Apply online - Genetic Resources Information Database (GRID)
You can make online applications for permits for access to biological resources in Commonwealth areas using the GRID database. You can also browse existing permit applications and collected samples:
Before making your application
In addition to your online application, you must provide the following. It is best to prepare these before applying online.
- For commerical or potentially commercial activities: A copy of a Benefit Sharing Agreement
- For non-commercial activities: A statutory declaration
- A completed Declaration and Payment form
Other GRID functions
Protected species and other matters
The database provides links to an interactive map that can generate a report of relevant information for particular collection locations. It provides information that can help determine whether collection from a particular location would be in a Commonwealth area and subject to the EPBC Regulations.
Browse the record of permits
The database is a publicly accessible document and can be browsed for information on permits that have been issued and samples that have been collected under those permits. Browse the database.
Evidence of prior informed consent and mutually agreed terms
While protecting the confidentiality of permit holders, the database provides a publicly accessible means to verify details related to legal provenance of genetic resources from Commonwealth areas.
The database allows public access to evidence that genetic resources referred to were obtained in accordance with the requirements of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Regulations 2000. This information provides evidence of prior informed consent.
Information is also available on the database on associated benefit-sharing agreements, providing evidence of mutually agreed terms.
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