Require DNA suppliers to screen orders for dangerous sequences
Not in place
Synthetic DNA imported into Australia should come only from suppliers that screen orders for dangerous sequences. The Biosecurity Act 2015 already gives the power to require this.
Where it stands
Nothing here yet.
Risks this could address
Who is calling for this
Global Shield Australia
Submission 256 to the Joint Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence (2026), Ask 2 Read it ↗
“Hardens Australia’s defences, including by mandating screening of genetic synthesis imports”
Good Ancestors Policy
Submission 257 to the Joint Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence (2026), Recommendation 8 Read it ↗
“Recommendation 8: Require imported synthetic nucleic acids to come from providers that screen.”