GE bill 'weak and dangerous' - Brown

[Oquist, Ben (Sen B. Brown)]

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Friday December 8, 2000


GE bill 'weak and dangerous' - Brown


The GE bill which the government, backed by Labor, passed this morning is
weak and dangerous. Greens Senator Bob Brown said the bill failed to

*	require insurance for all GE licencees (eg crop growers).
*	protect Australia's organic farmlands and natural environment and
ensure the Organic Federation of Australia is consulted.
*	give local government the power to declare GE free status or provide
a comprehensive 'opt out' clause for states.
*	require licensing of "low risk dealings" in genetically modified
organisms.
*	set up a compensation fund for people whose health, job or
livelihood is damaged by GE products.

"The bill falls far short of protecting the public interest." Senator Bob
Brown said


Contact: Ben Oquist 02 62773170 or 0419 704 095

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Australian Greens Senator Bob Brown
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Australia
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