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Communique of GTTAC meeting of 7 February 2025
This Communiqué covers matters considered at the 42nd videoconference of the Gene Technology Technical Advisory Committee (7 February 2025).
Communique of GTECCC meeting of 25 February 2025
This Communique covers matters considered at the 21st meeting of the Gene Technology Ethics and Community Consultative Committee (25 February 2025).
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 report for October – December 2024
Details of OGTR monitoring and compliance activities during the quarter ended 31 December 2024.
Communique of GTTAC meeting of 16 December 2024
This Communiqué covers matters considered at the 41st videoconference of the Gene Technology Technical Advisory Committee (16 December 2024).
Quarterly activities reports
These reports detail the monitoring and compliance activities by the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) for each quarter.
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.
Communique of GTTAC meeting of 5 November 2024
This Communiqué covers matters considered at the 40th videoconference of the
Gene Technology Technical Advisory Committee (5 November 2024).
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.
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.
Application for the Surrender of a Certification of a Physical Containment Facility
Use this form to apply for the surrender of a low- or high-level containment facility currently certified under the Guidelines for the Certification of Physical Containment Facilities issued under the Gene Technology Act 2000.
OGTR Online Services Portal Form Guide – Apply for lift of suspension.
This document provides a step by step guide on how to access the form to lift a suspension of a certification in the OGTR's Online Services Portal.
OGTR Online Services Portal Form Guide – Apply for certification suspension.
This document provides a step by step guide on how to access the form to suspend a certification in the OGTR's Online Services Portal.
OGTR Online Services Portal Form Guide – Apply to surrender certification.
This document provides a step by step guide on how to access the form to surrender a certification in the OGTR's Online Services Portal.
Quarterly activities report for July – September 2023
Details of OGTR monitoring and compliance activities during the quarter ended 30 September 2023.