About the consultation
Consultation on the draft Gene Technology Amendment Bill 2024 was open from 13 September 2024 to 8 November 2024. We will consider all submissions and use the feedback to inform any changes before the draft is considered at the Gene Technology Ministers' Meeting (GTMM).
The proposed amendments to Gene Technology Act 2000 aim to ensure the National Gene Technology Scheme maintains flexibility to deal with future developments and challenges. These are the first major changes made to the Act since it was implemented more than 20 years ago.
Thank you to all stakeholders who provided their views on the draft amendment Bill.
What happens next
We will revise the Bill based on consultation feedback and send to the GTMM for consideration. Subject to the their endorsement, the Bill will be introduced into the Australian Parliament.
More information
Learn more about Australia’s gene technology legislation.