📜 Genetically Modified Crops Free Areas Repeal Bill 2015
Assented toLCBill 16718 November 2015
This Bill repeals the Genetically Modified Crops Free Areas Act 2003, which established areas free from genetically modified crops. It also amends the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 to remove references to the repealed Act.
Impact
Farmers and agricultural businesses are affected. The repeal may allow for the cultivation of genetically modified crops in areas previously designated as GM-free, potentially impacting market access and consumer choice.
Key Changes
["Repeals the Genetically Modified Crops Free Areas Act 2003", "Amends the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007", "Deletes section 4(2)(e) of the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007"]
Parliamentary Progress
- LC Second Reading MovedLC18 Nov 2015
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC28 June 2016
- LC Third ReadingLC28 June 2016
- LA IntroducedLA29 June 2016
- LA Second Reading MovedLA29 June 2016
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA13 Oct 2016
- LA Consideration in DetailLA19 Oct 2016
- LA Third ReadingLA20 Oct 2016
- Royal Assent27 Oct 2016
Affected Sectors
agricultureenvironment
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