❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks details about the Gene Technology Interdepartmental Committee's composition, expertise, and operations, prompting a factual response from the Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.
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With regard to the State Government’s Gene Technology Interdepartmental Committee - (1) Will the minister provide a list of the agencies that are involved with the committee, including a list of members and whether they are currently, or were formerly, employed by academic departments, biotechnology companies or companies directly involved in the marketing or releasing of genetically modified crops into the environment? (2) How many of the members have qualifications and experience in ecology or environmental impact assessment, and who are they? (3) Are any community representatives on the committee? (4) What are the committee’s terms of reference and how often has it met? Hon KIM CHANCE
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Gene Technology Interdepartmental Committee comprises the following members: Dr Sue Sutherland, Chairman of Department of Agriculture; Dr Kevin Ho, Chemistry Centre of Western Australia; Dr David Coates, Department of Conservation and Land Management; Ms Anita Rudeforth, WorkSafe WA; Mr Greg Paust, Department of Fisheries; Mr Kim Leighton, Department of Health; Mr Ross Weaver, Department of Industry and Technology; Ms Lynne Thomas, Department of Industry and Technology; Mr Colin Murray, Department of Environmental Protection; Mr Bala Murali, Department of the Premier and Cabinet; Dr Joseph Patroni, Department of the Premier and Cabinet; and Mr Richard Wheater, Secretary, Department of Agriculture. Individuals with specific knowledge and expertise are invited to attend meetings and provide input and a greater understanding. Dr Kevin Ho was employed by a biotechnology company for four years. That company is no longer in business. Dr David Coates was employed by the Australian National University for four to six years in the 1980s. (2) The following three members of the committee have qualifications and experience in ecology or environmental impact assessment: Mr Colin Murray has had substantial experience; Dr David Coates has had extensive experience; and Dr Sue Sutherland has had some experience. Other members have some understanding and knowledge of the processes of environmental impact assessment and natural resources management issues. (3) There are no community representatives on the committee. (4) I hereby table the terms of reference. [See paper No 274.] The GTIDC met seven times in 2002 - 8 March, 17 May, 19 June, 2 July, 1 August, 4 September and 23 September - to consider licence applications forwarded to it by the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator. It will next meet on 14 October.
(1) Will the minister provide a list of the agencies that are involved with the committee, including a list of members and whether they are currently, or were formerly, employed by academic departments, biotechnology companies or companies directly involved in the marketing or releasing of genetically modified crops into the environment? (2) How many of the members have qualifications and experience in ecology or environmental impact assessment, and who are they? (3) Are any community representatives on the committee? (4) What are the committee’s terms of reference and how often has it met? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Gene Technology Interdepartmental Committee comprises the following members: Dr Sue Sutherland, Chairman of Department of Agriculture; Dr Kevin Ho, Chemistry Centre of Western Australia; Dr David Coates, Department of Conservation and Land Management; Ms Anita Rudeforth, WorkSafe WA; Mr Greg Paust, Department of Fisheries; Mr Kim Leighton, Department of Health; Mr Ross Weaver, Department of Industry and Technology; Ms Lynne Thomas, Department of Industry and Technology; Mr Colin Murray, Department of Environmental Protection; Mr Bala Murali, Department of the Premier and Cabinet; Dr Joseph Patroni, Department of the Premier and Cabinet; and Mr Richard Wheater, Secretary, Department of Agriculture. Individuals with specific knowledge and expertise are invited to attend meetings and provide input and a greater understanding. Dr Kevin Ho was employed by a biotechnology company for four years. That company is no longer in business. Dr David Coates was employed by the Australian National University for four to six years in the 1980s. (2) The following three members of the committee have qualifications and experience in ecology or environmental impact assessment: Mr Colin Murray has had substantial experience; Dr David Coates has had extensive experience; and Dr Sue Sutherland has had some experience. Other members have some understanding and knowledge of the processes of environmental impact assessment and natural resources management issues. (3) There are no community representatives on the committee. (4) I hereby table the terms of reference. [See paper No 274.] The GTIDC met seven times in 2002 - 8 March, 17 May, 19 June, 2 July, 1 August, 4 September and 23 September - to consider licence applications forwarded to it by the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator. It will next meet on 14 October.
