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  "internal_strategy_evidence_md": "# Gene Technology Ministers' Meeting - Strategy, Performance, and Operating Profile\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T22:18:45.538792+00:00\n**Entity ID**: B-000705\n**Entity type**: Ministerial Council\n**Jurisdiction**: Commonwealth\n**Portfolio**: Health, Disability and Ageing\n**Website**: https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/about-the-national-scheme/how-it-works/ministers-meeting\n\n> Draft generated from scraped source material. Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| pages | 7 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- Funding announced in the 2019–20 Budget to implement the outcomes of the third review\n31 March 2019\nNews\nThe Australian Government will meet 50% of the cost of implementing the recommendations of the third review of the National Gene Technology Scheme.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n- Outcome of the Gene Technology Ministers’ Meeting – 13 April 2023\n14 April 2023\nNews\nThe Gene Technology Ministers’ Meeting (GTMM) met virtually on Thursday 13 April 2023.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n- Outcome of the Gene Technology Ministers’ Meeting – July 2021\n31 July 2021\nNews\nThe Gene Technology Ministers’ Meeting (GTMM) met virtually on Tuesday 20 July 2021.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n- 02 6289 2033\nGeneTechPolicy&Governance@health.gov.au\nPostal addresses:\nLast updated:\n3 December 2025\n  Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/about-the-national-scheme/how-it-works/ministers-meeting)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- Funding announced in the 2019–20 Budget to implement the outcomes of the third review\n31 March 2019\nNews\nThe Australian Government will meet 50% of the cost of implementing the recommendations of the third review of the National Gene Technology Scheme.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n- DCCEEW has two main responsibilities:\nProvision of advice to the Gene Technology Regulator\nAssessment of the environmental safety of biological products regulated as agricultural chemicals and veterinary medicines by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA)\nDCCEEWW also administers the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).\n  Source: `pages/structure.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/about-the-national-scheme/how-it-works/role-other-agencies)`\n- Outcome of the Gene Technology Ministers’ Meeting – 13 April 2023\n14 April 2023\nNews\nThe Gene Technology Ministers’ Meeting (GTMM) met virtually on Thursday 13 April 2023.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n- 02 6289 2033\nGeneTechPolicy&Governance@health.gov.au\nPostal addresses:\nLast updated:\n3 December 2025\n  Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/about-the-national-scheme/how-it-works/ministers-meeting)`\n- Subscribe\nFilter results\nYou can narrow down the results using the filters\nNews type\nGene technology news\n(8)\n10\nresults\nSearch\nConsultation on the proposed amendments to the Gene Technology Regulations 2001\n7 January 2026\nNews\nWe invite stakeholders to provide feedback on proposed amendments to the Gene Technology Regulations.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n- Outcome of the Gene Technology Ministers’ Meeting – July 2021\n31 July 2021\nNews\nThe Gene Technology Ministers’ Meeting (GTMM) met virtually on Tuesday 20 July 2021.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- GTMM Priorities until December 2025 update\n3 December 2025\nNews\nThe Gene Technology Ministers’ Meeting (GTMM) have agreed to update the key priorities for the work of the GTMM until 2025.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n- Funding announced in the 2019–20 Budget to implement the outcomes of the third review\n31 March 2019\nNews\nThe Australian Government will meet 50% of the cost of implementing the recommendations of the third review of the National Gene Technology Scheme.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n- Outcome of the Gene Technology Ministers’ Meeting – 13 April 2023\n14 April 2023\nNews\nThe Gene Technology Ministers’ Meeting (GTMM) met virtually on Thursday 13 April 2023.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n- 02 6289 2033\nGeneTechPolicy&Governance@health.gov.au\nPostal addresses:\nLast updated:\n3 December 2025\n  Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/about-the-national-scheme/how-it-works/ministers-meeting)`\n- Subscribe\nFilter results\nYou can narrow down the results using the filters\nNews type\nGene technology news\n(8)\n10\nresults\nSearch\nConsultation on the proposed amendments to the Gene Technology Regulations 2001\n7 January 2026\nNews\nWe invite stakeholders to provide feedback on proposed amendments to the Gene Technology Regulations.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n- Outcome of the Gene Technology Ministers’ Meeting – July 2021\n31 July 2021\nNews\nThe Gene Technology Ministers’ Meeting (GTMM) met virtually on Tuesday 20 July 2021.