Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00451:section:27
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Provision Reference: s 27
Character Range: 35716–37130

27  Functions of the Regulator
  The Regulator has the following functions:
 (a) to perform functions in relation to GMO licences as set out in Part 5;
 (b) to develop draft policy principles and policy guidelines, as requested by the Ministerial Council;
 (c) to develop codes of practice;
 (d) to issue technical and procedural guidelines in relation to GMOs;
 (e) to provide information and advice to other regulatory agencies about GMOs and GM products;
 (f) to provide information and advice to the public about the regulation of GMOs;
 (g) to provide advice to the Ministerial Council about:
 (i) the operations of the Regulator and the Gene Technology Technical Advisory Committee; and
 (ii) the effectiveness of the legislative framework for the regulation of GMOs, including in relation to possible amendments of relevant legislation;
 (h) to undertake or commission research in relation to risk assessment and the biosafety of GMOs;
 (i) to promote the harmonisation of risk assessments relating to GMOs and GM products by regulatory agencies;
 (j) to monitor international practice in relation to the regulation of GMOs;
 (k) to maintain links with international organisations that deal with the regulation of gene technology and with agencies that regulate GMOs in countries outside Australia;
 (l) such other functions as are conferred on the Regulator by this Act, the regulations or any other law.