On 31 October, the academic community gathered to celebrate the contributions of three distinguished scholars—Bruce M. Smyth, Michael A. Martin, and Mandy Downing—to The Routledge Handbook of Human Research Ethics and Integrity in Australia. This landmark publication provides a comprehensive exploration of human research ethics from an Australian perspective, underscoring the nation’s advanced and rigorous governance framework in this field.
About the Book
The Routledge Handbook of Human Research Ethics and Integrity in Australia is a rich, 35-chapter collection designed to serve as both a practical guide and a theoretical reference for researchers in the social sciences and humanities. Focused on the Australian ethics framework, this handbook offers valuable insights for an international audience, particularly in the area of Indigenous research ethics. Chapters dedicated to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research ethics provide a cultural dimension, offering a model for ethical considerations in Indigenous research that may inspire scholars worldwide.
Why This Handbook Matters
Australia’s approach to research ethics is among the most stringent globally, creating a framework that prioritises participant integrity and ethical responsibility in studies. This handbook serves as an essential resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students, early-career researchers, ethics committee members, and administrators alike. Covering complex ethical challenges such as data privacy, cultural heritage, and Indigenous intellectual property, the collection speaks to ethical issues that resonate well beyond Australia.
About the Authors
The expertise of Michael A. Martin, Mandy Downing, and Bruce M. Smyth is evident throughout the handbook:
Michael A. Martin
Professor of Statistics in the School of Finance, Actuarial Studies and Statistics at the Australian National University, Canberra, Australia; and Chair of the Human Research Ethics Committee at the Australian National University.
Mandy Downing
A Ngarluma Yindjibarndi woman and an Associate Professor with Curtin University in Western Australia; Co-Chair of the National Research Ethics Committee at the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies; and the Dean of Indigenous Futures at Curtin University
Bruce M. Smyth,
Professor of Family Studies with the Centre for Social Research and Methods at the Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
The Routledge Handbook of Human Research Ethics and Integrity in Australia is now available for pre-order, with a 20% discount using the code AFLY04. This handbook is poised to become a cornerstone for ethical research practices, offering fresh perspectives on global human research ethics through Australia’s high standards and invaluable Indigenous insights.
