that receive donated bodies. The regulations matter because they impose legal oversight to ensure respectful handling, proper consent, record‑keeping and lawful use of donated remains."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The regulations remain tightly focused on their original purpose: operational procedures for handling donated bodies under the Anatomical Examinations Act 2006. The 2019 amendment merely updated the fee amount, without expanding the regulatory scope into new areas."},"complexity_factors":["Only 7 defined terms in the interpretation section, all straightforward","Linear structure with minimal cross-referencing — mostly internal references to other regulations within the same instrument","No nested exceptions or conditional logic beyond simple 'if/then' scenarios (e.g., 'if cremated... if buried')","Clear, prescriptive language ('must', 'is to') rather than discretionary or qualified obligations","Short length — 14 regulations covering discrete operational topics","Single amendment noted (Regulation 14 in 2019) with no complex transitional provisions"],"plain_english_summary":"**What this legislation does:**\n\nThese regulations set out the practical rules for how medical schools and universities in Tasmania handle bodies donated for anatomical examination (medical teaching and research). They work together with the *Anatomical Examinations Act 2006* to ensure bodies are treated with dignity, properly tracked, and respectfully returned to families for burial or cremation.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n\n- **Medical faculties** (university medical schools) that accept body donations\n- **Heads of Faculty** who manage the donation program\n- **Donors and their families** — anyone who donates their body to science, plus their next of kin\n- **Funeral businesses** (\"prescribed businesses\") that handle the final burial or cremation\n\n**Key requirements:**\n\n- **Tracking:** Every donated body gets a **unique identification number** and must be tagged on the wrist and ankle with durable, signed tags. Body bags and coffins must also be marked with this number.\n- **Record-keeping:** Faculties must maintain a detailed **register** with the donor's name, dates of birth and death, when the body was accepted, and how long it can be kept.\n- **Privacy:** Strict **confidentiality** rules protect donor and family information. Unauthorized access to records carries a fine.\n- **Body parts:** If parts are separated for study (for example, a limb or organ), they must also be tagged — either with a physical tag or an **electronic tag** implanted in the tissue — and tracked in a container marked with the donor's ID number.\n- **Return to families:** When study is complete, the faculty must seal the body in a coffin and release it to a funeral business for burial or cremation. Families must be notified of the final arrangements and how to collect ashes if cremated.\n- **Fees:** It costs **50 fee units** (a standard government fee measure) to apply for authorization to conduct anatomical examinations.\n\n**Why it matters:**\n\nBody donation is a profound gift to medical education. These regulations ensure that gift is managed with accountability — families can trust their loved one won't be lost or mishandled, and medical students can learn from properly documented specimens. The rules prevent mix-ups, protect privacy, and ensure dignified treatment from acceptance through to final rest."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. 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