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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 January - March 2022
Details of OGTR monitoring and compliance activities during the quarter ended 31 March 2022.
Quarterly activities report for October – December 2021
Details of OGTR monitoring and compliance activities during the quarter ended 31 December 2021
Communique of GTTAC meeting of 28 April 2022
This Communiqué covers matters considered at the 30th videoconference of the Gene Technology Technical Advisory Committee (28 April 2022).
OGTR Newsletter Issue 6
This issue provides an update on the OGTR office.
Communique of GTTAC meeting of 28 February 2022
This Communiqué covers matters considered at the 29th videoconference of the Gene Technology Technical Advisory Committee (28 February 2022).
Application for Accreditation of an Organisation
Use this form to apply for accreditation of an organisation under the Gene Technology Act 2000 and any applicable state legislation.
Communique of GTTAC meeting of 13 December 2021
This Communiqué covers matters considered at the 28th videoconference of the Gene Technology Technical Advisory Committee (13 December 2021).
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 Hordeum vulgare L. (barley)
This document provides baseline information about the parent organism in risk assessments of genetically modified H. vulgare that may be released into the Australian environment.
Quarterly activities report for July – September 2021
Details of OGTR monitoring and compliance activities during the quarter ended 30 September 2021.
Community attitudes to gene technology reports
These surveys help gauge the state of public awareness, identify knowledge gaps and track changes in awareness and attitudes over time.
Community attitudes 2021 report
The overall finding of the 2021 survey is that while there have not been massive shifts since 2019, and despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic experience, there is stronger support for genetic modification generally at 39% of high support in 2021, up from 33% in 2019.
Don't import glowing fish unless you have authorisation
Glowing or fluorescent fish such as GloFish® are genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and it is illegal to import them into Australia for personal or commercial use without an authorisation from the Regulator.
Genetically modified (GM) crops in Australia
Three genetically modified (GM) crops are grown in Australia: cotton, canola and safflower. GM carnations have also been approved for growing or importing into Australia. Other crops are undergoing field trials.
Controlling genetically modified (GM) canola on roadsides
This fact sheet provides information for the control of unwanted herbicidetolerant GM canola for example along roadsides.
How we regulate the intentional releases of GM crops and other GMOs into the environment
When gene technology is used to create a genetically modified (GM) plant, animal or other living thing (organism), the genetically modified organism (GMO), for example GM canola, is regulated by the Gene Technology Regulator to protect people and the environment.
Handling an unintentional presence of genetically modified (GM) crops
The probability of unapproved genetically modified organisms gaining entry to Australia is low. But it is possible that unapproved GM crops could be present as trace amounts in conventional imports, leading to the unintended presence of unapproved GMOs in Australia.
How are genetically modified organisms (GMOs) regulated in Australia
The import and use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Australia is regulated through a nationally consistent legal scheme, including the Gene Technology Act 2000 (the Act), the Gene Technology Regulations 2001 and corresponding state laws.
Genetically modified (GM) Petunias in Australia
The Gene Technology Regulator (the Regulator) has become aware that unauthorised genetically modified (GM) petunias have entered the Australian and international markets.
Genetically modified (GM) Petunia disposal methods
The Gene Technology Regulator (the Regulator) has become aware that unauthorised genetically modified (GM) petunias have entered the Australian and international markets.
Genetically Modified (GM) Carnations in Australia
GM carnations were the first GM flowers in the world to be commercialised. They have been on the market since the mid-90s.
Ongoing monitoring of the safety of GM crops in Australia
In Australia, farmers can only grow a genetically modified (GM) crop if the crop has been approved by the Gene Technology Regulator (the Regulator). You can read about all commercial GM crops that are authorised in Australia in the GMO Record.
Genetically modified organisms in Australia
Gene technology is widely used in Australia: in agriculture, in research, in health and medicine, in education, and in industry.
Who needs to apply to import or use (deal with) a GMO?
Anyone who wants to import or use a genetically modified organism (GMO)needs permission. That includes farmers, importers, schools, researchers, and members of the public.