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Notification of minor works to a PC1 or PC2 certified facility
Use this form to notify the OGTR of commencement or completion of minor works to PC1 or PC2 certified facilities.
Application for the Variation of a Certification of a Physical Containment Facility
Use this form to apply for the variation of a facility currently certified under the Guidelines for the Certification of Physical Containment Facilities issued under the Gene Technology Act 2000 and, as applicable, corresponding state legislation.
Application for the Certification of a Physical Containment Facility
This application is for the certification of a facility to a specified containment level in accordance with Guidelines for the Certification of Physical Containment Facilities issued under the Gene Technology Act 2000 and any applicable state legislation.
Application for the Lift of Suspension of a Certification of a Physical Containment Facility
Use this form to apply for the lift of suspension 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.
Application for the Suspension of a Certification of a Physical Containment Facility
Use this form to apply for a suspension 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 Newsletter Issue 10
This issue focuses on the PC2 Guidelines and the OGTR Online Services Portal.
Communique of GTECCC meeting of 10 May 2024
This Communique covers matters considered at the 20th meeting of the Gene Technology Ethics and Community Consultative Committee (10 May 2024).
OGTR Online Services Portal Form Guide – New Application to Certify a Facility
This document provides a step by step guide on how to access the form to certify a facility in the OGTR's Online Services Portal.
OGTR Online Services Portal User Guide
This guide provides assistance from the point of logging into the OGTR Online Services Portal. It follows from the OGTR Online Services Registration Guide.
Terms of Use for the OGTR Online Services Portal
This document sets out the Terms of Use in relation to the OGTR Online Services Portal
OGTR Online Services Portal Form Guide – New Application to Change a Certification
This document provides a step by step guide on how to access the form to make changes to a certification in the OGTR's Online Services Portal.
Communique of GTTAC meeting of 4 March 2024
This Communiqué covers matters considered at the 59th meeting of the Gene Technology Technical Advisory Committee (4 March 2024).
Quarterly activities report for January - March 2024
Details of OGTR monitoring and compliance activities during the quarter ended 31 March 2024.
Guidance note - OGTR Contact Roles and Authorisation
When organisations engage with the OGTR we require appropriate people to be assigned key contact roles. This guidance document outlines the relationship between contact roles and the authority expected when interacting with the OGTR.
Classification of Notifiable Low Risk Dealings (NLRDs) - reporting form requirements
This documents helps with the correct classification of NLRDs being included in the Record of Assessment for reporting online.
Policy on scope for variation of GMO licences
This document provides information on the scope of changes which may be made to a genetically modified organism (GMO) licence after the licence has been issued, and outlines the Gene Technology Regulator’s (the Regulator’s) approach to considering applications to vary conditions of a GMO licence.
Guidance on making an application to vary a DNIR licence
This document provides guidance on the information required in the Application to vary a DNIR licence form for a range of common variation categories.
The Biology of Gossypium hirsutum L. and Gossypium barbadense L. (cotton)
This document provides baseline information about the parent organism in risk assessments of genetically modified G. hirsutum or G. barbadense that may be released into the Australian environment.
OGTR Regulatory Science Strategy 2024-2027
This document describes the scientific priorities of the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) over the next 3 years from 2024 to 2027.
Risk Assessment Reference: Marker Genes in GM Plants
This document describes how the potential risks of marker genes are considered when preparing Risk Assessment and Risk Management Plans (RARMPs).
Risk assessment reference documents
These documents support the Risk Assessment and Risk Management Plans (RARMPs) prepared for applications for dealings involving intentional release (DIRs) of GMOs into the environment. They address matters common to many DIR risk assessments and are referred to in relevant RARMPs.
Communique of GTTAC meeting of 18 December 2023
This Communiqué covers matters considered at the 37th videoconference of the Gene Technology Technical Advisory Committee (18 December 2023).
Addressing misinformation on the regulation of mRNA vaccines
Misinformation has been circulating about the regulation of the Pfizer and Moderna mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. The following statement addresses this misinformation.
Communique of GTTAC meeting of 14 November 2023
This Communiqué covers matters considered at the 36th videoconference of the Gene Technology Technical Advisory Committee (14 November 2023).
OGTR Newsletter Issue 9
This issue focuses on the updated CCI application form and the updated Notification of Minor Works form.