Gene Technology Act 2000. Country/Territory Australia Document type Legislation Date 2000 (2016) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to regulate activities involving gene technology, and for related purposes. Subject Livestock, Cultivated plants Keyword Institution Genetic resources Biotechnology Registration Inspection Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Abstract The object of this Act is to protect the health and safety of people, and to protect the environment, by identifying risks posed by or as a result of gene technology, and by managing those risks through regulating certain dealings with Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO's). Full text English Website www.legislation.gov.au References - Legislation Implemented by Gene Technology Regulations 2001. Legislation | Australia | 2001 (2019) Keyword: Institution, Genetic resources, Biosafety, Biotechnology, Registration, Inspection, Biosecurity Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Australia New Zealand Food Authority Amendment Act 2001 (No. 81 of 1001). Legislation | Australia | 2001 (2002) Keyword: Institution, Food quality control/food safety, Biotechnology Source: FAO, FAOLEX