Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

GENE TECHNOLOGY ACT 2000 - SECT 78

             (1)  The Regulator may, by writing, determine that a dealing with a GMO is to be included on the GMO Register if the Regulator is satisfied that:

                     (a)  the dealing is, or has been, authorised by a GMO licence; or

                     (b)  the GMO concerned:

                              (i)  is a GM product; and

                             (ii)  is a genetically modified organism only because of regulations made under paragraph (c) of the definition of genetically modified organism .

             (2)  A determination under subsection (1) may be made:

                     (a)  on application by the holder of a licence that authorises the dealing; or

                     (b)  on the initiative of the Regulator.

             (3)  A determination under subsection (1) comes into effect on the day specified in the determination.

             (4)  A determination under subsection (1) is a disallowable instrument for the purposes of section 46A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 .