Gene Technology Act 2000

Before issuing the licence, the Regulator must prepare a risk assessment and a risk management plan in relation to the dealings proposed to be authorised by the licence.

In preparing the risk assessment, the Regulator must take into account the risks posed by the dealings proposed to be authorised by the licence, including any risks to the health and safety of people or risks to the environment.

In preparing the risk management plan, the Regulator must take into account the means of managing any risks posed by the dealings proposed to be authorised by the licence in such a way as to protect:

the health and safety of people; and

the environment.

The Regulator may consult:

the States; and

the Gene Technology Technical Advisory Committee; and

relevant Commonwealth authorities or agencies; and

any local council that the Regulator considers appropriate; and

any other person the Regulator considers appropriate;