6Meaning of permitted research

6 Meaning of permitted research

(1) Research is permitted research if one or more of the following apply: (a) the research is relevant to public health, including epidemiological research; (b) the research relates to an electoral matter and is conducted by or for: (i) a registered political party; or (ii) a political representative; or (iii) a candidate in an election for an Australian Parliament or a local government authority; (c) the research will contribute to the development of public policy and is conducted by or for the Commonwealth or a Commonwealth entity. (2) Despite subsection (1), research is not permitted research if: (a) in the case of a research entity conducting research on its own behalf—the research is conducted for a primarily commercial purpose; or (b) in the case of a research entity conducting research for another person or body—the research entity is conducting the research for a primarily commercial purpose of the other person or body.