27Functions of regulator

27 Functions of regulator The regulator has the following functions: (a) to exercise functions relating to GMO licences under part 5; (b) to develop draft policy principles and policy guidelines, as requested by the ministerial council; (c) to develop codes of practice; (d) to issue technical and procedural guidelines about GMOs; (e) to provide information and advice to other regulatory agencies about GMOs and GM products; (f) to provide information and advice to the public about the regulation of GMOs; (g) to provide advice to the ministerial council about— (i) the operations of the regulator and the gene technology technical advisory committee; and (ii) the effectiveness of the legislative framework for the regulation of GMOs, including about possible amendments of relevant legislation;

(h) to undertake or commission research about risk assessment and the biosafety of GMOs; (i) to promote the harmonisation of risk assessments for GMOs and GM products by regulatory agencies; (j) to monitor international practice for regulating GMOs; (k) to maintain links with international organisations dealing with the regulation of gene technology and with agencies regulating GMOs in places outside the ACT; (l) to exercise other functions given to the regulator under this Act or any other law.