Australia
December 1, 2022
The Gene Technology Regulator is assessing an application from Grasslanz Technology Australia Pty Limited to conduct a field trial of perennial ryegrass genetically modified for increased metabolisable energy content. The trial is proposed to run from April 2023 to December 2028 at up to 7 sites per year, with a maximum total area of 12.5 ha over the 5-year trial period. Sites would be selected from 119 local government areas in NSW, Vic, Qld, and WA. The GM perennial ryegrass grown in this field trial would not be used for human food or commercial 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, or from the contacts below. Submissions should reference DIR 194 and be received by 17 January 2023.
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 194
Limited and controlled release of perennial ryegrass genetically modified for increased metabolisable energy content
Licence details
Licence number: DIR 194
Licence status: Application under evaluation
Category: Agricultural
Release: Limited and controlled
Organisation: Grasslanz Technology Australia Pty Limited
Date application received: 24 July 2022
RARMP open for public consultation: 1 December 2022
RARMP closed for public consultation: 17 January 2023
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.
Download DIR 194 asWord - 296.04 KB
Download DIR 194 asPDF - 214.57 KB
Licence application - Q&A
FAQs on the licence application and a brief outline of the assessment and public consultation processes.
Download DIR 194 asWord - 26.46 KB
Download DIR 194 asPDF - 87.47 KB
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.
Download DIR 194 asWord - 298.22 KB
Download DIR 194 asPDF - 301.38 KB
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).
Download DIR 194 asWord - 1.85 MB
Download DIR 194 asPDF - 4.54 MB
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