(2) How many of the members have qualifications and experience in ecology or environmental impact assessment, and who are they? (3) Are any community representatives on the committee? (4) What are the committee’s terms of reference and how often has it met? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Gene Technology Interdepartmental Committee comprises the following members: Dr Sue Sutherland, Chairman of Department of Agriculture; Dr Kevin Ho, Chemistry Centre of Western Australia; Dr David Coates, Department of Conservation and Land Management; Ms Anita Rudeforth, WorkSafe WA; Mr Greg Paust, Department of Fisheries; Mr Kim Leighton, Department of Health; Mr Ross Weaver, Department of Industry and Technology; Ms Lynne Thomas, Department of Industry and Technology; Mr Colin Murray, Department of Environmental Protection; Mr Bala Murali, Department of the Premier and Cabinet; Dr Joseph Patroni, Department of the Premier and Cabinet; and Mr Richard Wheater, Secretary, Department of Agriculture. Individuals with specific knowledge and expertise are invited to attend meetings and provide input and a greater understanding. Dr Kevin Ho was employed by a biotechnology company for four years. That company is no longer in business. Dr David Coates was employed by the Australian National University for four to six years in the 1980s. (2) The following three members of the committee have qualifications and experience in ecology or environmental impact assessment: Mr Colin Murray has had substantial experience; Dr David Coates has had extensive experience; and Dr Sue Sutherland has had some experience. Other members have some understanding and knowledge of the processes of environmental impact assessment and natural resources management issues. (3) There are no community representatives on the committee. (4) I hereby table the terms of reference. [See paper No 274.] The GTIDC met seven times in 2002 - 8 March, 17 May, 19 June, 2 July, 1 August, 4 September and 23 September - to consider licence applications forwarded to it by the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator. It will next meet on 14 October.
(3) Are any community representatives on the committee? (4) What are the committee’s terms of reference and how often has it met? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Gene Technology Interdepartmental Committee comprises the following members: Dr Sue Sutherland, Chairman of Department of Agriculture; Dr Kevin Ho, Chemistry Centre of Western Australia; Dr David Coates, Department of Conservation and Land Management; Ms Anita Rudeforth, WorkSafe WA; Mr Greg Paust, Department of Fisheries; Mr Kim Leighton, Department of Health; Mr Ross Weaver, Department of Industry and Technology; Ms Lynne Thomas, Department of Industry and Technology; Mr Colin Murray, Department of Environmental Protection; Mr Bala Murali, Department of the Premier and Cabinet; Dr Joseph Patroni, Department of the Premier and Cabinet; and Mr Richard Wheater, Secretary, Department of Agriculture. Individuals with specific knowledge and expertise are invited to attend meetings and provide input and a greater understanding. Dr Kevin Ho was employed by a biotechnology company for four years. That company is no longer in business. Dr David Coates was employed by the Australian National University for four to six years in the 1980s. (2) The following three members of the committee have qualifications and experience in ecology or environmental impact assessment: Mr Colin Murray has had substantial experience; Dr David Coates has had extensive experience; and Dr Sue Sutherland has had some experience. Other members have some understanding and knowledge of the processes of environmental impact assessment and natural resources management issues. (3) There are no community representatives on the committee. (4) I hereby table the terms of reference. [See paper No 274.] The GTIDC met seven times in 2002 - 8 March, 17 May, 19 June, 2 July, 1 August, 4 September and 23 September - to consider licence applications forwarded to it by the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator. It will next meet on 14 October.
