GMO news related to Australia

16.05.2007 |

Bracks Government (Victoria, Australia) takes a careful approach on GM

The Bracks Government will consult widely with industry groups and the community before making a decision on whether to continue a moratorium on commercial planting of Genetically Modified (GM) canola, Minister for Agriculture, Joe Helper, said today. ”The current moratorium is due to expire on 29 February 2008. No decision has been made on whether to extend the moratorium or allow it to expire,” Mr Helper said. ”The Bracks Government will be consulting industry groups and the community before taking any such decision.

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