Australia's Gene Technology Regulator Invites Comments on GM Canola Field Trial
April 2, 2025| |
The Australian Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) is inviting comments on an application from Miruku Australia Pty. Ltd. to conduct a field trial of canola genetically modified for dairy protein production.
The field trial is proposed to take place at up to 1 hectare in 2025 and increase to 20 sites of up to 15 hectares each in 2029. The maximum total planting area proposed is 436 hectares over the 5 years of the trial in New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia, and South Australia. The GM safflower canola in this field trial would not be used for human food or animal feed.
The Regulator has prepared a Risk Assessment and Risk Management Plan (RARMP) for this application and welcomes written submissions on issues relating to the protection of human health and environmental safety before deciding whether to issue the license. Submissions for DIR 215 should be received via the hub or email by May 13, 2025.
For more details on how to submit comments, visit the DIR 215 page on the OGTR website.
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