As to the criterion of peer review advanced by Australia, even if peer review of proposals and results is common practice in the scientific community, it does not follow that a programme can be said to involve scientific research only if the proposals and the results are subjected to peer review. The Convention takes a different approach (while certainly not precluding peer review). Paragraph 30 of the Schedule requires prior review of proposed permits by the Scientific Committee and the current Guidelines (Annex P) also contemplate Scientific Committee review of ongoing and completed programmes