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 affected by a minister's direction regarding GM crops can apply to the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal for a review
The minister must provide a reviewable decision notice to anyone given a direction under the GM crop moratorium
The criteria for 'proper consent' in human cloning and embryo research now follow 2023 NHMRC ethical guidelines
The criteria for embryos 'unsuitable for implantation' now follow 2023 NHMRC guidelines and Commonwealth regulations
References to the Commonwealth Administrative Appeals Tribunal are updated to the new Commonwealth Administrative Review Tribunal

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