(4) What are the committee’s terms of reference and how often has it met? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Gene Technology Interdepartmental Committee comprises the following members: Dr Sue Sutherland, Chairman of Department of Agriculture; Dr Kevin Ho, Chemistry Centre of Western Australia; Dr David Coates, Department of Conservation and Land Management; Ms Anita Rudeforth, WorkSafe WA; Mr Greg Paust, Department of Fisheries; Mr Kim Leighton, Department of Health; Mr Ross Weaver, Department of Industry and Technology; Ms Lynne Thomas, Department of Industry and Technology; Mr Colin Murray, Department of Environmental Protection; Mr Bala Murali, Department of the Premier and Cabinet; Dr Joseph Patroni, Department of the Premier and Cabinet; and Mr Richard Wheater, Secretary, Department of Agriculture. Individuals with specific knowledge and expertise are invited to attend meetings and provide input and a greater understanding. Dr Kevin Ho was employed by a biotechnology company for four years. That company is no longer in business. Dr David Coates was employed by the Australian National University for four to six years in the 1980s. (2) The following three members of the committee have qualifications and experience in ecology or environmental impact assessment: Mr Colin Murray has had substantial experience; Dr David Coates has had extensive experience; and Dr Sue Sutherland has had some experience. Other members have some understanding and knowledge of the processes of environmental impact assessment and natural resources management issues. (3) There are no community representatives on the committee. (4) I hereby table the terms of reference. [See paper No 274.] The GTIDC met seven times in 2002 - 8 March, 17 May, 19 June, 2 July, 1 August, 4 September and 23 September - to consider licence applications forwarded to it by the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator. It will next meet on 14 October.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Gene Technology Interdepartmental Committee comprises the following members: Dr Sue Sutherland, Chairman of Department of Agriculture; Dr Kevin Ho, Chemistry Centre of Western Australia; Dr David Coates, Department of Conservation and Land Management; Ms Anita Rudeforth, WorkSafe WA; Mr Greg Paust, Department of Fisheries; Mr Kim Leighton, Department of Health; Mr Ross Weaver, Department of Industry and Technology; Ms Lynne Thomas, Department of Industry and Technology; Mr Colin Murray, Department of Environmental Protection; Mr Bala Murali, Department of the Premier and Cabinet; Dr Joseph Patroni, Department of the Premier and Cabinet; and Mr Richard Wheater, Secretary, Department of Agriculture. Individuals with specific knowledge and expertise are invited to attend meetings and provide input and a greater understanding. Dr Kevin Ho was employed by a biotechnology company for four years. That company is no longer in business. Dr David Coates was employed by the Australian National University for four to six years in the 1980s. (2) The following three members of the committee have qualifications and experience in ecology or environmental impact assessment: Mr Colin Murray has had substantial experience; Dr David Coates has had extensive experience; and Dr Sue Sutherland has had some experience. Other members have some understanding and knowledge of the processes of environmental impact assessment and natural resources management issues. (3) There are no community representatives on the committee. (4) I hereby table the terms of reference. [See paper No 274.] The GTIDC met seven times in 2002 - 8 March, 17 May, 19 June, 2 July, 1 August, 4 September and 23 September - to consider licence applications forwarded to it by the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator. It will next meet on 14 October.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Gene Technology Interdepartmental Committee comprises the following members: Dr Sue Sutherland, Chairman of Department of Agriculture; Dr Kevin Ho, Chemistry Centre of Western Australia; Dr David Coates, Department of Conservation and Land Management; Ms Anita Rudeforth, WorkSafe WA; Mr Greg Paust, Department of Fisheries; Mr Kim Leighton, Department of Health; Mr Ross Weaver, Department of Industry and Technology; Ms Lynne Thomas, Department of Industry and Technology; Mr Colin Murray, Department of Environmental Protection; Mr Bala Murali, Department of the Premier and Cabinet; Dr Joseph Patroni, Department of the Premier and Cabinet; and Mr Richard Wheater, Secretary, Department of Agriculture. Individuals with specific knowledge and expertise are invited to attend meetings and provide input and a greater understanding. Dr Kevin Ho was employed by a biotechnology company for four years. That company is no longer in business. Dr David Coates was employed by the Australian National University for four to six years in the 1980s. (2) The following three members of the committee have qualifications and experience in ecology or environmental impact assessment: Mr Colin Murray has had substantial experience; Dr David Coates has had extensive experience; and Dr Sue Sutherland has had some experience. Other members have some understanding and knowledge of the processes of environmental impact assessment and natural resources management issues. (3) There are no community representatives on the committee. (4) I hereby table the terms of reference. [See paper No 274.] The GTIDC met seven times in 2002 - 8 March, 17 May, 19 June, 2 July, 1 August, 4 September and 23 September - to consider licence applications forwarded to it by the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator. It will next meet on 14 October.
(1) The Gene Technology Interdepartmental Committee comprises the following members: Dr Sue Sutherland, Chairman of Department of Agriculture; Dr Kevin Ho, Chemistry Centre of Western Australia; Dr David Coates, Department of Conservation and Land Management; Ms Anita Rudeforth, WorkSafe WA; Mr Greg Paust, Department of Fisheries; Mr Kim Leighton, Department of Health; Mr Ross Weaver, Department of Industry and Technology; Ms Lynne Thomas, Department of Industry and Technology; Mr Colin Murray, Department of Environmental Protection; Mr Bala Murali, Department of the Premier and Cabinet; Dr Joseph Patroni, Department of the Premier and Cabinet; and Mr Richard Wheater, Secretary, Department of Agriculture. Individuals with specific knowledge and expertise are invited to attend meetings and provide input and a greater understanding. Dr Kevin Ho was employed by a biotechnology company for four years. That company is no longer in business. Dr David Coates was employed by the Australian National University for four to six years in the 1980s. (2) The following three members of the committee have qualifications and experience in ecology or environmental impact assessment: Mr Colin Murray has had substantial experience; Dr David Coates has had extensive experience; and Dr Sue Sutherland has had some experience. Other members have some understanding and knowledge of the processes of environmental impact assessment and natural resources management issues. (3) There are no community representatives on the committee. (4) I hereby table the terms of reference. [See paper No 274.] The GTIDC met seven times in 2002 - 8 March, 17 May, 19 June, 2 July, 1 August, 4 September and 23 September - to consider licence applications forwarded to it by the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator. It will next meet on 14 October.
