The Ministerial Council may issue policy guidelines in relation to matters
relevant to the functions of the Regulator.
- Note 1: Section 56 requires the Regulator to have regard to policy
guidelines when deciding an application for a GMO licence. Section 30
provides that the Regulator is not subject to direction in relation to
individual decisions.
Note 2: Subsection 33(3) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 confers power to
revoke or amend an instrument issued under an Act.
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