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Infographic outlining GM Purple Tomato regulatory remits
This infographic gives a brief description of the regulatory remits for the GM Purple Tomato proposed to be commercially available in Australia.
Infographics outlining the timeline and role of Australian regulators in the assessment of GM mosquito release
These infographics give an overview of the timeline and the various regulators who would be assessing the release of the GM mosquito to control dengue.
Risk Assessment Considerations
This document provides a summary of the risk assessment considerations for the proposed commercial release of a genetically modified (GM) mosquito strain under application DIR-207.
DIR 207 - Draft Licence
This draft licence sets out the proposed licence conditions for the proposed commercial release of genetically modified (GM) mosquito strain under application DIR-207.
General mosquito information
This factsheet provides information about the lifecycle of mosquitoes, types of mosquitoes, how dengue is spread and population control measures currently in place.
Summary of Application
This summary provides information about the proposed commercial release of genetically modified (GM) mosquito strain under application DIR-207.
Current GM plants authorised for release into the environment (GMO Register and licences for commercial releases)
Tables of all current commercially released GM plants in Australia and their OECD unique identifiers.
OGTR Online Services Portal Registration Guide
This document provides step by step instructions on how to register for the OGTR's Online Services Portal.
myID with the OGTR Online Services Portal
This fact sheet explains what myID is and why it is required to access the OGTR Online Servies Portal
OGTR Online Services Portal Frequently Asked Questions
This document provides answers to frequently asked questions relating to the OGTR's Online Services Portal (Portal).
Information for Institutional Biosafety Committees
Useful resources for IBCs covering records of assessment, classification of NLRDs and contained dealings.
Overview of the status of organisms modified using gene editing and other new technologies
This overview is to assist regulated organisations to understand which gene editing and RNA interference techniques result in GMOs.
Quarterly activities reports
These reports detail the monitoring and compliance activities by the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) for each quarter.
Quarterly activities report for October – December 2024
Details of OGTR monitoring and compliance activities during the quarter ended 31 December 2024.
The Biology of Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. bicolor (Sorghum)
This document provides baseline information about the parent organism for use in risk assessments and risk management plans of genetically modified (GM) Sorghum bicolor that may be released into the Australian environment.
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.
Annual reports on the Operations of the Gene Technology Regulator
The Gene Technology Act 2000 requires Gene Technology Regulator to report annually on their operations. The reports are produced for the Minister as soon as practicable after the end of each financial year.
Quarterly activities report for July – September 2024
Details of OGTR monitoring and compliance activities during the quarter ended 30 September 2024.
OGTR Regulatory Culture & Posture
This document outlines the three principles of regulator best practice performance by which the OGTR undertakes its regulatory functions.
Snapshot of genetically modified (GM) wheat trials
GM wheat can only be grown with the approval of the Gene Technology Regulator (the Regulator), who carries out a science-based risk assessment before the crop is approved for release.
Communique of GTTAC meeting of 26 August 2024
This Communique covers matters considered at the 39th videoconference of the Gene Technology Technical Advisory Committee (26 August 2024).
Community attitudes 2024 report
In 2024, support for GM technologies largely reflects results shown in 2019. After the global COVID-19 pandemic and spikes in support in 2021, attitudes appear to have returned to a new ‘baseline’. 38% of the Australian community in support of its use in general.
Biology documents
These documents are prepared to inform the Gene Technology Regulator's Risk assessment and Risk Management Plans in response to licence applications for clinical trials, field trials or release of genetically modified organisms into the environment.
The Biology of Brassica napus L. (canola) and Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. & Coss. (Indian mustard)
This document provides baseline information about the parent organisms for use in risk assessments of genetically modified B. napus and B. juncea that may be released into the Australian environment.