Dr Kevin Ho was employed by a biotechnology company for four years. That company is no longer in business. Dr David Coates was employed by the Australian National University for four to six years in the 1980s.
(4) I hereby table the terms of reference. [See paper No 274.] The GTIDC met seven times in 2002 - 8 March, 17 May, 19 June, 2 July, 1 August, 4 September and 23 September - to consider licence applications forwarded to it by the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator. It will next meet on 14 October.
(1) Will the minister provide a list of the agencies that are involved with the committee, including a list of members and whether they are currently, or were formerly, employed by academic departments, biotechnology companies or companies directly involved in the marketing or releasing of genetically modified crops into the environment? (2) How many of the members have qualifications and experience in ecology or environmental impact assessment, and who are they? (3) Are any community representatives on the committee? (4) What are the committee’s terms of reference and how often has it met? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Gene Technology Interdepartmental Committee comprises the following members: Dr Sue Sutherland, Chairman of Department of Agriculture; Dr Kevin Ho, Chemistry Centre of Western Australia; Dr David Coates, Department of Conservation and Land Management; Ms Anita Rudeforth, WorkSafe WA; Mr Greg Paust, Department of Fisheries; Mr Kim Leighton, Department of Health; Mr Ross Weaver, Department of Industry and Technology; Ms Lynne Thomas, Department of Industry and Technology; Mr Colin Murray, Department of Environmental Protection; Mr Bala Murali, Department of the Premier and Cabinet; Dr Joseph Patroni, Department of the Premier and Cabinet; and Mr Richard Wheater, Secretary, Department of Agriculture. Individuals with specific knowledge and expertise are invited to attend meetings and provide input and a greater understanding. Dr Kevin Ho was employed by a biotechnology company for four years. That company is no longer in business. Dr David Coates was employed by the Australian National University for four to six years in the 1980s. (2) The following three members of the committee have qualifications and experience in ecology or environmental impact assessment: Mr Colin Murray has had substantial experience; Dr David Coates has had extensive experience; and Dr Sue Sutherland has had some experience. Other members have some understanding and knowledge of the processes of environmental impact assessment and natural resources management issues. (3) There are no community representatives on the committee. (4) I hereby table the terms of reference. [See paper No 274.] The GTIDC met seven times in 2002 - 8 March, 17 May, 19 June, 2 July, 1 August, 4 September and 23 September - to consider licence applications forwarded to it by the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator. It will next meet on 14 October.
(2) How many of the members have qualifications and experience in ecology or environmental impact assessment, and who are they? (3) Are any community representatives on the committee? (4) What are the committee’s terms of reference and how often has it met? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Gene Technology Interdepartmental Committee comprises the following members: Dr Sue Sutherland, Chairman of Department of Agriculture; Dr Kevin Ho, Chemistry Centre of Western Australia; Dr David Coates, Department of Conservation and Land Management; Ms Anita Rudeforth, WorkSafe WA; Mr Greg Paust, Department of Fisheries; Mr Kim Leighton, Department of Health; Mr Ross Weaver, Department of Industry and Technology; Ms Lynne Thomas, Department of Industry and Technology; Mr Colin Murray, Department of Environmental Protection; Mr Bala Murali, Department of the Premier and Cabinet; Dr Joseph Patroni, Department of the Premier and Cabinet; and Mr Richard Wheater, Secretary, Department of Agriculture. Individuals with specific knowledge and expertise are invited to attend meetings and provide input and a greater understanding. Dr Kevin Ho was employed by a biotechnology company for four years. That company is no longer in business. Dr David Coates was employed by the Australian National University for four to six years in the 1980s. (2) The following three members of the committee have qualifications and experience in ecology or environmental impact assessment: Mr Colin Murray has had substantial experience; Dr David Coates has had extensive experience; and Dr Sue Sutherland has had some experience. Other members have some understanding and knowledge of the processes of environmental impact assessment and natural resources management issues. (3) There are no community representatives on the committee. (4) I hereby table the terms of reference. [See paper No 274.] The GTIDC met seven times in 2002 - 8 March, 17 May, 19 June, 2 July, 1 August, 4 September and 23 September - to consider licence applications forwarded to it by the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator. It will next meet on 14 October.
