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๐Ÿ“œ Human Tissue and Transplant Amendment Bill 2022

Assented toLABill 8621 September 2022

The Human Tissue and Transplant Amendment Bill 2022 amends the Human Tissue and Transplant Act 1982 to modernise the regulatory framework for tissue supply, including allowing tissue removal for training and quality assurance. It also makes consequential amendments to the Anatomy Act 1930 and the Health Legislation Administration Act 1984.

Impact

The bill affects individuals, medical practitioners, hospitals, and organisations involved in tissue transplantation and research. It aims to support advancements in biological medicines and technologies by streamlining tissue supply and aligning with national standards.

Key Changes

["Updates the definition of 'tissue' to include human embryos and gametes.", "Allows consent for removal of regenerative tissue for training, education, and quality assurance purposes.", "Modernises the framework for delegation of the Minister's powers."]

Parliamentary Progress

  1. LA Second Reading MovedLA21 Sept 2022
  2. LA IntroducedLA21 Sept 2022
  3. LC Second Reading MovedLC27 Oct 2022
  4. LA Second Reading AgreedLA27 Oct 2022
  5. LA Third ReadingLA27 Oct 2022
  6. LC Second Reading AgreedLC15 Nov 2022
  7. LC Third ReadingLC15 Nov 2022
  8. Royal Assent21 Nov 2022
Affected Sectors
health

Penalty Provisions1 found

criminal
29ACriminalboth

Unauthorised trading in tissue prohibited

โ€œ29A. Unauthorised trading in tissue prohibitedโ€

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