Minister for Agriculture and Food- Visit to North America

Submitted by Lynn MacLaren on Fri, 24/09/2010 - 15:36
Question Without Notice No. 693 asked in the Legislative Council on 25 June 2009 by Hon Lynn Maclaren

Parliament: 38 Session: 1


MINISTER FOR AGRICULTURE AND FOOD — VISIT TO NORTH AMERICA

693. Hon LYNN MacLAREN to the minister representing the Minister for Agriculture and Food:

(1) Is the minister planning to visit North America to learn more about the impact of genetically modified organisms on agriculture?

(2) Has the minister received correspondence from Organic Growers Association WA, requesting that he either visit or meet with some organic farmers or other non-GM farmers to obtain a broader perspective of the situation in North America?

(3) Will the minister undertake to visit Mr Arnold Taylor, president of Canadian Organic Farmers, Mr Terry Boehm of the Canadian National Farmers Union, or Mr Ross Murray, an organic farmer?

Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied:

I thank the member for her question. The minister has replied —

(1) Yes. The focus will be on the potential economic development opportunities for Western Australia in several areas, including the broad area of biotechnology. The objective is to gain a detailed appreciation of cutting-edge research and development activity and public policy development in this rapidly evolving field.

(2) Yes.

(3) Unfortunately it will not be possible to meet the individuals mentioned. However, the visit will involve meetings and discussions with people involved with non-GM supply chains.





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