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Gene Technology Act 2000
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23 Ministerial Council may issue policy guidelines
The Ministerial Council may issue policy guidelines in relation to matters relevant to the functions of the Regulator.
Note 1: Section 56 requires the Regulator to have regard to policy guidelines when deciding an application for a GMO licence. Section 30 provides that the Regulator is not subject to direction in relation to individual decisions.
Note 2: Subsection 33(3) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 confers power to revoke or amend an instrument issued under an Act.