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n- Consultation on proposed changes to the Gene Technology Act 2000\n17 September 2024\nNews\nWe invite stakeholders to provide feedback on the Gene Technology Amendment Bill 2024.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n- Update on implementing the third review\n31 July 2021\nNews\nThe 2017 review of the National Gene Technology Scheme final report outlined 27 recommendations.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n- 02 6289 2033\nGeneTechPolicy&Governance@health.gov.au\nPostal addresses:\nFeedback\nAnything you send us is covered by our\nprivacy policy\n.\n  Source: `pages/contact.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/contact)`\n- Consultation on a draft National Gene Drive Policy Guide is now open\n4 January 2024\nNews\nA National Gene Drive Policy Guide has been developed to explain how gene drive technology and organisms are regulated, and additional considerations proponents must be aware of.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- Funding announced in the 2019–20 Budget to implement the outcomes of the third review\n31 March 2019\nNews\nThe Australian Government will meet 50% of the cost of implementing the recommendations of the third review of the National Gene Technology Scheme.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n- Outcome of the Gene Technology Ministers’ Meeting – 13 April 2023\n14 April 2023\nNews\nThe Gene Technology Ministers’ Meeting (GTMM) met virtually on Thursday 13 April 2023.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n- 02 6289 2033\nGeneTechPolicy&Governance@health.gov.au\nPostal addresses:\nLast updated:\n3 December 2025\n  Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/about-the-national-scheme/how-it-works/ministers-meeting)`\n- Subscribe\nFilter results\nYou can narrow down the results using the filters\nNews type\nGene technology news\n(8)\n10\nresults\nSearch\nConsultation on the proposed amendments to the Gene Technology Regulations 2001\n7 January 2026\nNews\nWe invite stakeholders to provide feedback on proposed amendments to the Gene Technology Regulations.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n- Outcome of the Gene Technology Ministers’ Meeting – July 2021\n31 July 2021\nNews\nThe Gene Technology Ministers’ Meeting (GTMM) met virtually on Tuesday 20 July 2021.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n- GTMM Priorities until December 2025 update\n3 December 2025\nNews\nThe Gene Technology Ministers’ Meeting (GTMM) have agreed to update the key priorities for the work of the GTMM until 2025.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n- Consultation on proposed changes to the Gene Technology Act 2000\n17 September 2024\nNews\nWe invite stakeholders to provide feedback on the Gene Technology Amendment Bill 2024.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n- Update on implementing the third review\n31 July 2021\nNews\nThe 2017 review of the National Gene Technology Scheme final report outlined 27 recommendations.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n- 02 6289 2033\nGeneTechPolicy&Governance@health.gov.au\nPostal addresses:\nFeedback\nAnything you send us is covered by our\nprivacy policy\n.\n  Source: `pages/contact.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/contact)`\n- Consultation on a draft National Gene Drive Policy Guide is now open\n4 January 2024\nNews\nA National Gene Drive Policy Guide has been developed to explain how gene drive technology and organisms are regulated, and additional considerations proponents must be aware of.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n- Consultations to inform third review closed\n17 March 2021\nNews\nExtensive consultations have helped inform the implementation of recommendations arising from the third review of the National Gene Technology.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n- Third review of the scheme announced\n25 July 2017\nNews\nThe Gene Technology Ministers' Meeting (previously known as the Legislative and Governance Forum on Gene Technology) announced the start of the third review of the National Scheme for the Regulation of Gene Technology.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n- Before issuing such a licence, the Regulator must prepare a risk assessment and risk management plan (RARMP) that identifies any potential risks to the health and safety of people and the environment posed by gene technology, and the means of managing those risks.\n  Source: `pages/structure.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/about-the-national-scheme/how-it-works/role-other-agencies)`\n- Gene technology techniques\nScientists can modify genes using different techniques, including:\nusing enzymes to cut and paste pieces of DNA together (\nrecombinant DNA\n)\nimplanting a gene from one species into another using\ntransgenics\ndeactivating, or silencing, undesirable genes using\nRNA interference\nprecision gene editing, such as using\nCRISPR-Cas9\n(clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats and CRISPR-associated protein 9)\nengineering organisms to give them new abilities (\nsynthetic biology\n)\nmaking a desired gene or trait spread at a higher rate of inheritance (\ngene drives\n).\n  Source: `pages/about.