Australia
March 28, 2022
The Gene Technology Regulator is assessing an application from The University of Queensland to conduct a field trial of sorghum genetically modified for an asexual seed formation trait. The trial is proposed to take place between September 2022 and June 2025, on one site at the University’s Gatton Campus in Queensland with a maximum area of one hectare per season. The GM sorghum grown 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 relating to the protection of human health and safety and the environment prior to making a decision on whether to issue the licence. The consultation RARMP and related information can be obtained via our website (search for DIR 189), or from the contacts below. Submissions should reference DIR 189 and be received by 12 May 2022.
Office of the Gene Technology Regulator
MDP 54 GPO Box 9848 CANBERRA ACT 2601
Telephone: 1800 181 030
OGTR Website
E-mail: ogtr@health.gov.au
DIR 189
Limited and controlled release of sorghum genetically modified for asexual seed formation
Licence details
- Licence number: DIR 189
- Licence status: Application under evaluation
- Category: Agricultural
- Release: Limited and controlled
- Organisation: The University of Queensland
- Date application received: 22 November 2021
- RARMP open for public consultation: 28 March 2022
- RARMP closed for public consultation: 12 May 2022
Documents
Licence application - invitation to comment
An invitation for written submissions from the public on the consultation version of the Risk Assessment and Risk Management Plan. It also explains how the public can access the consultation documents and the due date for submissions.
Licence application - Q&A
FAQs on the licence application and a brief outline of the assessment and public consultation processes.
Risk assessment and risk management plan (consultation) - summary
A summary of the Risk Assessment and Risk Management Plan prepared as part of the assessment of this application. It provides a brief description of the licence application, the risk assessment and risk management plan.
Risk assessment and risk management plan (consultation) - full version
A draft risk assessment and management plan prepared to support the Regulator's decision. It describes the GMO(s) and proposed work with the GMO(s) and provides an assessment of potential risks posed by the GMO(s).
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