A-GLIMMER

Australian Genetics & Life Insurance Moratorium: Monitoring the Effectiveness & Response

What is A-GLIMMER

A-GLIMMER is a research project which aims to monitor the impact and effectiveness of the moratorium on the use of genetic test results in life insurance underwriting in Australia.

FINAL REPORT: A-GLIMMER's final report has been published. The report summarises the project’s research findings and makes recommendations to the Australian Government about legislative protection against genetic discrimination. Click here to view the report.

About the A-GLIMMER project

We conduct research into and advocate for a fair, transparent and long-term solution to the use of genetic tests in life insurance underwriting.
About the moratorium

The 2019 moratorium limits the insurance industry’s use of genetic tests to determine life insurance cover. It’s an important step, but a long-term, measurable solution is needed.
Information for participants

Here you can find important information about the genetics and life insurance moratorium, its terms and conditions, and associated research studies being conducted.
News

Find out about key events and progress of the A-GLIMMER project, including recent research publications.