Reform of the Biodiscovery Act 2004 - have your say
Reform of the Biodiscovery Act 2004 - have your say As part of the next stage in the reform of Queensland’s biodiscovery laws, consultation is now open on the draft Traditional Knowledge in Biodiscovery Code of Practice and Guidelines. Biodiscovery in Queensland involves the collection and analysis of native biological material (e.g. plants, animals and other organisms) for commercial applications such as pharmaceuticals and insecticides. The reforms aim to better protect First Nations peoples’ knowledge and support the growth of the state’s biodiscovery industry in line with internatio...
Source: qld.gov.au