perform functions in relation to GMO licences as set out in the act (Part 5), which outlines the licensing system under which a person can apply to the Regulator for a licence authorising dealings with GMOs develop draft policy principles and policy guidelines, as requested by the LGFGT codes of practice issue technical and procedural guidelines in relation to GMOs provide information and advice to other regulatory agencies, about GMOs and GM products the public, about the regulation of GMOs the Legislative Governance Forum on Gene Technology about the operations of the Regulator and the Gene Technology Technical Advisory Committee effectiveness of the legislative framework for the regulation of GMOs, including in relation to possible amendments of relevant legislation undertake or commission research in relation to risk assessment and the biosafety of GMOs promote the harmonisation by regulatory agencies of risk assessments relating to GMOs and GM products monitor international practice in relation to the regulation of GMOs maintain links with international organisations that deal with the regulation of gene technology and with agencies that regulate GMOs in countries outside Australia conduct other functions conferred by the Act, the Regulations or any other law, such as monitoring and enforcing the legislation reporting quarterly to the minister and Federal Parliament.