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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

  • AI weapons & cyberattacks
  • Dangerous AI capabilities

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.”

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