Statements
GM moratorium critical to Tasmania’s future
Greens Call for Permanent Ban
The Tasmanian Greens today described the state’s moratorium on genetically engineered plants and animals as critical for job creation, and called for the ban to be made permanent to give certainty to producers.
“The Tasmanian brand is going from strength to strength, and our GE-free status is opening up new markets for Tasmanian products all around the world,” Mr Booth said.
“The moratorium gives our producers and processors a competitive advantage and access to exclusive niche markets.”
“The next step is to make it permanent, so our primary producers and downstream processers have certainty they need to continue to expand and invest.”
“It was the work of the Greens in the 1990s that led to the original ban, and we are immensely pleased to see it delivering real jobs and investment in Tasmania.”
“Our brand underpins so much of our economy, from tourism to our fine food and beverages.”
Kim Booth MP Greens Primary Industries Spokesperson