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GENE TECHNOLOGY ACT 2000 - SECT 27

Functions of the Regulator
The Regulator has the following functions:

(a)
to perform functions in relation to GMO licences as set out in Part 5;

(b)
to develop draft policy principles and policy guidelines, as requested by the Ministerial Council;

(c)
to develop codes of practice;

(d)
to issue technical and procedural guidelines in relation to GMOs;

(e)
to provide information and advice to other regulatory agencies about GMOs and GM products;

(f)
to provide information and advice to the public about the regulation of GMOs;

(g)
to provide advice to the Ministerial Council about:

(i)
the operations of the Regulator and the Gene Technology Technical Advisory Committee; and
(ii)
the effectiveness of the legislative framework for the regulation of GMOs, including in relation to possible amendments of relevant legislation;
(h)
to undertake or commission research in relation to risk assessment and the biosafety of GMOs;

(i)
to promote the harmonisation of risk assessments relating to GMOs and GM products by regulatory agencies;

(j)
to monitor international practice in relation to the regulation of GMOs;

(k)
to maintain links with international organisations that deal with the regulation of gene technology and with agencies that regulate GMOs in countries outside Australia;

(l)
such other functions as are conferred on the Regulator by this Act, the regulations or any other law.


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