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 consultation open (DIR 199)
The consultation period for commercial cultivation of banana plants genetically modified for disease resistance, from Queensland University of Technology, is now open.
Licence Issued (DIR 197)
The Regulator has issued a licence to Novotech (Australia) Pty Ltd to conduct a clinical trial of genetically modified Lactobacillus brevis for treatment of inflammatory bowel disease.
New licence application (DIR 200)
Cauldron Molecules Pty Ltd has applied for a licence for fermentation and processing of recombinant proteins using genetically modified Pichia pastoris.
The new OGTR Online Services Portal is now available
The NLRD Reporting form is 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.
What do we mean by "Intentional Release"?
'Intentional release' is a term used in the Gene Technology Act to identify the type of licence required to authorise activities with GMOs.
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 8
This issue focusses on the OGTR Online Services Portal and NLRD intermittent reporting.
Operations of the Gene Technology Regulator Annual Report 2021-22
The report describes the roles and responsibilities of the Gene Technology Regulator (the Regulator) and the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) during 2021-22.
