Gene Technology Bill 2001 and Gene Technology Amendment Bill 2001

Inquiry status:

Past

Date commenced:

26 Jun 2002

Deadline for submissions:

01 Nov 2002

Deadline Comments:

Please note that the deadline for submissions has been extended from 6 August 2002 to 1 November 2002.

Date Ended:

11 Jul 2003

Committee

Environment and Public Affairs Committee (2001 - 2005)

House:

Legislative Council

Media Statements:

No Media Statements released

Important Information:

Terms of Reference:

Please note that the Terms of Reference should be read in conjunction with the instruction from the House

i)	The Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs is conducting an inquiry into and will report to the Legislative Council on the Gene Technology Bill 2001 and the Gene Technology Amendment Bill 2001 (Bills).

ii)	The Committee is also specifically considering the implementation of the proposed powers under section 21 of the Gene Technology Bill 2001 which may recognise State legislation designating areas for the purposes of preserving the identity of one or both of the following:

	(i)	GM crops

	(ii)	non GM crops

	for marketing purposes.

iii)	The Committee's inquiries may also include a consideration of any other matters in relation to the regulation, use and impacts of genetically modified organisms in Western Australia.

INSTRUCTION TO STANDING COMMITTEE



That it be an instruction to the Environment and Public Affairs Committee in relation to its consideration of the Gene Technology Bill 2001 and the Gene Technology Amendment Bill 2001 that, where it is of the opinion -

(a)	that clause 21 of the Gene Technology Bill requires a more extensive examination than might otherwise be permitted by the clause as drafted, of the State's ability to designate areas of the State with the intent of identifying and maintaining GM crops; or non-GM crops, for the purposes of marketing;

(b)	that collateral issues relating to the introduction into the State, and the subsequent regulation of GMO's have relevance in assessing the suitability of the regime provided for the bill(s),

the Committee have power to include the matters referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b) within the scope and purpose of its inquiry and report on them in its report on the bills or separately, whether before or after the date on which it is to report the bills to the House.

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Submission Number	Submitting person/organisation
No submissions

Unless a venue is specified, hearings are held at the
Legislative Council Committee Rooms, Level 1, 2 Parliament Place, West Perth

Date	Time	Venue	Organisation
21 Nov 2002	01:15 PM	Legislative Council Committee Office, 1110 Hay Street West Perth	Grain Biotech Australia, Council of Grain Grower Organisations Ltd, Network of Concerned Farmers, Environmental Defenders Office
22 Nov 2002	09:15 AM	Legislative Council Committee Office, 1110 Hay Street West Perth	Pastoralists and Graziers, Member of the Public
24 Feb 2003	10:00 AM	Legislative Council Committee Office, 1110 Hay Street West Perth	WA Farmers Federation
24 Feb 2003	10:45 AM	Legislative Council Committee Office, 1110 Hay Street West Perth	Conservation Council of WA
24 Feb 2003	11:30 AM	Legislative Council Committee Office, 1110 Hay Street West Perth	WA Local Government Association
24 Feb 2003	12:15 PM	Legislative Council Committee Office, 1110 Hay Street West Perth	National Gene Technology Technical Advisory Committee
21 Mar 2003	12:30 PM	Legislative Council Committee Office, 1110 Hay Street West Perth	Monsanto Australia Ltd, WA Local Government Association

Related Transcripts of Evidence:

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Evidence by.. Dr Sue Sutherland, (Manager, Biotechnology, Department of Agriculture), Ms Katy Ashforth, (Manager, Legislation, Department of Agriculture) on 18 Sep 2002

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Evidence by.. Mr Robert Phelps (Director, Gene Ethics Network) on 9 Oct 2002

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Evidence by.. Dr Richard Roush (Chief Executive Officer, Cooperative Research Centre for Australian Weed Management) on 13 Nov 2002

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Evidence by.. Dr Ian Edwards (Chief Executive Officer, Grain Biotech Australia Pty Ltd) on 21 Nov 2002

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Evidence by.. Mrs Julie Newman (National Spokesperson, Network of Concerned Farmers) on 21 Nov 2002

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Evidence by.. Dr John Hamblin (Adviser, Council of Grain Grower Organisations Ltd) on 21 Nov 2002

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Evidence by.. Ms Lee McIntosh (Solicitor, Environmental Defenders (WA)) on 21 Nov 2002

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Evidence by.. Mr Leon Bradley (Chairman, Western Grain Growers Division, Pastoralists and Graziers Association), Mr Damian Capp (Executive Officer, Pastoralists and Graziers Association) on 22 Nov 2002

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Evidence by.. Mr George Kailis (Director, ZOI Pty Ltd) on 22 Nov 2002

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Evidence by.. Ms Rachel Siewert (Coordinator, Conservation Council of Western Australia), Mr Charles Roche (Rural Liaison Officer, Conservation Council of Western Australia), Mrs Julie Newman (National Spokesperson, Network of Concerned Farmers) on 24 Feb 2003

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Evidence by.. Mr Colin Nicholl (President, WA Farmers Federation), Mr Peter Wahlsten (President, Grains Section, WA Farmers Federation), Mr Andy McMillan (Director of Policy, WA Farmers Federation) on 24 Feb 2003

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Evidence by.. Professor Stephen Powles (Professor and Research Director, School of Plant Biology, University of Western Australia) on 24 Feb 2003

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Evidence by.. Mr David John Hudson (Canola Business Manager, Monsanto Australia Ltd) on 21 Mar 2003

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Evidence by.. Mr Dale Newsome (Policy Manager, Environment, Western Australian Local Government Association) on 21 Mar 2003

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Evidence by.. Ms Anne Morcom (Grains Market Analyst, Department of Agriculture) on 31 Mar 2003

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Evidence by.. Ms Susie O'Neill (General Manager, BioScience, Bayer CropScience Pty Ltd), Mr Peter Whitehouse (Breeding and Product Development Manager, Bayer CropScience Pty Ltd) on 12 May 2003

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Evidence by.. Hon Kim Chance MLC (Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries) on 4 Jun 2003

Related Reports:

Report No	Title	Date tabled	Related documents
8	Gene Technology Bill 2001 and Gene Technology Amendment Bill 2001	11 Jul 2003
5	Gene Technology Bill 2001 and the Gene Technology Amendment Bill 2001 Proposal to Travel	5 Dec 2002

Members conducting inquiry

Members:

Hon. Dr Christine (Chrissy) Sharp MLC
Hon. Catherine (Kate) Esther Doust MLC
Hon. Bruce Kirwan Donaldson MLC
Hon. Francis (Frank) Carson Hough MLC
Hon. Robyn Mary McSweeney MLC
Hon. Louise Clare Pratt MLC
Hon. James (Jim) Alan Scott MLC

Staff Members:

Mr Mark Warner (Committee Clerk)
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