📜 Gene Technology (Western Australia) Bill 2014
Legislative Council Committee of the WholeLCBill 9919 November 2014
This Bill adopts Commonwealth gene technology laws as State laws in Western Australia, repealing the existing State Gene Technology Act 2006. It aims to create a uniform Australian approach to regulating genetically modified organisms.
Impact
The Bill affects organizations and individuals involved in gene technology research, development, and commercialization in Western Australia. It ensures consistent regulation across Australia, potentially reducing compliance costs and streamlining processes.
Key Changes
["Applies the Commonwealth Gene Technology Act 2000 as a law of Western Australia.", "Repeals the Gene Technology Act 2006 (Western Australia).", "Ensures uniform administration of gene technology laws between the Commonwealth and Western Australia."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LC Second Reading MovedLC10 Mar 2015
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC24 Mar 2015
Affected Sectors
agriculturehealthenvironmentother
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