Updated Gene Technology Regulation in Australia - Gene Technology Amendment (2019 Measures No. 1) Regulations 2019

Measure: The proposed amendments to the Gene Technology Regulations 2001 that were notified in G/SPS/N/AUS/442 (15 December 2017) have been adopted as the Gene Technology Amendment (2019 Measures No. 1) Regulations 2019.These amendments clarify the status of organisms that have been modified using certain new technologies (two site directed nuclease techniques, oligo-directed mutagenesis and some RNA interference techniques) and which organisms will be regulated as genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Australia. They also identify some organisms which will not require regulation as GMOs in Australia.These amendments will commence on 8 October 2019.
The Gene Technology Amendment (2019 Measures No. 1) Regulations 2019 include other amendments that relate to minor administrative matters and requirements for activities with GMOs in containment facilities.