❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses the notification and permission protocols for GM crop trials near GM-free farms. The government admits no notification or permission is sought at this stage, as trial locations are yet to be finalised.
AnsweredQoN 437Legislative Council
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GENETICALLY MODIFIED CROP TRIALS
I refer to the Genetically Modified Crops Free Areas Exemption Order 2009 published in the Government Gazette on 17 February 2009 and tabled in the Legislative Council on 18 March 2009 under the Genetically Modified Crops Free Areas Act 2003, to widespread public concern about the issue of genetically modified crops in Western Australia and to farmers registering to take part in these trials. (1) Has the state government notified neighbouring GM-free farmers of the GM trials taking place? (2) Has the state government notified neighbouring GM-free farmers of the possible risks of crop contamination associated with the GM trials occurring in close proximity? (3) Has the state government sought the written permission of neighbouring GM-free farmers prior to allowing the GM trials to take place? Hon DONNA FARAGHER
I refer to the Genetically Modified Crops Free Areas Exemption Order 2009 published in the Government Gazette on 17 February 2009 and tabled in the Legislative Council on 18 March 2009 under the Genetically Modified Crops Free Areas Act 2003, to widespread public concern about the issue of genetically modified crops in Western Australia and to farmers registering to take part in these trials. (1) Has the state government notified neighbouring GM-free farmers of the GM trials taking place? (2) Has the state government notified neighbouring GM-free farmers of the possible risks of crop contamination associated with the GM trials occurring in close proximity? (3) Has the state government sought the written permission of neighbouring GM-free farmers prior to allowing the GM trials to take place? Hon DONNA FARAGHER
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I reply on behalf of the Minister for Child Protection. The response provided reads — I note the honourable member makes use of the marketing term “GM-free” rather than the Australian Grains Industry accepted standard of non-GM. (1)-(3) No. The government has indicated an area in which the trials are likely to be undertaken. The process of selection of trial participants is still being undertaken. Once trial locations are decided, the area in which the trials will take place will be published on the website of the Department of Agriculture and Food.
(1) Has the state government notified neighbouring GM-free farmers of the GM trials taking place? (2) Has the state government notified neighbouring GM-free farmers of the possible risks of crop contamination associated with the GM trials occurring in close proximity? (3) Has the state government sought the written permission of neighbouring GM-free farmers prior to allowing the GM trials to take place? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I reply on behalf of the Minister for Child Protection. The response provided reads — I note the honourable member makes use of the marketing term “GM-free” rather than the Australian Grains Industry accepted standard of non-GM. (1)-(3) No. The government has indicated an area in which the trials are likely to be undertaken. The process of selection of trial participants is still being undertaken. Once trial locations are decided, the area in which the trials will take place will be published on the website of the Department of Agriculture and Food.
(2) Has the state government notified neighbouring GM-free farmers of the possible risks of crop contamination associated with the GM trials occurring in close proximity? (3) Has the state government sought the written permission of neighbouring GM-free farmers prior to allowing the GM trials to take place? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I reply on behalf of the Minister for Child Protection. The response provided reads — I note the honourable member makes use of the marketing term “GM-free” rather than the Australian Grains Industry accepted standard of non-GM. (1)-(3) No. The government has indicated an area in which the trials are likely to be undertaken. The process of selection of trial participants is still being undertaken. Once trial locations are decided, the area in which the trials will take place will be published on the website of the Department of Agriculture and Food.
(3) Has the state government sought the written permission of neighbouring GM-free farmers prior to allowing the GM trials to take place? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I reply on behalf of the Minister for Child Protection. The response provided reads — I note the honourable member makes use of the marketing term “GM-free” rather than the Australian Grains Industry accepted standard of non-GM. (1)-(3) No. The government has indicated an area in which the trials are likely to be undertaken. The process of selection of trial participants is still being undertaken. Once trial locations are decided, the area in which the trials will take place will be published on the website of the Department of Agriculture and Food.
Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I reply on behalf of the Minister for Child Protection. The response provided reads — I note the honourable member makes use of the marketing term “GM-free” rather than the Australian Grains Industry accepted standard of non-GM. (1)-(3) No. The government has indicated an area in which the trials are likely to be undertaken. The process of selection of trial participants is still being undertaken. Once trial locations are decided, the area in which the trials will take place will be published on the website of the Department of Agriculture and Food.
