The review process
The National Gene Technology Scheme is regularly reviewed. Learn more about why we have them and how the process works.
Past reviews
There have been 3 reviews of the scheme since it began in 2001.
The first 2 reviews focused on the operation of the scheme and whether it was meeting its purpose, rather than on more technical issues.
The third review looked at modernising and future proofing the scheme. It aimed to improve and strengthen the scheme’s effectiveness, while making sure it is appropriately agile and supports innovation.
2017 – Third review
This review considered a variety of issues. It also looked at modernising and future proofing the scheme.
2011 – Second review
This review focused on the scheme itself and whether it was still meeting its purpose.
2006 – First review
This statutory review focused on the legislation and how the scheme was meeting its purpose.
Past consultations
Consultation on the draft Gene Technology Amendment Bill 2024
Consultation on the draft Gene Technology Amendment Bill 2024 is now closed.
We asked for input to inform potential changes to the bill before gene technology ministers consider it and introduce into the Australian Parliament. If adopted by parliament these will be the first major changes to gene technology legislation since the Gene Technology Act 2000 commenced.
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Consultation on draft National Gene Drive Policy Guide
Consultation to inform the development of a National Gene Drive Policy Guide is now closed. We are asked for your input to improve the guidance material for potential users of gene drive technology.
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Other related reviews
Technical reviews of the Gene Technology Regulations are done by the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR). Read about their 2019 review on the National Library of Australia’s web archive.