Resources

Use this form for applications for a licence for dealings (activities) with a non-plant GMO involving intentional release (DIR) of the GMO into the environment under the Gene Technology Act 2000.

Use this form to apply for a licence for importation and processing (devitalisation) of bulk grain containing GMOs that are authorised for cultivation or food or feed use in the country of origin.

This document provides guidance to applicants on what documents can be provided to support their licence applications or variations

There has been confusion regarding the baits used in the National Fire Ant Eradication Program. The following statement addresses this confusion.

This Communiqué covers matters considered at the 46th videoconference of the Gene Technology Technical Advisory Committee (25 August 2025).

This document provides guidance on the information required in the Application to vary a DNIR licence form for a range of common variation categories.

Use this form to apply for a variation or surrender of a licence for dealings not involving intentional release (DNIR) of a GMO into the environment under the Gene Technology Act 2000 (the Act).

Use this form to apply for a variation or surrender of a licence for dealings involving intentional release (DIR) of a GMO into the environment under the Gene Technology Act 2000 (the Act).

Details of OGTR monitoring and compliance activities during the quarter ended 30 June 2025.

This Communiqué covers matters considered at the 45th videoconference of the Gene Technology Technical Advisory Committee (3 June 2025).

This infographic gives a brief description of the regulatory remits for the GM Purple Tomato proposed to be commercially available in Australia.

This Communiqué covers matters considered at the 44th videoconference of the Gene Technology Technical Advisory Committee (5 May 2025).

Details of OGTR monitoring and compliance activities during the quarter ended 31 March 2025.

This Communiqué covers matters considered at the 43rd videoconference of the Gene Technology Technical Advisory Committee (28 March 2025).

This document provides step by step instructions on how to register for the OGTR's Online Services Portal.

This fact sheet explains what myID is and why it is required to access the OGTR Online Servies Portal

This Communique covers matters considered at the 21st meeting of the Gene Technology Ethics and Community Consultative Committee (25 February 2025).

This Communiqué covers matters considered at the 42nd videoconference of the Gene Technology Technical Advisory Committee (7 February 2025).

This document provides answers to frequently asked questions relating to the OGTR's Online Services Portal (Portal).

Details of OGTR monitoring and compliance activities during the quarter ended 31 December 2024.

This Communiqué covers matters considered at the 41st videoconference of the Gene Technology Technical Advisory Committee (16 December 2024).

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.

This Communiqué covers matters considered at the 40th videoconference of the
Gene Technology Technical Advisory Committee (5 November 2024).

This issue focusses on the IBC Forum and various consultations happening across the OGTR.