Counselling Committee
Terms of Reference
- Establishing standards for approval of counsellors as Approved Counsellors,
as required by the Code of Practice or Directions of the HRT Act for counselling
within licensed clinics, and for counselling services available in the community. - Recommending to the Reproductive Technology Council (Council) those counsellors deemed suitable for Council approval or interim approval, and reconsidering those referred back to the Committee by the Council for further information.
- Monitoring and reviewing the work of any Approved Counsellor.
- Convening training programs for counsellors if required.
- Establishing a process whereby counsellors may have approval withdrawn or may appeal a Council decision.
- Reporting annually as required by Council for its annual report to the CEO of Health, including information on its own activities and information reported to it
by Approved Counsellors. - Advising and assisting the Council on matters relating to consultation with
relevant bodies in the community and the promotion of informed public debate in
the community on issues relating to reproductive technology. - Advising the Council on matters relating to access to information held on the IVF
and Donor Registers. - Advising the Council on psychosocial matters relating to reproductive technology
as the Council may request.
Membership:
Ms Suzanne Midford (Chair), Ms Jane Baker, Ms Justine Garbellini, Ms Anne-Marie Loney, Ms Iolanda Rodino, Ms Patrice Wringe, A/Professor Mo Harris (ex officio), Ms Jen Parker (ex officio).- Return to 'About the Council' page
Embryo Storage Committee
Terms of Reference
- Advise the Council on matters relating to licensing under the HRT Act, including the suitability of applicants and conditions that should be imposed on any licence.
- Advise the Council generally as to the administration and enforcement of the
H RT Act, particularly disciplinary matters. - Advise the Council as to suitable standards to be set under the HRT Act,
including clinical standards. - Advise the Council on any other matters relating to licensing, administration
and enforcement of the HRT Act.
Membership:
Professor Con Michael (Chair), Professor Roger Hart, Dr Brenda McGivern,Ms Suzanne Midford, Dr Joe Parkinson, Ms Patrice Wringe, A/Profe A/Professor Mo Harris (ex officio)
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Licensing and Administration Advisory Committee
Terms of Reference
- Advise the Council on matters relating to licensing under the HRT Act, including the suitability of applicants and conditions that should be imposed on any licence.
- Advise the Council generally as to the administration and enforcement of the RT Act, particularly disciplinary matters.
- Advise the Council as to suitable standards to be set under the HRT Act, including clinical standards.
- Advise the Council on any other matters relating to licensing, administration
and enforcement of the HRT Act.
Membership:
Professor Con Michael (Chair), Professor Roger Hart, Dr Brenda McGivern,Ms Suzanne Midford, Dr Joe Parkinson, Ms Patrice Wringe, A/Professor Mo Harris
(ex officio).
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PGD (Implementation) Technical Advisory Committee
Terms of Reference
- To advise Council on factors that it should consider when deciding whether to approve PGD, both generally and for specific cases.
- To advise Council on standards for facilities, staffing and technical procedures.
- To advise on how ongoing process of approval of PGD should be managed effectively by the Council.
- To monitor outcomes of diagnostic procedures involving embryos.
- To advise on other relevant matters as requested by Council.
The Committee may consult with relevant experts in the preparation of this advice for the Council including, but not limited to, counselling in relation to PGD with the Counselling Committee and legal issues in relation to PGD with a Department of Health lawyer.
Membership:
Dr Beverly Petterson (Chair), Dr Peter Burton, Dr Ashleigh Murch, Dr SharronTownshend, A/Professor Mo Harris (ex officio).
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Scientific Advisory Committee
Terms of Reference
With the agreement of the Minister for Health as required under s(10)(4) of the HRT
Act this Committee may provide the Reproductive Technology Council with scientific
advice in relation to:
- Any project of research, embryo diagnostic procedure or innovative practice for which the specific approval of the Council is (or may be) sought.
- Review of the HRT Act, which is to be carried out as soon as practicable after the expiry of five years from its commencement and any other matter as instructed by the Council.
Membership:
A/Professor Jim Cummins (Chair), Dr Peter Burton, Professor Roger Hart,Dr Joseph Parkinson, Dr Beverly Petterson, Dr Kathy Sanders,
A/Professor Mo Harris (ex officio).