Office of the Gene Technology Regulator

Regulator function

Protect the health and safety of people, and to protect the environment, by identifying risk posed by or as a result of gene technology, and by managing those risks through regulating certain dealings with genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

Legislation
  • Gene Technology Act 2000
  • Gene Technology Regulations 2001
Regulated community

Researchers and businesses involved in using GMOs

Portfolio
Health, Disability and Ageing
Internal to department / external
Internal
Ministerial Statement of Expectations date
15 August 2023
Regulator Statement of Intent date
15 August 2023

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