AFL Research Governance Framework

The AFL Research Governance Framework outlines the AFL’s approach to ensuring that all research conducted across the organisation is safe, ethical, high quality and aligned with national research standards. The framework establishes key principles including safety, competence, ethics, integrity, transparency, legality, privacy and accountability, and describes how research should be governed throughout the project lifecycle, from design and approval through to delivery and closure. The framework reflects the AFL’s commitment to protecting participants, managing risk, maintaining public trust and promoting the responsible use and dissemination of research findings.