(3) Are any community representatives on the committee? (4) What are the committee’s terms of reference and how often has it met? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Gene Technology Interdepartmental Committee comprises the following members: Dr Sue Sutherland, Chairman of Department of Agriculture; Dr Kevin Ho, Chemistry Centre of Western Australia; Dr David Coates, Department of Conservation and Land Management; Ms Anita Rudeforth, WorkSafe WA; Mr Greg Paust, Department of Fisheries; Mr Kim Leighton, Department of Health; Mr Ross Weaver, Department of Industry and Technology; Ms Lynne Thomas, Department of Industry and Technology; Mr Colin Murray, Department of Environmental Protection; Mr Bala Murali, Department of the Premier and Cabinet; Dr Joseph Patroni, Department of the Premier and Cabinet; and Mr Richard Wheater, Secretary, Department of Agriculture. Individuals with specific knowledge and expertise are invited to attend meetings and provide input and a greater understanding. Dr Kevin Ho was employed by a biotechnology company for four years. That company is no longer in business. Dr David Coates was employed by the Australian National University for four to six years in the 1980s. (2) The following three members of the committee have qualifications and experience in ecology or environmental impact assessment: Mr Colin Murray has had substantial experience; Dr David Coates has had extensive experience; and Dr Sue Sutherland has had some experience. Other members have some understanding and knowledge of the processes of environmental impact assessment and natural resources management issues. (3) There are no community representatives on the committee. (4) I hereby table the terms of reference. [See paper No 274.] The GTIDC met seven times in 2002 - 8 March, 17 May, 19 June, 2 July, 1 August, 4 September and 23 September - to consider licence applications forwarded to it by the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator. It will next meet on 14 October.
(4) What are the committee’s terms of reference and how often has it met? Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Gene Technology Interdepartmental Committee comprises the following members: Dr Sue Sutherland, Chairman of Department of Agriculture; Dr Kevin Ho, Chemistry Centre of Western Australia; Dr David Coates, Department of Conservation and Land Management; Ms Anita Rudeforth, WorkSafe WA; Mr Greg Paust, Department of Fisheries; Mr Kim Leighton, Department of Health; Mr Ross Weaver, Department of Industry and Technology; Ms Lynne Thomas, Department of Industry and Technology; Mr Colin Murray, Department of Environmental Protection; Mr Bala Murali, Department of the Premier and Cabinet; Dr Joseph Patroni, Department of the Premier and Cabinet; and Mr Richard Wheater, Secretary, Department of Agriculture. Individuals with specific knowledge and expertise are invited to attend meetings and provide input and a greater understanding. Dr Kevin Ho was employed by a biotechnology company for four years. That company is no longer in business. Dr David Coates was employed by the Australian National University for four to six years in the 1980s. (2) The following three members of the committee have qualifications and experience in ecology or environmental impact assessment: Mr Colin Murray has had substantial experience; Dr David Coates has had extensive experience; and Dr Sue Sutherland has had some experience. Other members have some understanding and knowledge of the processes of environmental impact assessment and natural resources management issues. (3) There are no community representatives on the committee. (4) I hereby table the terms of reference. [See paper No 274.] The GTIDC met seven times in 2002 - 8 March, 17 May, 19 June, 2 July, 1 August, 4 September and 23 September - to consider licence applications forwarded to it by the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator. It will next meet on 14 October.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Gene Technology Interdepartmental Committee comprises the following members: Dr Sue Sutherland, Chairman of Department of Agriculture; Dr Kevin Ho, Chemistry Centre of Western Australia; Dr David Coates, Department of Conservation and Land Management; Ms Anita Rudeforth, WorkSafe WA; Mr Greg Paust, Department of Fisheries; Mr Kim Leighton, Department of Health; Mr Ross Weaver, Department of Industry and Technology; Ms Lynne Thomas, Department of Industry and Technology; Mr Colin Murray, Department of Environmental Protection; Mr Bala Murali, Department of the Premier and Cabinet; Dr Joseph Patroni, Department of the Premier and Cabinet; and Mr Richard Wheater, Secretary, Department of Agriculture. Individuals with specific knowledge and expertise are invited to attend meetings and provide input and a greater understanding. Dr Kevin Ho was employed by a biotechnology company for four years. That company is no longer in business. Dr David Coates was employed by the Australian National University for four to six years in the 1980s. (2) The following