Victorian Current Acts

GENE TECHNOLOGY ACT 2001 - SECT 27

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 places outside Victoria;

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