About our work regulating GMOs
Find out how we support the Gene Technology Regulator to manage, and protect against, risks posed by GMOs.
Approved GMOs in Australia
Details about approved applications, dealings and licences, accredited organisations, and active crop field trial sites.
Application and reporting forms
Access forms for licence applications, organisation accreditation, and reporting obligations.
For Institutional Biosafety Committees
Useful resources for IBCs covering records of assessment, classification of NLRDs and contained dealings.
News
Licence Issued (DIR 210)
The Regulator has issued a licence to Doherty Clinical Trials Ltd for clinical trials of controlled infection with seasonal influenza viruses.
New licence application (DIR 217)
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd has applied for a licence for the commercial supply of a genetically modified therapeutic for bladder cancer treatment.
Licence consultation open (DIR 215)
The consultation period for a field trial of genetically modified canola for dairy protein production from Miruku Australia Pty Ltd is now open.
Assessment of GM mosquito application
There has been extensive interest in the application for the commercial release of GM mosquitos which is being taken into consideration in the risk assessment. The public consultation period is now expected to commence in May 2025.
The following infographics explain the regulatory pathways and the OGTR timelines for this assessment, including where there are opportunities for public submissions. More info is available at DIR 207.
The OGTR Online Services Portal
The NLRD reporting service and certified facilities service are available in the Portal. Please refer to the log in button at the top of the screen for access to the portal. More information is available on our using the online services portal page.
mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are not gene therapies
Misinformation has been circulating regarding mRNA COVID-19 vaccines and gene therapy. The following statement addresses this misinformation.
Subscribe to updates about the regulation of gene technology
Get notified about applications to release a GMO into the environment, when an application is open for comment and when changes are made to Australia's gene technology legislation.
Apply to work with GMOs
Authorisations to deal with GMOs
See more about the types of approvals for GMO dealings and how to apply.
Certify your facilities
Find out more about the certification process including the requirements for each type of facility, and how to apply.
Get your organisation accredited
All organisations dealing with GMOs should consider accreditation. Find out more including how to apply.
Transport, storage and disposal
Learn about importing, transporting, storing and disposing of GMOs or products containing GMOs.
Resources
OGTR Newsletter Issue 11
This issue focusses on the IBC Forum and various consultations happening across the OGTR.
Operations of the Gene Technology Regulator Annual Report 2023-24
The report describes the roles and responsibilities of the Gene Technology Regulator (the Regulator) and the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) during 2023-24.
