Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L01638:reg:59
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L01638
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 59
Character Range: 81833–82566

59  Parentage testing procedures
 (1) For the purposes of the definition of parentage testing procedure in subsection 4(1) of the Act, the medical procedure in subsection (2) of this section is prescribed.
 (2) The procedure is DNA profiling that is carried out:
 (a) in compliance with Subdivision B; and
 (b) at a laboratory that is accredited by the National Association of Testing Authorities Australia for the purpose of carrying out parentage testing procedures; and
 (c) in accordance with standards of practice that entitle the laboratory to be so accredited.
Note: A report of the information obtained as a result of the procedure must be prepared: see section 68.

Subdivision B—Collection, storage and testing of samples