Nominations are invited from suitably qualified persons for the 2020-23 membership of the Gene Technology Technical Advisory Committee (GTTAC).
Nominations close 21 June 2019.
Gene Technology Technical Advisory CommitteeGTTAC is a statutory committee of up to 20 members established under the Gene Technology Act 2000 (the Act) to provide scientific and technical advice to support the national scheme for regulating genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Australia. A key function of GTTAC is to provide advice on applications and risk assessments for environmental release of GMOs, including GMOs for agricultural and medical purposes.
Further information on the current membership and work of the Committee can be found on the GTTAC webpage.
Who Should Nominate?Nominees should have recognised skills and experience relevant to gene technology and GMOs. Committee members including the Chair are appointed as individuals based on their expertise and not as representatives of a particular organisation.
All nominees should be able to prepare for and attend meetings consistently and contribute to the Committee’s work program as required.
With a view to increasing female representation on committees, suitably qualified women are particularly encouraged to nominate.
Nomination and Appointment processAppointments are made by the Minister responsible for gene technology and are normally for a period of three years. Current GTTAC terms expire in January 2020. To nominate for membership of GTTAC for 2020-2023, please refer to the ‘Information for GTTAC Nominees’ document and complete a Nomination Form using either the online Nomination Form or the Word template Nomination Form, both provided below.
Please note that the nomination, selection and appointment process involves consultation with States and Territories and is expected to take several months.
Nominations must be submitted to the OGTR by: 21 June 2019
Further information can be obtained by contacting the OGTR on (free-call) 1800 181 030 or via email to ogtr@health.gov.au
DOCX version of Information for GTTAC Nominees - DOCX 60 KB
PDF version of Information for GTTAC Nominees - PDF 223 KB
Online version of GTTAC Nomination Form
DOCX verision of GTTAC Nomination Form - DOCX 70 KB
PDF version of GTTAC Nomination Form - PDF 266 KB
Nominations close 21 June 2019.
Gene Technology Technical Advisory CommitteeGTTAC is a statutory committee of up to 20 members established under the Gene Technology Act 2000 (the Act) to provide scientific and technical advice to support the national scheme for regulating genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Australia. A key function of GTTAC is to provide advice on applications and risk assessments for environmental release of GMOs, including GMOs for agricultural and medical purposes.
Further information on the current membership and work of the Committee can be found on the GTTAC webpage.
Who Should Nominate?Nominees should have recognised skills and experience relevant to gene technology and GMOs. Committee members including the Chair are appointed as individuals based on their expertise and not as representatives of a particular organisation.
All nominees should be able to prepare for and attend meetings consistently and contribute to the Committee’s work program as required.
With a view to increasing female representation on committees, suitably qualified women are particularly encouraged to nominate.
Nomination and Appointment processAppointments are made by the Minister responsible for gene technology and are normally for a period of three years. Current GTTAC terms expire in January 2020. To nominate for membership of GTTAC for 2020-2023, please refer to the ‘Information for GTTAC Nominees’ document and complete a Nomination Form using either the online Nomination Form or the Word template Nomination Form, both provided below.
Please note that the nomination, selection and appointment process involves consultation with States and Territories and is expected to take several months.
Nominations must be submitted to the OGTR by: 21 June 2019
Further information can be obtained by contacting the OGTR on (free-call) 1800 181 030 or via email to ogtr@health.gov.au
DOCX version of Information for GTTAC Nominees - DOCX 60 KB
PDF version of Information for GTTAC Nominees - PDF 223 KB
Online version of GTTAC Nomination Form
DOCX verision of GTTAC Nomination Form - DOCX 70 KB
PDF version of GTTAC Nomination Form - PDF 266 KB
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