Western Australia aims to align with the National Gene Technology Scheme by updating its gene technology laws.

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WA updates gene tech laws to match national standards, enabling full participation in the national s

WA will adopt Commonwealth gene technology laws, with mechanisms for state-level adjustments if need

“The purpose of the bill is to ensure Western Australia sees the full benefits of the National Gene Technology Scheme by repealing and replacing the current Gene Technology Act 2006 with an applied law.”

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Members who spoke

Jarvis, Jackie

Topics

gene technologylegislationGMOs

Legislation Referenced

Acts

Gene Technology Act 2006 Gene Technology Act 2000 Western Australian Constitution Acts Amendment Act 1899 Commonwealth Gene Technology (Licence Charges) Act 2000 Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Act 2021 Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel National Law Application) Act 2023

Bills

Gene Technology (Western Australia) Bill 2025Gene Technology (Western Australia) Amendment Bill 2025

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