📜 Gene Technology Bill 2005
Assented toLABill 197 April 2005
The Gene Technology Bill 2005 aims to regulate activities involving gene technology in Western Australia to protect public health, safety, and the environment. It establishes a regulatory framework for managing risks associated with genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
Impact
This bill affects researchers, agricultural industries, and the environment by regulating dealings with GMOs. It matters because it sets standards for safety and risk management in gene technology.
Key Changes
["Establishes a regulatory system for gene technology in WA.", "Defines key terms like 'gene technology', 'genetically modified organism', and 'deal with'.", "Creates a nationally consistent scheme with Commonwealth and other State/Territory legislation."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA Second Reading MovedLA7 Apr 2005
- LA IntroducedLA7 Apr 2005
- LA Consideration in DetailLA5 May 2005
- LA Third ReadingLA5 May 2005
- LA AmendedLA5 May 2005
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA5 May 2005
- LC Second Reading MovedLC17 May 2005
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC10 May 2006
- LC Third ReadingLC31 May 2006
Affected Sectors
agricultureenvironmenthealthother
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