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Gene Technology (Consequential Amendments) Act 2000 (No. 170 of 2000).

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Commonwealth
Document type
Legislation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to deal with consequential matters arising from the enactment of the Gene Technology Act 2000, and for related purposes.
Subject
Livestock, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Institution Genetic resources GMO Biotechnology Registration Inspection
Geographical area
Oceania
Entry into force notes
This Act commences on the same day as section 55 of the Gene Technology Act 2000.
Abstract

Each Act that is specified in a Schedule to this Act is amended or repealed as set out in the applicable items in the Schedule concerned, and any other item in a Schedule to this Act has effect according to its terms. The Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act 1989 and the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Administration) Act 1992 are amended so as to provide for consultation with Gene Technology Regulator established under the Gene Technology Act 2000 and the seeking of adv

Full text
English
Website
www.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Amends

Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act 1989.

Legislation | Australia | 1990 (2016)

Keyword: Access-to-information, Registration, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Pesticides, PIC-prior informed consent, Offences/penalties, International agreement-implementation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code Act 1994.

Legislation | Australia | 1994 (2016)

Keyword: Registration, Authorization/permit, Processing/handling, Drugs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Administration) Act 1992.

Legislation | Australia | 1992 (2016)

Keyword: Hormones/steroids, Residues, Institution, Registration, International trade, International agreement-implementation, Biotechnology, Drugs, Pesticides, Biosafety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX