Question on Notice regarding proposed trials of genetically modified canola in Western Australia, focusing on conditions, area, crop management, containment, and liability for contamination.

AnsweredQoN 1285Legislative Council
Asked
14 October 2003
Portfolio
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

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(1) Has the Minister been approached to undertake trials of approved genetically modified canola in Western Australia next year?
(2) If so, -
(a) as there is no specific conditions imposed by the OGTR when granting licences other than to recognise GM-free zones according to Policy Principles, when applying for exemption from the
GM Crops Free Areas (GMCPA) Bill 2003
what conditions under Section 6(2) are in place that differentiate trials from commercial release?
(b) What is the area proposed?
(c) Are trials proposing to test the crop management plans and is there a buffer zone requirement?
(d) Is there any requirement for the GM industry to contain their product and accept the liability for contamination?
(e) Who will be responsible for contamination clean-up if it is found?

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Answered
11 November 2003
Responded by
Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Response time
28 days
(b) What is the area proposed? (c) Are trials proposing to test the crop management plans and is there a buffer zone requirement? (d) Is there any requirement for the GM industry to contain their product and accept the liability for contamination? (e) Who will be responsible for contamination clean-up if it is found?
(c) Are trials proposing to test the crop management plans and is there a buffer zone requirement? (d) Is there any requirement for the GM industry to contain their product and accept the liability for contamination? (e) Who will be responsible for contamination clean-up if it is found?
(d) Is there any requirement for the GM industry to contain their product and accept the liability for contamination? (e) Who will be responsible for contamination clean-up if it is found?
(e) Who will be responsible for contamination clean-up if it is found?

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