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Genetically modified (GM) canola in Australia
GM canola 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.
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.
NRLD reporting import template
Use this template to record and then import NLRD details into the online reporting form.
Communique of GTTAC meeting of 28 September 2021
This Communiqué covers matters considered at the 27th video conference of the Gene Technology Technical Advisory Committee (28 September 2021).
NLRD import instructions for online forms
This document helps with the completion of the NLRD online form.
Quarterly activities report for April – June 2021
Details of OGTR monitoring and compliance activities during the quarter ended 30 June 2021.
Managing certified facilities and licences during COVID-19 restrictions
Advice on how organisations can continue to comply with certification guidelines and licence conditions when key staff are not on-site and common laboratory consumables are in limited supply.
Twenty years of the OGTR - timeline
A list of significant events in the OGTR's 20-year history.
Communique of GTTAC meeting of 26 July 2021
This Communiqué covers matters considered at the 26th video conference of the Gene Technology Technical Advisory Committee (26 July 2021).
Monitoring and compliance protocols
The OGTR has developed a range of documents to provide organisations and interested parties with guidance on monitoring and compliance activities under the Gene Technology Act 2000.
Notifiable Low Risk Dealing (NLRDs) Reporting
Let the Regulator know of any NLRDs assessed during the financial year.
Accredited Organisation Annual Report to the Gene Technology Regulator
Accredited Organisations use this form to demonstrate that they are meeting their obligations and responsibilities. Completion of the form is an condition of accreditation.
Retrospective report - Changing research landscape
Over the past 20 years, the field of gene technology has seen many exciting developments, some of which could not have been imagined when the Act was written. Find out more about the changing research landscape and how we've adapted.
Retrospective report - Public views, communication and regulation
Providing information to the public and other stakeholders is key to maintaining a robust regulatory system. This report explores community knowledge of and attitudes to GMOs, communication and interaction with regulated stakeholders, and an ongoing focus on communication.
Retrospective report - Regulatory adjustments made in response to 20 years of innovation in gene technology
Gene technology legislation needs to respond to advances while providing legal certainty. Find out how policy and technical reviews keep the regulatory system up to date.
Retrospective report - Overview of the scheme
An overview of the Australia's national regulatory system for gene technology. The report covers how the scheme came into existence, how it works and the key roles and bodies.
Quarterly activities report for January – March 2021
Details of OGTR monitoring and compliance activities during the quarter ended 31 March 2021
Communique of GTTAC meeting of 11 May 2021
This Communiqué covers matters considered at the 57th meeting of the Gene Technology Technical Advisory Committee (11 May 2021).
Genetically modified (GM) safflower in Australia
Safflower has been commercially cultivated as a minor crop in Australia since the 1950s.
The Biology of Trifolium repens L. (White Clover)
This document provides baseline information about the parent organism for use in risk assessments of genetically modified (GM) Trifolium repens L. that may be released into the Australian environment.
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.
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 23 February 2021
This Communique covers matters considered at the 25th video conference of the Gene Technology Technical Advisory Committee (23 February 2021)
Quarterly activities report for October – December 2020
Details of OGTR monitoring and compliance activities during the quarter ended 31 December 2020.
Genetically modified (GM) cotton in Australia
The Regulator maintains oversight of commercially grown GM cotton, to ensure it remains safe.