three members of the committee have qualifications and experience in ecology or environmental impact assessment: Mr Colin Murray has had substantial experience; Dr David Coates has had extensive experience; and Dr Sue Sutherland has had some experience. Other members have some understanding and knowledge of the processes of environmental impact assessment and natural resources management issues. (3) There are no community representatives on the committee. (4) I hereby table the terms of reference. [See paper No 274.] The GTIDC met seven times in 2002 - 8 March, 17 May, 19 June, 2 July, 1 August, 4 September and 23 September - to consider licence applications forwarded to it by the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator. It will next meet on 14 October.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Gene Technology Interdepartmental Committee comprises the following members: Dr Sue Sutherland, Chairman of Department of Agriculture; Dr Kevin Ho, Chemistry Centre of Western Australia; Dr David Coates, Department of Conservation and Land Management; Ms Anita Rudeforth, WorkSafe WA; Mr Greg Paust, Department of Fisheries; Mr Kim Leighton, Department of Health; Mr Ross Weaver, Department of Industry and Technology; Ms Lynne Thomas, Department of Industry and Technology; Mr Colin Murray, Department of Environmental Protection; Mr Bala Murali, Department of the Premier and Cabinet; Dr Joseph Patroni, Department of the Premier and Cabinet; and Mr Richard Wheater, Secretary, Department of Agriculture. Individuals with specific knowledge and expertise are invited to attend meetings and provide input and a greater understanding. Dr Kevin Ho was employed by a biotechnology company for four years. That company is no longer in business. Dr David Coates was employed by the Australian National University for four to six years in the 1980s. (2) The following three members of the committee have qualifications and experience in ecology or environmental impact assessment: Mr Colin Murray has had substantial experience; Dr David Coates has had extensive experience; and Dr Sue Sutherland has had some experience. Other members have some understanding and knowledge of the processes of environmental impact assessment and natural resources management issues. (3) There are no community representatives on the committee. (4) I hereby table the terms of reference. [See paper No 274.] The GTIDC met seven times in 2002 - 8 March, 17 May, 19 June, 2 July, 1 August, 4 September and 23 September - to consider licence applications forwarded to it by the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator. It will next meet on 14 October.
(1) The Gene Technology Interdepartmental Committee comprises the following members: Dr Sue Sutherland, Chairman of Department of Agriculture; Dr Kevin Ho, Chemistry Centre of Western Australia; Dr David Coates, Department of Conservation and Land Management; Ms Anita Rudeforth, WorkSafe WA; Mr Greg Paust, Department of Fisheries; Mr Kim Leighton, Department of Health; Mr Ross Weaver, Department of Industry and Technology; Ms Lynne Thomas, Department of Industry and Technology; Mr Colin Murray, Department of Environmental Protection; Mr Bala Murali, Department of the Premier and Cabinet; Dr Joseph Patroni, Department of the Premier and Cabinet; and Mr Richard Wheater, Secretary, Department of Agriculture. Individuals with specific knowledge and expertise are invited to attend meetings and provide input and a greater understanding. Dr Kevin Ho was employed by a biotechnology company for four years. That company is no longer in business. Dr David Coates was employed by the Australian National University for four to six years in the 1980s. (2) The following three members of the committee have qualifications and experience in ecology or environmental impact assessment: Mr Colin Murray has had substantial experience; Dr David Coates has had extensive experience; and Dr Sue Sutherland has had some experience. Other members have some understanding and knowledge of the processes of environmental impact assessment and natural resources management issues. (3) There are no community representatives on the committee. (4) I hereby table the terms of reference. [See paper No 274.] The GTIDC met seven times in 2002 - 8 March, 17 May, 19 June, 2 July, 1 August, 4 September and 23 September - to consider licence applications forwarded to it by the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator. It will next meet on 14 October.
Dr Kevin Ho was employed by a biotechnology company for four years. That company is no longer in business. Dr David Coates was employed by the Australian National University for four to six years in the 1980s.
(4) I hereby table the terms of reference. [See paper No 274.] The GTIDC met seven times in 2002 - 8 March, 17 May, 19 June, 2 July, 1 August, 4 September and 23 September - to consider licence applications forwarded to it by the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator. It will next meet on 14 October.
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