People receiving directions under the GM crop moratorium can apply to the ACAT for a review; this right also extends to others whose interests are affected by the decision.

The minister must provide a reviewable decision notice to anyone given a direction under the GM crop moratorium.

The definition of proper consent for human cloning and embryo research now follows NHMRC ethical guidelines or Commonwealth regulations.

The definition of an embryo being unsuitable for implantation now follows NHMRC ethical guidelines or Commonwealth regulations.

References to the Commonwealth administrative appeals tribunal are replaced with the Commonwealth administrative review tribunal.