Regulator function
Protect the health and safety of people, and to protect the environment, by identifying risk posed by or as a result of gene technology, and by managing those risks through regulating certain dealings with genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
Legislation
- Gene Technology Act 2000
- Gene Technology Regulations 2001
Regulated community
Researchers and businesses involved in using GMOs
Portfolio
Health and Aged Care
Internal to department / external entity
Internal
Ministerial Statement of Expectations
Ministerial Statement of Expectations date
15 August 2023
Regulator Statement of Intent
Regulator Statement of Intent date
15 August 2023