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Community attitudes 2017 report
This survey was conducted in 2017. It explores the awareness, attitudes and understanding of general science and technology, and specific biotechnology issues.
Quarterly activities report for July – September 2017
Details of OGTR monitoring and compliance activities during the quarter ended 30 September 2017.
Communiqué of GTTAC meeting 23 October 2017
This Communiqué covers matters considered at the 13th video conference of the Gene Technology Technical Advisory Committee (23 October 2017).
Quarterly activities report for April – June 2017
Details of OGTR monitoring and compliance activities during the quarter ended 30 June 2017.
Guidance for sponsors of clinical trials in humans involving GMOs
This guidance provides basic information to organisations in Australia wishing to conduct human clinical trials involving an experimental product that is, or contains, a genetically modified organism (GMO).
OGTR Newsletter Issue 1
This first issue focuses on Notifiable Low Risks Dealings (NLRDs).
Communique of GTECCC meeting of 30 August 2017
This Communique covers matters considered at the 10th meeting of the Gene Technology Ethics and Community Consultative Committee (30 August 2017, Canberra).
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.
Petunias notified as genetically modified
Details of petunias that have been notified as genetically modified in Australia.
List of GM petunia licence holders
Details of the holders of a licence for dealings with GM petunias.
GM Petunia Risk Analysis
An report on the potential risks from inadvertent dealings with petunia genetically modified for altered flower colour.
Communique of GTTAC Meeting of 30 May 2017
This Communiqué covers matters considered at the 52nd meeting of the Gene Technology Technical Advisory Committee (30 May 2017, Canberra).
Quarterly activities report for January – March 2017
Details of OGTR monitoring and compliance activities during the quarter ended 31 March 2017.
Communique of GTECCC meeting of 29 March 2017
This Communique covers matters considered at the 9th meeting of the Gene Technology Ethics and Community Consultative Committee (29 March 2017, Canberra).
Communique of GTTAC Meeting of 20-21 Feb 2017
This Communiqué covers matters considered at the 51st meeting of the Gene Technology Technical Advisory Committee (20 & 21 February 2017, Canberra).
Communique of GTTAC meeting of 20-21 February 2017
This Communique covers matters considered at the 51st meeting of the Gene Technology Technical Advisory Committee (20 & 21 February 2017, Canberra).
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.
Communique of GTTAC Meeting of 17 January 2017
This Communiqué covers matters considered at the 12th video conference of the Gene Technology Technical Advisory Committee (17 January 2017).
Communique of GTTAC Meeting of 23 November 2016
This Communiqué covers matters considered at the 50th meeting of the Gene Technology Technical Advisory Committee (23 November 2016, Canberra).
Operations of the Gene Technology Regulator Annual Report 2015-16
The report describes the roles and responsibilities of the Gene Technology Regulator (Regulator) and the OGTR. It provides a picture of the OGTR’s performance over the past 12 months.
The Biology of Musa L. (banana)
This document provides baseline information about the parent organism for use in risk assessments of genetically modified (GM) Musa spp. that may be released into the Australian environment.
Application for a DIR licence involving a non-plant GMO
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.
Application for a DIR licence for commercial release of GM plants - example answers
This is a hypothetical case study provided as an example. It should not be cited as evidence in an application. Although the data and discussions are representative, this example may not include all considerations needed when assessing risks from a proposed GM plant commercial release.
Communiqué of GTTAC meeting 20 July 2016
The purpose of this Communiqué is to provide a brief overview of the key matters considered by GTECCC and resolutions of the committee at its meeting on 19-20 July 2016.
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.