Resources

Australian Standards | Legislation | Standard Operating Procedures

Australian Standards

Access to the Australian standards online [electronic resource] via The University of Adelaide Library is governed by license agreements which restrict access to members of the Adelaide University community, for purposes of non-commercial research, education or personal use. Access is available from both within and outside the University network. The license permits only one concurrent user.

Legislation

Link to OGTR Legislation web site page

The regulatory system for GMOs, consists of the following pieces of legislation:

• The Gene Technology Act 2000
• The Gene Technology Regulations 2001
• The Gene Technology (Consequential Amendments) Act 2000
• The Gene Technology (Licence Charges) Act 2000

Corresponding State Laws:

• Gene Technology Act 2001 - Victoria
• Gene Technology Regulations 2001 - Victoria
• Gene Technology Act 2001 - South Australia
• Gene Technology Regulations 2002 - South Australia
• Gene Technology Act 2001 - Queensland
• Gene Technology Regulation 2002 - Queensland

Standard Operating Procedures

PC2 Laboratory Rules of Conduct template for use/modification

The University's OH&S web site has some very useful resources for investigators:

• OH&S Toolkit
  contains some very useful forms, templates and checklists for matters such as Risk Assessment, Safe Operating Procedures, Training Needs Analysis, Animal Handling
• OH&S Hazard Information
  contains a range of hazard information sheets including Chemicals, Hot/cold rooms, Human body fluids, Sharps handling, Work with animals (zoonoses)
• OH&S Policies
  contains Laboratory Conduct Procedures

The IBC appreciates the assistance of members of staff who have provided information for inclusion in these resources.