{"id":"F2006L03771","name":"Determination that dealings with genetically modified carnation lines be included on the GMO Register (Register 001/2004)","slug":"determination-that-dealings-with-genetically-modified-carnation-lines-be-included-on-the-gmo-registe","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":137585,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006L03771-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Determination that dealings with genetically modified carnation lines be included on the GMO Register (Register 001/2004)","content":"![](image.001.png)\n\nGENE TECHNOLOGY ACT 2000\n\nDETERMINATION THAT DEALINGS WITH GENETICALLY MODIFIED CARNATION LINES BE INCLUDED ON THE GMO REGISTER (Register 001/2004)\n\nI, Susan Denise Meek, the Gene Technology Regulator, acting under section 78 of the Gene Technology Act 2000 hereby determine that the following dealings with the specified genetically modified organisms (GMOs) be included on the GMO Register.\n\n| Registration No | Description of GMOs                                                                                                                                                                                          | Common name of GMOs                                                   | Description of Dealings Covered by this Determination                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |\n| --------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| 001 of 2004     | Four genetically modified (GM) carnation lines, developed by the insertion of genes that affect the production of blue coloured (anthocyanin) pigments, leading to violet, mauve or purple coloured flowers. | The 4 GM carnation lines are:Moonlite™Moonshade™Moonshadow™Moonvista™ | (a) make develop produce or manufacture the GMO(b) Conduct experiments with the GMO(c) Breed the GMO(d) Propagate the GMO(e) Use the GMO in the course of manufacture of a thing that is not the GMO(f) Grow raise or culture the GMO(g) Import the GMO, and possess, supply,use, transport or dispose of the GMO for the purpose of, or in the course of, a dealing mentioned in paragraph (a) to (g). |\n\nThis determination comes into effect immediately on the expiration of fifteen sitting days after a copy of the determination is laid before a House of Parliament under paragraph 42(1)(a) of the Legislative Instruments Act 2003,unless a notice of motion to disallow the determination is made, in which case, if the determination is not subsequently disallowed in pursuance of the motion, the determination will come into effect on the expiration of the further fifteen days referred to in paragraph 42(1)(b) of the Legislative Instruments Act 2003.\n\nDated this 27th day of November 2006\n\n(Dr) Susan D Meek\n\nGene Technology Regulator","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This determination performs exactly the function intended by section 78 of the Gene Technology Act 2000: registering specific GMOs for general dealings. The scope remains tightly focused on the four named carnation lines and the standard dealings listed in the Act."},"complexity_factors":["Single table with only 4 rows of substantive content","Only 1 defined term (GMO, implicitly defined by reference to the parent Act)","No cross-references to other sections of this instrument (only references to the enabling Act and the Legislative Instruments Act for commencement timing)","Straightforward conditional logic limited to a single commencement clause with standard disallowance provisions","No exceptions or nested conditions within the substantive permissions"],"plain_english_summary":"Australia’s Gene Technology Regulator has added four GM carnations (Moonlite™, Moonshade™, Moonshadow™ and Moonvista™) engineered for blue–purple colours to the national GMO Register. That registration lets anyone carry out common commercial, research, breeding, import, transport or sale activities with these lines without separate permits.  \n\nThe decision is subject to a 15 sitting‑day parliamentary review period during which lawmakers can block it before it takes effect."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"This instrument expands the GMO Register by expressly including dealings with four specified GM carnation lines. It does not remove or narrow existing Register entries; it adds these particular organisms and a defined list of authorised dealings, with commencement tied to the Legislative Instruments Act disallowance process."},"complexity_factors":["Statutory origin and authority: made under s.78 of the Gene Technology Act 2000 (cross-reference to primary legislation).","Technical subject matter: describes genetically modified organisms created to alter anthocyanin production (biotechnology terminology).","Wide range of regulated activities: multiple dealing categories listed (make, experiment, breed, propagate, grow, import, use in manufacture, possess, supply, transport, dispose).","Commencement mechanism: entry into force is contingent on parliamentary laying and potential disallowance under the Legislative Instruments Act disallowance timetable.","Named commercial lines and trademarks (four specific cultivar names) requiring precise scope limitation to those lines.","Regulatory discretion is concentrated in a single decision (the Regulator’s determination) rather than through individual licences in this instrument.","Table-based presentation condenses description and dealing coverage, requiring cross-reading of columns to understand scope."],"plain_english_summary":"Under s.78 of the Gene Technology Act 2000, the Gene Technology Regulator has added four genetically modified carnation lines (`Moonlite™`, `Moonshade™`, `Moonshadow™`, `Moonvista™`) to the national GMO Register. The determination authorises specified dealings — making, experimenting, breeding, propagating, growing, importing, using in manufacture, and related possession/supply/transport/disposal — and sets a commencement timetable tied to parliamentary disallowance. Affected parties (importers, growers, breeders and researchers) must meet the compliance obligations and any associated costs."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/determination-that-dealings-with-genetically-modified-carnation-lines-be-included-on-the-gmo-registe","history":"/api/acts/determination-that-dealings-with-genetically-modified-carnation-lines-be-included-on-the-gmo-registe/history","analysis":"/api/acts/determination-that-dealings-with-genetically-modified-carnation-lines-be-included-on-the-gmo-registe/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/determination-that-dealings-with-genetically-modified-carnation-lines-be-included-on-the-gmo-registe/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/determination-that-dealings-with-genetically-modified-carnation-lines-be-included-on-the-gmo-registe/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/determination-that-dealings-with-genetically-modified-carnation-lines-be-included-on-the-gmo-registe/documents"}}