nano.foe.org.au - Regulation

What would nano regulation look like?

Mon, 27 Feb 2006 08:21:59 +0000

What would a nano regulator look like? I'd like to start a forum discussion to see if we can workshop the kind of regulatory system that we think would be appropriate for Australia.

Nano regulations in Australia

Wed, 15 Feb 2006 12:27:20 +0000

On the 5th February 2005, the Federal Industry Minister, Ian MacFarlane, announced the development of a national nanotechnology strategy. The media release said:“Australia has an opportunity to be part of this world-wide movement towards smaller and greater efficiency in many aspects of our daily lives, not only as a developer of the technology, but also as a responsible regulator of the field.”

“From an industry perspective we have to capture the commercial opportunities of developing this field but it’s just as important that the environmental, health and social issues are understood and properly monitored".

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Thu, 22 Dec 2005 01:22:27 +0000

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Response on regulation

Thu, 22 Dec 2005 01:11:55 +0000

no I don't think we need to regulate nanotechnology

Should FoE engage in the Nano strategy development?

Tue, 20 Dec 2005 13:21:19 +0000

Should FoEA engage in the development of the national nanotech strategy? Or more to the point, how should FoE engage?