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/about-gene-technology)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n- Funding announced in the 2019–20 Budget to implement the outcomes of the third review\n31 March 2019\nNews\nThe Australian Government will meet 50% of the cost of implementing the recommendations of the third review of the National Gene Technology Scheme.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n- Outcome of the Gene Technology Ministers’ Meeting – 13 April 2023\n14 April 2023\nNews\nThe Gene Technology Ministers’ Meeting (GTMM) met virtually on Thursday 13 April 2023.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n- 02 6289 2033\nGeneTechPolicy&Governance@health.gov.au\nPostal addresses:\nLast updated:\n3 December 2025\n  Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/about-the-national-scheme/how-it-works/ministers-meeting)`\n- Subscribe\nFilter results\nYou can narrow down the results using the filters\nNews type\nGene technology news\n(8)\n10\nresults\nSearch\nConsultation on the proposed amendments to the Gene Technology Regulations 2001\n7 January 2026\nNews\nWe invite stakeholders to provide feedback on proposed amendments to the Gene Technology Regulations.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n- Outcome of the Gene Technology Ministers’ Meeting – July 2021\n31 July 2021\nNews\nThe Gene Technology Ministers’ Meeting (GTMM) met virtually on Tuesday 20 July 2021.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n- GTMM Priorities until December 2025 update\n3 December 2025\nNews\nThe Gene Technology Ministers’ Meeting (GTMM) have agreed to update the key priorities for the work of the GTMM until 2025.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n- Consultation on proposed changes to the Gene Technology Act 2000\n17 September 2024\nNews\nWe invite stakeholders to provide feedback on the Gene Technology Amendment Bill 2024.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n- Update on implementing the third review\n31 July 2021\nNews\nThe 2017 review of the National Gene Technology Scheme final report outlined 27 recommendations.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n- 02 6289 2033\nGeneTechPolicy&Governance@health.gov.au\nPostal addresses:\nFeedback\nAnything you send us is covered by our\nprivacy policy\n.\n  Source: `pages/contact.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/contact)`\n- Consultation on a draft National Gene Drive Policy Guide is now open\n4 January 2024\nNews\nA National Gene Drive Policy Guide has been developed to explain how gene drive technology and organisms are regulated, and additional considerations proponents must be aware of.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- Funding announced in the 2019–20 Budget to implement the outcomes of the third review\n31 March 2019\nNews\nThe Australian Government will meet 50% of the cost of implementing the recommendations of the third review of the National Gene Technology Scheme.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n- Outcome of the Gene Technology Ministers’ Meeting – 13 April 2023\n14 April 2023\nNews\nThe Gene Technology Ministers’ Meeting (GTMM) met virtually on Thursday 13 April 2023.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n- They discussed the achievements and progress of implementing the recommendations of the Third Review of the National Gene Technology Scheme and endorsed a new Action Plan.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n- 02 6289 2033\nGeneTechPolicy&Governance@health.gov.au\nPostal addresses:\nLast updated:\n3 December 2025\n  Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/about-the-national-scheme/how-it-works/ministers-meeting)`\n- Subscribe\nFilter results\nYou can narrow down the results using the filters\nNews type\nGene technology news\n(8)\n10\nresults\nSearch\nConsultation on the proposed amendments to the Gene Technology Regulations 2001\n7 January 2026\nNews\nWe invite stakeholders to provide feedback on proposed amendments to the Gene Technology Regulations.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n- Outcome of the Gene Technology Ministers’ Meeting – July 2021\n31 July 2021\nNews\nThe Gene Technology Ministers’ Meeting (GTMM) met virtually on Tuesday 20 July 2021.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n- GTMM Priorities until December 2025 update\n3 December 2025\nNews\nThe Gene Technology Ministers’ Meeting (GTMM) have agreed to update the key priorities for the work of the GTMM until 2025.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n- Consultation on proposed changes to the Gene Technology Act 2000\n17 September 2024\nNews\nWe invite stakeholders to provide feedback on the Gene Technology Amendment Bill 2024.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n- Update on implementing the third review\n31 July 2021\nNews\nThe 2017 review of the National Gene Technology Scheme final report outlined 27 recommendations.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n- 02 6289 2033\nGeneTechPolicy&Governance@health.gov.au\nPostal addresses:\nFeedback\nAnything you send us is covered by our\nprivacy policy\n.\n  Source: `pages/contact.