What if I participate and want to withdraw later?Commencing the survey is inferring that you consent to participate. You can leave the survey at any time if you change your mind and no longer want to participate. However, once you submit responses your data cannot not be withdrawn.
How will my confidentiality be protected?The study is totally anonymous, if you participate you will not be identified. The survey uses SurveyMonkey and the
Privacy Policy and
Security Statement for the survey data is available from these links.
The data from the survey will be analysed and the findings will be published in journals. When the journal articles are published, OzFish Unlimited will include the journal details in its newsletters and website. Again, only you will know you have participated in the survey.
What should I do if I want to discuss this study further before deciding?If you would like further information, please contact John Rafferty (
jrafferty@csu.edu.au).
Who should I contact if I have concerns about the conduct of this study?Charles Sturt University’s Human Research Ethics Committee has approved this project [Protocol Number: H23905]. If you have any complaints or reservations about the ethical conduct of this project, you may contact the Committee through the Research Integrity Unit via the following contact details:
The Presiding Officer
Human Research Ethics Committee
Research Integrity Unit
Locked Bag 588
Wagga Wagga NSW 2678
Phone: (02) 6933 4213
Email:
ethics@csu.edu.au Any issues you raise will be treated in confidence and investigated thoroughly, and you will be informed of the outcome.
Thank you for considering this invitation.
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