Role
The Gene Technology Ministers’ Meeting (GTMM) is established under the intergovernmental Gene Technology Agreement 2001. It governs the operation of the National Gene Technology Scheme and the activities of the Gene Technology Regulator.
Terms of reference
Previously known as the Gene Technology Ministerial Council and then the Legislative and Governance Forum on Gene Technology, the GTMM:
- issues policy principles, policy guidelines and codes of practice to govern the activities of the regulator and the operation of the scheme
- approves proposed regulations for the scheme
- approves extensions of emergency dealing determinations
- advises on and approves the appointment and dismissal of the
- regulator
- chairperson of the Gene Technology Technical Advisory Committee (GTTAC)
- chairperson of the Gene Technology Ethics and Community Consultative Committee (GTECCC)
- works with other ministerial bodies on issues related to gene technology, such as making sure regulation is consistent for processes involving genetically modified (GM) products.
- oversees the implementation of the scheme
- considers proposed changes to the scheme for approval
- initiates a review of the scheme in line with the Gene Technology Agreement.
Members
The GTMM is comprised of ministers with responsibility for gene technology from all Australian governments. Members represent all portfolios with an interest in gene technology within their jurisdiction. They are responsible for agreeing a 'whole of government' position on issues the GTMM consider. This makes sure that the national scheme is robust and represents multiple policy and stakeholder perspectives.
| Member | Jurisdiction | Background and experience |
|---|---|---|
| The Hon. Ged Kearney MP | Australian Government | Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care |
| The Hon. Rachel Stephen-Smith MLA | ACT | Minister for Health Minister for Mental Health Minister for Finance Minister for the Public Service |
| The Hon. Tara Moriarty MLC | NSW | Minister for Agriculture Minister for Regional New South Wales Minister for Western New South Wales |
| The Hon. Gerard Maley MLA | NT | Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries Minister for Mining and Energy Minister for Corrections Minister for Renewables Minister for Recreational Fishing |
| The Hon. Andrew Powell MP | Qld | Minister for Environment and Tourism Minister for Science and Innovation |
| The Hon. Chris Picton MP | SA | Minister for Health and Wellbeing |
| The Hon. Jane Howlett MP | Tas | Minister for Primary Industries and Water Minister for Racing |
| The Hon. Mary-Anne Thomas | Vic | Minister for Health Minister for Health Infrastructure Minister for Medical Research |
| The Hon. Jackie Jarvis MLC | WA | Minister Agriculture and Food Minister for Forestry Minister for Small Business |
Meetings
The GTMM usually holds at least one face to face or virtual meeting each year. Issues are considered out of session wherever possible.
Communiques
Gene Technology Ministers’ Meeting – Communiques
This collection contains communiques from the Gene Technology Ministers’ Meeting, previously named the Legislative Governance Forum on Gene Technology.
Related committees or groups
The Gene Technology Standing Committee is a group of senior officials that supports the GTMM.
Contact
Gene Technology Ministers’ Meeting contact
Contact us for more information about the Gene Technology Ministers’ Meeting.
MDP 14
Canberra ACT 2601