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/contact)`\n- They discussed the progress of implementing the recommendations of the third review of the National Gene Technology Scheme and endorsed an updated review implementation plan.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n- Consultation on a draft National Gene Drive Policy Guide is now open\n4 January 2024\nNews\nA National Gene Drive Policy Guide has been developed to explain how gene drive technology and organisms are regulated, and additional considerations proponents must be aware of.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- Funding announced in the 2019–20 Budget to implement the outcomes of the third review\n31 March 2019\nNews\nThe Australian Government will meet 50% of the cost of implementing the recommendations of the third review of the National Gene Technology Scheme.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n- Update on implementing the third review\n31 July 2021\nNews\nThe 2017 review of the National Gene Technology Scheme final report outlined 27 recommendations.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n- Outcome of the Gene Technology Ministers’ Meeting – 13 April 2023\n14 April 2023\nNews\nThe Gene Technology Ministers’ Meeting (GTMM) met virtually on Thursday 13 April 2023.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n- They must consult with the Gene Technology Regulator when deciding to:\napprove an active constituent\nregister a chemical product for agricultural or veterinary use\napprove a label\nreassess any approvals or registrations\nissue a permit\nVisit the APVMA website\nDepartment of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)\nThe Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) plays a role in the sound management of the risks posed by the release of the products of biotechnology into the Australian environment.\n  Source: `pages/structure.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/about-the-national-scheme/how-it-works/role-other-agencies)`\n- 02 6289 2033\nGeneTechPolicy&Governance@health.gov.au\nPostal addresses:\nLast updated:\n3 December 2025\n  Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/about-the-national-scheme/how-it-works/ministers-meeting)`\n- Subscribe\nFilter results\nYou can narrow down the results using the filters\nNews type\nGene technology news\n(8)\n10\nresults\nSearch\nConsultation on the proposed amendments to the Gene Technology Regulations 2001\n7 January 2026\nNews\nWe invite stakeholders to provide feedback on proposed amendments to the Gene Technology Regulations.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n- Outcome of the Gene Technology Ministers’ Meeting – July 2021\n31 July 2021\nNews\nThe Gene Technology Ministers’ Meeting (GTMM) met virtually on Tuesday 20 July 2021.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n- Consultations to inform third review closed\n17 March 2021\nNews\nExtensive consultations have helped inform the implementation of recommendations arising from the third review of the National Gene Technology.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n- Before issuing such a licence, the Regulator must prepare a risk assessment and risk management plan (RARMP) that identifies any potential risks to the health and safety of people and the environment posed by gene technology, and the means of managing those risks.\n  Source: `pages/structure.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/about-the-national-scheme/how-it-works/role-other-agencies)`\n- GTMM Priorities until December 2025 update\n3 December 2025\nNews\nThe Gene Technology Ministers’ Meeting (GTMM) have agreed to update the key priorities for the work of the GTMM until 2025.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n- Consultation on proposed changes to the Gene Technology Act 2000\n17 September 2024\nNews\nWe invite stakeholders to provide feedback on the Gene Technology Amendment Bill 2024.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n- This helps protect the health and safety of people and the environment by identifying and managing risks posed by:\nthe use of gene technology\nGMOs.\n  Source: `pages/about.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/about-gene-technology)`\n- Safety of GMOs in Australia\nA major focus of our regulatory work involves assessing and managing the risks to:\nhuman health and safety\nthe environment.\n  Source: `pages/about.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/about-gene-technology)`\n- Gene technology was in its early stages and some risks were unknown, so regulation took a more precautionary approach.\n  Source: `pages/about.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/about-gene-technology)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- Funding announced in the 2019–20 Budget to implement the outcomes of the third review\n31 March 2019\nNews\nThe Australian Government will meet 50% of the cost of implementing the recommendations of the third review of the National Gene Technology Scheme.\n  Source: `pages/news-latest.html (https://www.genetechnology.gov.au/news)`\n- Outcome of the Gene Technology Ministers’ Meeting – 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