Protection of human genetic information, August 2002.

Sydney : Australian Law Reform Commission, 2002.

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Biotechnology -- Australia.

Genetics -- Australia.

Bioethics -- Australia.

1. Introduction to the inquiry

2. Planning for the future

3. A standing advisory body on human genetics

4. Genetic testing

5. Regulating access to genetic testing

6. Coming to terms with genetic information

7. Information and health privacy law

8. Anti-discrimination law

9. Ethical considerations

10. The regulation of human genetic research

11. Enforcing compliance with the National Statement

12. Human genetic research and consent

13. Encouraging best practice in human genetic research

14. Strengthening review by HRECs

15. Human genetic research databases

16. Human tissue collections

17. Ownership of samples and the human tissue acts

18. Health professionals and family genetic information

19. Genetic registers and family genetic information

20. Genetic counselling and medical education

21. Population genetic screening

22. Personal insurance in Australia

23. The use of genetic information in insurance

24. Genetic discrimination in insurance

25. Insurance and genetic privacy

26. The use of genetic information in employment

27. Genetic discrimination in employment

28. Inherent requirements of the job and related issues

29. Occupation health and safety

30. Employment and genetic privacy

31. DNA parentage testing

32. Genetic information and aboriginality

33. Immigration

34. Forensic use of genetic information

35. Harmonisation of forensic procedures legislation

36. Criminal investigations

37. Criminal proceedings

38. Post-conviction use of genetic information

39. Civil Proceedings.

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