A notified application is one which is categorised as having significant public interest. Receipt of such applications must be 'publicly notified', in which case a six-week submission period is open to all members of the public.
Public notification involves a summary statement being advertised through an alert in the major daily newspapers, on our website, in "The Bulletin", and by directly notifying people who have indicated to us that they wish to be advised of particular types of applications.
A public hearing of an application would be held if any party signals that they wish to be 'heard', or if the decision-making committee thinks it is necessary.
The following applications MUST be publicly notified:
- Import for Release or Release from Containment any new organism (including genetically modified organism) (except rapid assessment);
- Field test a genetically modified organism;
The Authority has the discretion to notify the following applications if there is likely to be significant public interest.
- Import a New Organism (including GMOs) into Containment.
- Develop a GMO in Containment (other than by rapid assessment).
Guides:
- Making Submissions (quick guide) [pdf - 75 kb].
Pathway Flowchart
- A flowchart of the process is available [pdf - 63kb]
For more information or advice contact us.