Gene Technology Regulation 2004. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision Australian Capital Territory Document type Regulation Date 2004 (2017) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Genetically modified organism (GMO) Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Biotechnology Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Abstract This Regulation sets forth a regulatory framework that provides that where there are threats of serious or irreversible environmental damage, a lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing cost-effective measures to prevent environmental degradation; and provides an efficient and effective system for the application of gene technologies. The system includes risks assessment- matters to be taken into account in relation to dealings proposed to be authorised by a licence, requirements in relation to notifiable low risk dealings, and the procedures for certification and accreditation. Full text English Website www6.austlii.edu.au References - Legislation Implements Gene Technology Act 2003. Legislation | Australia | 2003 (2017) Keyword: Genetically modified organism (GMO), Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Biotechnology Source: FAO, FAOLEX