Right to ACAT Review for GM Crop Moratorium Directions

Health Legislation Amendment Bill 2025

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Effects of this bill

If this bill passes, it means that:

People receiving directions under the GM crop moratorium can apply to the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT) for a review.
The minister must provide a reviewable decision notice to anyone given a direction under the GM crop moratorium.
The law updates the definition of 'proper consent' for human cloning and embryo research; it now refers to 2017 NHMRC ethical guidelines updated in 2023 or specific Commonwealth regulations.
The law updates the definition of 'unsuitable for implantation' for embryos; it now includes diagnoses made via preimplantation genetic diagnosis under NHMRC guidelines or Commonwealth regulations.
References to the Commonwealth Administrative Appeals Tribunal are updated to the Commonwealth Administrative Review Tribunal.

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