Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00958:reg:6
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00958
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 6
Character Range: 11583–12611

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.

Part 2—Service provider determinations