Jan McLucas (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health and Ageing) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

by leave—I wish to inform the Senate that a report under section 47C of the Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002 is close to finalisation. Once I have received the report, which is expected shortly, I will endeavour to ensure that it is tabled in both houses of parliament at the earliest opportunity. Section 47C of the Research Involving Human Embryos Act sets out the requirement for the report. It uses non-standard terms to describe the scope of the report and the mechanisms for appointing persons to conduct the review. I am advised that my department has engaged in extensive deliberations, including with the legal services area, to ensure that the report meets the requirements of the legislation. I am also advised that these deliberations have caused the delay in the tabling of the report.