Biotechnology Policy

Introduction

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The responsible use of biotechnology offers Australia many opportunities to greatly increase its international competitiveness and the standard of living for all Australians.

The Victorian State Government develops its biotechnology policies according to five broad principles:

• to optimise the economic, environmental and societal benefits available through biotechnology;
• to protect and promote the health of the Victorian community;
• to assure environmental safety and sustainability;
• to require all actions are undertaken within an ethical framework; and
• to ensure there is full consultation, communication, transparency, monitoring and accountability.