5Definitions

5 Definitions

Note: A number of expressions used in this instrument are defined in the Act, including the following:

(a) National Statement;
(b) the NHMRC.

In this instrument:

Act means the Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002.

ART Guidelines means the Ethical guidelines on the use of assisted reproductive technology in clinical practice and research, issued by the CEO of the NHMRC under the National Health and Medical Research Council Act 1992, as existing from time to time.

Note: The ART Guidelines could in 2021 be viewed on the website of the NHMRC (https://www.nhmrc.gov.au).

first polar body transfer has the meaning given by section 7F.

germinal vesicle transfer has the meaning given by section 7E.

maternal spindle transfer has the meaning given by section 7C.

Objective Criteria for Unsuitable Embryos means the Objective Criteria for determining embryos that are unsuitable for implantation, issued by the CEO of the NHMRC under the National Health and Medical Research Council Act 1992, as existing from time to time.

Note: The Objective Criteria for Unsuitable Embryos could in 2021 be viewed on the website of the NHMRC (https://www.nhmrc.gov.au).

pronuclear transfer has the meaning given by section 7D.

second polar body transfer has the meaning given by section 7G.