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Have your say on new organism and hazardous substance applications or issues

hands in the air

Submissions are a way you can contribute towards the decision-making of specific new organism or hazardous substance applications (those that are publicly notified), the development of codes of practices or group standards, or changes to our policies or regulations.

A submission can be:
  • in support;
  • in opposition;
  • Support some parts and oppose other parts; or
  • Neither support or oppose but are just making a neutral submission with information you would like us to consider.

Make a submission

A submission needs to be made in writing. You can either use your own submission form or download and use our submission form.

Preparing a submission

There is no set format for a submission. But aim to present your submission in a way that is both ordered and easy to read.

What is a hearing?

For applications only, a hearing is a formal meeting where submitters and applicants are able to present their views to the Decision-making Committee.

What is a submission?

Submissions are a way you can contribute towards decision-making for new organism and hazardous substance applications and issues.

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