COMMUNITY NOTICE | INVITATION TO COMMENT | FIELD TRIAL

Published on 07 April 2025

INVITATION TO COMMENT | FIELD TRIAL GM CANOLA

Weddin Shire Council has received an invitation to comment on a field trial of genetically modified canola (DIR 215) in our Shire. The Office of Gene Technology Regulator has advised the public consultation period is between 2 April 2025 to 13 May 2025.

Written submissions can be provided by using the Consultation Hub at https://consultations.health.gov.au/.../dir-215.../ by email OGTR.Applications@health.gov.au, or by sending a submission to the contact details below (quoting application number DIR 215).

Please note comments and submissions will only be accepted until 13 May 2025. Further information can be found by following the link to the consultation hub or by contacting:

Office of the Gene Technology Regulator

MDP 54 GPO Box 9848 CANBERRA ACT 2601

Telephone: 1800 181 030 E-mail: ogtr@health.gov.au

OGTR website: https://www.ogtr.gov.au/

Please see the following documents for additional information:

• Invitation to comment on a field trial of genetically modified canola (DIR 215)(PDF, 137KB)
• Questions and Answers(PDF, 125KB)
• Summary of the Risk Assessment and Risk Management Plan(PDF, 224KB)