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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
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.
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.
The Biology of Triticum aestivum L. (Bread Wheat)
This document provides baseline information about the parent organism in risk assessments of genetically modified T. aestivum that may be released into the Australian environment.
Guidance on making a record of Assessment for NLRD and on responsibilities of those undertaking NLRDs
This guidance is to help Institutional Biosafety Committees (IBCs) prepare a record of Assessment (RoA).
Quarterly activities report for April – June 2020
Details of OGTR monitoring and compliance activities during the quarter ended 30 June 2020.
Regulatory requirements which apply to the supply of research materials which are GMOs
Information for businesses in Australia supplying research materials which may be genetically modified organisms (GMOs) which may be subject to the Gene Technology Act 2000.
Quarterly activities report for July – September 2020
Details of OGTR monitoring and compliance activities during the quarter ended 30 September 2020.
Operations of the Gene Technology Regulator Annual Report 2019-20
The report describes the roles and responsibilities of the Gene Technology Regulator (the Regulator) and the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) during 2019-20.
Genetically Modified Organism Herbicide Tolerance Trait Review
The Regulator commissioned a report to provide advice on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) (crops) containing multiple herbicide tolerant traits and impacts on herbicide use, herbicide tolerance and herbicide resistance management issues in Australia.
Executive Summary - Genetically Modified Organism Herbicide Tolerance Trait Review
The Regulator commissioned a report to provide advice on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) (crops) containing multiple herbicide tolerant traits and impacts on herbicide use, herbicide tolerance and herbicide resistance management issues in Australia.
Quarterly activities report for January – March 2020
Details of OGTR monitoring and compliance activities during the quarter ended 31 March 2020.
Quarterly activities report for October – December 2019
Details of OGTR monitoring and compliance activities during the quarter ended 31 December 2019.
Guidance Note - Minimum information required to submit a request to modify certifications
This guidance note indicates the minimum information that must accompany any request to modify a certification, such as a variation, suspension, lift of suspension, surrender and transfer.
Gene Technology Regulator Privacy Policy
Our privacy policy explains how we handle your personal information (including your email address), how we collect this information, and why we collect certain information.
The Biology of Dianthus caryophyllus L. (Carnation)
This document provides baseline information about the parent organism for use in risk analysis of genetically modified carnation that may be released into the Australian environment.
Community attitudes 2019 Report
The overall finding of the 2019 survey is that attitudes to genetically modified organisms (GMOs) have moved more towards neutral middle positions, as well as an increase in those who aren’t sure or don’t know, and some reduction in those with stronger views.
Quarterly activities report for July – September 2019
Details of OGTR monitoring and compliance activities during the quarter ended 30 September 2019.
Quarterly activities report for April – June 2019
Details of OGTR monitoring and compliance activities during the quarter ended 30 June 2019.
Operations of the Gene Technology Regulator Annual Report 2018-19
The report describes the roles and responsibilities of the Gene Technology Regulator (the Regulator) and the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) during 2018-19.