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.
Accredited Organisations use this form to demonstrate that they are meeting their obligations and responsibilities. Completion of the form is an condition of accreditation.
Use this form to apply for accreditation of an organisation under the Gene Technology Act 2000 and any applicable state legislation.
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.
This document provides further details on certification, how to get a facility certified and how to maintain a certification.
Australia’s gene technology regulatory scheme is a nationally consistent scheme comprised of Commonwealth, and state and territory legislation. Learn more about the scheme and how it is supported by sound science and rigorous risk analysis.
The Gene Technology Regulator sits at the heart of a comprehensive regulatory system. Find out more about who oversees the work of the Regulator, who advises the Regulator, who the Regulator consults, and how the states and territories support the system.
This Statement of Intent outlines the activities of the Gene Technology Regulator (the Regulator) and the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) over the next 3 years from 2023 to 2026.
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.
The report describes the roles and responsibilities of the Gene Technology Regulator (the Regulator) and the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR).