Genetically Modified Crops

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In March the Genetically Modified Crops Management Bill was passed by the Parliament.  Both the Labor Government and the Liberal Opposition voted against efforts by the Democrats to amended the Bill to include a fixed five year moratorium.   

Instead we have a three year pause that can be repealed at any time by the Minister.  Further there are a wide range of exemptions where the Minister can approve the release of GM crops in a 'GM Free Zone'. 

The good news is that the Government has adopted Democrat provisions on the protection of GM free farmers against being sued by the Agro-seed companies in South Australian courts .

   Latest News 

13 May One GM-Seed Company Sitting on the Wall - Ian Gilfillan
29 April Minister McEwen Introduces GM Crops to SA - Ian Gilfillan
21 April GM Moratorium: All Talk, No Act - Ian Gilfillan

30 March

 SA Government Establishes GM Non-Moratorium - Ian Gilfillan
23 March Where WA Leads, SA Should Follow - Ian Gilfillan
15 March Would you Like GM Fries with that? - Ian Gilfillan

24 February

 Govt GM Bill 6/10 - Still Room for Improvement - Ian Gilfillan
19 February Minister Derelict on GM Duty - Ian Gilfillan
25 July Government GM Bill Useless - Kate Reynolds
18 July GMO Report give no Hope for a GM Free SA - Ian Gilfillan
2 June Genetically Modified Crops - Ian Gilfillan
28 April GM Moratorium Bill Back on the Table - Ian Gilfillan
2 April Genetically Modified Crops - Ian Gilfillan PQ
1 April Genetically Modified Crops - Ian Gilfillan PQ
31 March Gene Technology Grains Committee - Ian Gilfillan PQ
20 March Commercial GM Canola in SA This Year
15 March World Consumer Rights Day
11 March Gilfillan Welcomes GM Meeting
7 March Time to Come Clean on GM Crops
4 March NSW has seen the Non-GM Light - Now What About SA 
13 February Calling for an extension of the GTGC deadline
31 October Weak Government Leave Gates Open for GM Giants
17 October Segregation of Genetically Modified Crops
16 October Genetically Modified Crops
9 October Gilfillan Releases GMO Report
24 September Even Pro-GM Canadians Support SA Moratorium
11 August Democrats Help Launch GM True Food Guide
18 July Gilfillan Introduces GM Bill
9 July Percy Schmeiser meets with State MPs
8 July

Ian Gilfillan sponsors Schmeiser meeting in Clare
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