The OGTR has been helping to regulate genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Australia for over 20 years. Find out more about how we support the Gene Technology Regulator to manage, and protect against, any risks posed by GMOs.
You may need authorisation to work with genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Find out what is involved.
GTTAC provides scientific and technical advice to the Gene Technology Regulator and the Gene Technology Ministers’ Meeting.
Under the Information Publication Scheme (IPS), we are required to publish a broad range of information, making it available for downloading where possible. The IPS also requires us to publish an Agency Plan explaining how we intend to implement the IPS.
Map of GMO crop field trials that are either current or in post-harvest monitoring.
Applications for certification of 2 facilities.
You must not deal with a genetically modified organism (GMO) unless the dealings are approved. Learn about the steps for getting and maintaining approval.
An overview of the Australia's national regulatory system for gene technology. The report covers how the scheme came into existence, how it works and the key roles and bodies.
Over the past 20 years, the field of gene technology has seen many exciting developments, some of which could not have been imagined when the Act was written. Find out more about the changing research landscape and how we've adapted.
Providing information to the public and other stakeholders is key to maintaining a robust regulatory system. This report explores community knowledge of and attitudes to GMOs, communication and interaction with regulated stakeholders, and an ongoing focus on communication.