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Stockfeed and genetically modified (GM) crops
Several types of GM canola and GM cotton are grown commercially in Australia. GM safflower was approved for commercial production in Australia in 2018.
How we treat Confidential Commercial Information
In order to assess the risks from the GMO the Regulator requires information about the GMO and the proposed work. While the applicant may want to keep some of this information secret, they must tell the Regulator so the right licence decision can be made.
Quarterly activities report for April – June 2018
Details of OGTR monitoring and compliance activities during the quarter ended 30 June 2018.
Risk Assessment Reference: Methods of Plant Genetic Modification
This document describes how the potential risks of plant genetic modification (plant transformation) are considered when preparing Risk Assessment and Risk Management Plans (RARMPs).
Quarterly activities report for January – March 2018
Details of OGTR monitoring and compliance activities during the quarter ended 31 March 2018.
OGTR Monitoring and Compliance Framework July 2018
The Regulator is an independent statutory office holder who administers the Act and has powers under the Act to monitor for compliance, and to take enforcement action when required.
Oral trial of a cholera vaccine in Australia
In 2014 the Gene Technology Regulator (the Regulator) approved a trial of an oral live genetically modified cholera vaccine. Up to 1000 people were given a dose of the vaccine in a drink.
What is gene technology?
Gene technology (also known as genetic engineering or genetic modification) provides ways to make changes to genes – the sets of instructions in the cells of all living creatures. There is a large amount of overlap between ‘gene technology’ and the newer term ‘synthetic biology’.
Monitoring Compliance Update June 2018
This update outlines the work of the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) in ensuring compliance with Australia’s gene technology legislation and regulations.
OGTR Newsletter Issue 3
This issues focuses on low-level (PC1 & PC2) facility certification processes.
Quarterly activities report for October – December 2017
Details of OGTR monitoring and compliance activities during the quarter ended 31 December 2017.
Guidelines for Certification of a Physical Containment Level 2 Large Scale Facility
These guidelines contain the requirements and conditions for certification of a Physical Containment Level 2 (PC2) Large Scale Facility issued pursuant to section 90 of the Gene Technology Act 2000 (the Act).
Annual Inspection Checklist for a PC2 Large Scale Facility
Checklist for annual inspection against the usual Conditions of Certification of the Gene Technology Regulator’s Guidelines for Certification of a Physical Containment Level 2 Large Scale Facility
Application Checklist for a Physical Containment Level 2 Large Scale Facility
Checklist against the requirements of the Gene Technology Regulator’s Guidelines for Certification of a Physical Containment Level 2 Large Scale Facility.
Guidelines and checklists for certification of PC2 facilities
Documents supporting applications for the certification of Physical Containment Level 2 (PC2) facilities.
The Biology of Stenotaphrum secundatum (Walter) Kuntze (buffalo grass)
This document provides baseline information about the parent organism for use in risk assessments of genetically modified S. secundatum that may be released into the Australian environment.
OGTR Stakeholder Engagement Framework Summary
People and organisations wishing to work with Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) have been able to do so provided they follow laws designed to protect people and the environment.
OGTR Newsletter Issue 2
This issue focuses on preparing for a monitoring inspection.
Operations of the Gene Technology Regulator Annual Report 2016-17
The report describes the roles and responsibilities of the Gene Technology Regulator (the Regulator) and the OGTR during 2016-17.
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.
Quarterly activities report for April – June 2017
Details of OGTR monitoring and compliance activities during the quarter ended 30 June 2017.
OGTR Newsletter Issue 1
This first issue focuses on Notifiable Low Risks Dealings (NLRDs).
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.