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The Biology of Gossypium hirsutum L. and Gossypium barbadense L. (cotton)
This document provides baseline information about the parent organism in risk assessments of genetically modified G. hirsutum or G. barbadense that may be released into the Australian environment.
OGTR Regulatory Science Strategy 2024-2027
This document describes the scientific priorities of the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) over the next 3 years from 2024 to 2027.
Risk Assessment Reference: Marker Genes in GM Plants
This document describes how the potential risks of marker genes are considered when preparing Risk Assessment and Risk Management Plans (RARMPs).
Risk assessment reference documents
These documents support the Risk Assessment and Risk Management Plans (RARMPs) prepared for applications for dealings involving intentional release (DIRs) of GMOs into the environment. They address matters common to many DIR risk assessments and are referred to in relevant RARMPs.
myGovID with the OGTR Online Services Portal
This fact sheet explains what myGovID is and why it is required to access the OGTR Online Servies Portal
Quarterly activities reports
These reports detail the monitoring and compliance activities by the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) for each quarter.
Communique of GTTAC meeting of 18 December 2023
This Communiqué covers matters considered at the 37th videoconference of the Gene Technology Technical Advisory Committee (18 December 2023).
Addressing misinformation on the regulation of mRNA vaccines
Misinformation has been circulating about the regulation of the Pfizer and Moderna mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. The following statement addresses this misinformation.
Communique of GTTAC meeting of 14 November 2023
This Communiqué covers matters considered at the 36th videoconference of the Gene Technology Technical Advisory Committee (14 November 2023).
OGTR Newsletter Issue 9
This issue focuses on the updated CCI application form and the updated Notification of Minor Works form.
Communique of GTECCC meeting of 30 October 2023
This Communique covers matters considered at the 19th meeting of the Gene Technology Ethics and Community Consultative Committee (30 October 2023).
Operations of the Gene Technology Regulator Annual Report 2022-23
The report describes the roles and responsibilities of the Gene Technology Regulator (the Regulator) and the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) during 2022-23.
Application for a confidential commercial information (CCI) declaration
Use this form to apply for a declaration that specified information is confidential commercial information (CCI) under the Gene Technology Act 2000.
Application for declaration that specified information is CCI- examples for the CCI form
This document provides examples of the details you may need to supply in describing the information for which you are seeking declaration as CCI.
Application for declaration that specified information is CCI - information for completing the CCI form
This document contains general information about the CCI application form and specific information for individual sections and questions in the form.
Construction, repair, and maintenance work in a low-level certified facility – decision tree
This decision tree provides assistance on which type of form needs to be completed when conducting maintenance or repair work on a low level containment facility.
Communique of GTTAC meeting of 4 September 2023
This Communiqué covers matters considered at the 35th videoconference of the Gene Technology Technical Advisory Committee (4 September 2023).
Communique of GTTAC meeting of 2 August 2023
This Communiqué covers matters considered at the 34th videoconference of the Gene Technology Technical Advisory Committee (2 August 2023).
02:15Registering for the OGTR Online Services Portal – Instructional Video
This guide will instruct users through the initial log in process for the OGTR Online Services Portal.
GTR Statement of Intent
This Statement of Intent outlines the activities of the Gene Technology Regulator (the Regulator) and the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) over the next 3 years from 2023 to 2026.
Letter of Expectations
This letter lays out the Minister's expectations of the Gene Technology Regulator.
OGTR Online Services Portal NLRD Form Guide
This document provides a step by step guide on how to access the NLRD Form in the OGTR's Online Services Portal.
Notifiable Low Risk Dealing (NLRDs) Reporting Form
Use this form to notify the Regulator of any NLRDs assessed during the financial year.
Quarterly activities report for April – June 2023
Details of OGTR monitoring and compliance activities during the quarter ended 30 June 2023.
Application for a DIR licence for limited and controlled release of GM plants - example answers
This is a hypothetical case study provided as an example. It should not be cited as evidence in an application. Although the data and discussions are representative, this example may not include all considerations needed when assessing risks from a proposed GM plant limited and controlled release.