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Consultation on proposed changes to the Gene Technology Act 2000
We invite stakeholders to provide feedback on the Gene Technology Amendment Bill 2024. The proposed changes to gene technology legislation address the third review of the National Gene Technology Scheme recommendations. The consultation is open until 8 November 2024.
Consultation on a draft National Gene Drive Policy Guide is now open
A National Gene Drive Policy Guide has been developed to explain how gene drive technology and organisms are regulated, and additional considerations proponents must be aware of. Consultation on the guide is now open until 3 March 2024.
Outcome of the Gene Technology Ministers’ Meeting – 13 April 2023
The Gene Technology Ministers’ Meeting (GTMM) met virtually on Thursday 13 April 2023. They discussed the achievements and progress of implementing the recommendations of the Third Review of the National Gene Technology Scheme and endorsed a new Action Plan.
Outcome of the Gene Technology Ministers’ Meeting – July 2021
The Gene Technology Ministers’ Meeting (GTMM) met virtually on Tuesday 20 July 2021. They discussed the progress of implementing the recommendations of the third review of the National Gene Technology Scheme and endorsed an updated review implementation plan.
Update on implementing the third review
The 2017 review of the National Gene Technology Scheme final report outlined 27 recommendations. The Gene Technology Standing Committee have developed a preferred regulatory framework option, which the Gene Technology Ministers’ Meeting has endorsed.
Consultations to inform third review closed
Extensive consultations have helped inform the implementation of recommendations arising from the third review of the National Gene Technology. Find out more about these consultations.
Funding announced in the 2019–20 Budget to implement the outcomes of the third review
The Australian Government will meet 50% of the cost of implementing the recommendations of the third review of the National Gene Technology Scheme. Remaining costs will be met by the states and territories under an all Australian governments agreement.
Third review of the scheme announced
The Gene Technology Ministers' Meeting (previously known as the Legislative and Governance Forum on Gene Technology) announced the start of the third review of the National Scheme for the Regulation of Gene Technology.