I reply on behalf of the Minister for Child Protection. The response provided reads — I note the honourable member makes use of the marketing term “GM-free” rather than the Australian Grains Industry accepted standard of non-GM. (1)-(3) No. The government has indicated an area in which the trials are likely to be undertaken. The process of selection of trial participants is still being undertaken. Once trial locations are decided, the area in which the trials will take place will be published on the website of the Department of Agriculture and Food.
I note the honourable member makes use of the marketing term “GM-free” rather than the Australian Grains Industry accepted standard of non-GM. (1)-(3) No. The government has indicated an area in which the trials are likely to be undertaken. The process of selection of trial participants is still being undertaken. Once trial locations are decided, the area in which the trials will take place will be published on the website of the Department of Agriculture and Food.
(1)-(3) No. The government has indicated an area in which the trials are likely to be undertaken. The process of selection of trial participants is still being undertaken. Once trial locations are decided, the area in which the trials will take place will be published on the website of the Department of Agriculture and Food.
(1) Has the state government notified neighbouring GM-free farmers of the GM trials taking place? (2) Has the state government notified neighbouring GM-free farmers of the possible risks of crop contamination associated with the GM trials occurring in close proximity? (3) Has the state government sought the written permission of neighbouring GM-free farmers prior to allowing the GM trials to take place? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I reply on behalf of the Minister for Child Protection. The response provided reads — I note the honourable member makes use of the marketing term “GM-free” rather than the Australian Grains Industry accepted standard of non-GM. (1)-(3) No. The government has indicated an area in which the trials are likely to be undertaken. The process of selection of trial participants is still being undertaken. Once trial locations are decided, the area in which the trials will take place will be published on the website of the Department of Agriculture and Food.
(2) Has the state government notified neighbouring GM-free farmers of the possible risks of crop contamination associated with the GM trials occurring in close proximity? (3) Has the state government sought the written permission of neighbouring GM-free farmers prior to allowing the GM trials to take place? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I reply on behalf of the Minister for Child Protection. The response provided reads — I note the honourable member makes use of the marketing term “GM-free” rather than the Australian Grains Industry accepted standard of non-GM. (1)-(3) No. The government has indicated an area in which the trials are likely to be undertaken. The process of selection of trial participants is still being undertaken. Once trial locations are decided, the area in which the trials will take place will be published on the website of the Department of Agriculture and Food.
(3) Has the state government sought the written permission of neighbouring GM-free farmers prior to allowing the GM trials to take place? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I reply on behalf of the Minister for Child Protection. The response provided reads — I note the honourable member makes use of the marketing term “GM-free” rather than the Australian Grains Industry accepted standard of non-GM. (1)-(3) No. The government has indicated an area in which the trials are likely to be undertaken. The process of selection of trial participants is still being undertaken. Once trial locations are decided, the area in which the trials will take place will be published on the website of the Department of Agriculture and Food.
Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I reply on behalf of the Minister for Child Protection. The response provided reads — I note the honourable member makes use of the marketing term “GM-free” rather than the Australian Grains Industry accepted standard of non-GM. (1)-(3) No. The government has indicated an area in which the trials are likely to be undertaken. The process of selection of trial participants is still being undertaken. Once trial locations are decided, the area in which the trials will take place will be published on the website of the Department of Agriculture and Food.
I reply on behalf of the Minister for Child Protection. The response provided reads — I note the honourable member makes use of the marketing term “GM-free” rather than the Australian Grains Industry accepted standard of non-GM. (1)-(3) No. The government has indicated an area in which the trials are likely to be undertaken. The process of selection of trial participants is still being undertaken. Once trial locations are decided, the area in which the trials will take place will be published on the website of the Department of Agriculture and Food.
I note the honourable member makes use of the marketing term “GM-free” rather than the Australian Grains Industry accepted standard of non-GM. (1)-(3) No. The government has indicated an area in which the trials are likely to be undertaken. The process of selection of trial participants is still being undertaken. Once trial locations are decided, the area in which the trials will take place will be published on the website of the Department of Agriculture and Food.
(1)-(3) No. The government has indicated an area in which the trials are likely to be undertaken. The process of selection of trial participants is still being undertaken. Once trial locations are decided, the area in which the trials will take place will be published on the website of the Department of Agriculture and Food.
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