45219 (2025). Steve Abel to the Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

Written Question

Published date: 01 Oct 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	45219 (2025)
Question asked:	17 Sep 2025
Member asking:	Steve Abel
Portfolio:	Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology
Minister replying:	Hon Dr Shane Reti
Answer received:	25 Sep 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_45219_2025
Document guid:	f7b9b482-9211-4265-a948-d9a087529a25

45219 (2025). Steve Abel to the Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology: What advice, if any, did the Minister receive regarding the Gene Technology Bill during his meeting with the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator and the Department of Health and Aged Care Australia on 7 May 2025, listed by date and title?

Hon Dr Shane Reti: I heard that the statutory decision maker model of the Gene Technology Regulator has provided transparency and clear accountability over the 20 plus years of the regime’s operation.