The unit provides an overview of the law regarding the undertaking and commercialisation of biotechnology and its outcomes. The unit focuses on Australian law and where relevant, the approach taken in overseas jurisdictions is included. Areas examined will include the laws with respect to research and development, product regulation, environmental and medical law. Topics include introduction to international regulation of biotechnology and problems in regulating science generally; national and state regulatory system for biotechnology; bioprospecting and biodiscovery - access to genetic resources; regulation of end product commercialisation; issues in human and animal technology. -- Course Website
Prerequisites: LAW1100 OR LAW1101 and LAW1102 or LAW1104
