Welcome to the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator Website

The Office of the Gene Technology Regulator has been established within the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing to provide administrative support to the Gene Technology Regulator in the performance of his functions under the Gene Technology Act 2000.

The Gene Technology Act 2000, which came into force on 21 June 2001, introduces a national scheme for the regulation of genetically modified organisms in Australia, in order to protect the health and safety of Australians and the Australian environment by identifying risks posed by or as a result of gene technology, and by managing those risks through regulating certain dealings with genetically modified organisms.

We would like to receive your feedback on our website to ensure it meets your needs. Please email ogtr@health.gov.au.

What's New

New interactive listing of licences launched

The updated table provides summary information about all DIR licences issued by the Gene Technology Regulator, with links to detailed documentation relating to each application and assessment, including licence conditions. The updated table allows sorting of licences by various criteria (still more improvements to come....)