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Government Push Polls on GM crops and foods
The Australian government push-polled Australians on genetically manipulated (GM) crops and foods to dishonestly inflate support for GM in its latest survey
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Howard Government GM canola push doomed
The Howard government's latest report on genetically manipulated (GM) crops is yet another doomed bid for re-election
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Dairy farmers GM decision ill-informed
Victoria's ban on commercial genetically manipulated (GM) canola is still set to be extended, despite one dairy group today withdrawing support
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GM horse flu vaccine fast tracked
Genetically Manipulated (GM) horse flu vaccines were secretly assessed and approved in just 3 days instead of the normal 170 days
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Tabloid News Sheet
This is a general overview of GM food and crop issues.
It explains and supports the bans on GM canola.
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MAdGE
MADGE (Mothers Are Demystifying Genetic Engineering) are a network of people concerned about the health and environmental effects of GE food.
http://www.madge.org.au/
Union of Concerned Scientists
Citizens and scientists for environmental solutions
http://www.ucsusa.org/food_and_agriculture/science_and_impacts/impacts_genetic_engineering/impacts-of-genetic.html
GE-Free New Zealand
GE-Free New Zealand promote making the NZ environment & food FREE of Genetically Engineered [GE] organisms.
http://gefree.org.nz/
GM Watch
A global directory on the massive and deceptive PR push behind genetically modified (GM) food.
http://www.gmwatch.org
Genetic Manipulation - a nation in conflict
The political parties are polarised on Genetically Manipulated (GM) crops and foods according to Gene Ethic’s scorecard of party policies.
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Coles responds to its customers' GM food concerns
Supermarket giant Coles has joined industry leaders in speaking out against genetically engineered (GE) food, as the Victorian Government looks set to announce the lifting of their ban on the commercial growing of GE food crops.
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Federal Labor's policy on GM crops and foods
Just a day before the election, the Labor Party joined the Greens and Democrats by promising tougher labelling laws on genetically manipulated (GM) foods.
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GM-free Zone signs
Your community can be GM-Free! Please print out this sign and post it in shop windows, offices and other prominent places where it will be seen. Also order permanent outdoor signs for your town. Please talk to your local council about declaring the area a GM-free Zone and posting the signs in high profile spots around the town. They are ideal for highway fences, farm gates and front fences, etc. 600 x 450 mm on durable corflute.
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All supermarkets to match Foodland's GM-free stand
Independent South Australian supermarket chain Foodland has joined Coles to ensure that their home brand products are free of Genetically Manipulated (GM) soy, corn, canola or cottonseed.
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Voices from the Network
People from all walks of life are helping Gene Ethics to safeguard our children and grandchildren's food choices.
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We Feed The World
Austrian filmmaker Erwin Wagenhofer traces the origins of the food we eat. His journey takes him to France, Spain, Romania, Switzerland, Brazil and back to Austria.
http://www.themeatrix.com
The Genetic Conspiracy - About Monsanto
How safe is the so-called "Green Genetic Engineering" really? Monsanto, the world's largest genetic engineering corporation, insists it is safe. Numerous studies claim genetically modified plants can cause allergies and cancers. However, commercial and political interests are determined to make genetic engineering the norm.
Monsanto Patent for a Pig
Monsanto Company, the world leader in Genetically Modified foods.
This "mega" company also now owns most of the world's seed. They (Monsanto) are now seeking a patent on the actual pig. It's an astounding and dangerous claim. The world has allowed this company to basically own life!
Store Wars
another legend of star wars... this video was produced by Free Range Studios for The Organic Trade Association, 2005 credits to Free Range Studios
Genetically Modified Organisms - unnatural selection
This stunning European documentary made available for the first time in the US, reveals several harsh consequences of genetic engineering worldwide.
The Mouth Revolution
We are fed up with the garbage we eat! The mouths are angry. The mouths are demanding real food-orgainc food- NOW! The Mouth revolution Begins! Viva la mouthalucion!
The Health Dangers of Genetically Modified Foods
This is a lecture by Jeffrey Smith, in which he summarizes the contents of this book. It's not only informative, but amusing, because he casts a joke here and there.
Franken Foods!
The crazy story about genetically modified foods... and what it means for your health.
Digesting the facts on genetic modification (GM)
CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, answers questions about GM food and GM plants.
Soil Association
The UK's leading environmental charity promoting sustainable, organic farming and championing human health.
http://www.soilassociation.org/
Network of Concerned Farmers
An Australia wide network of conventional and organic farmers who are concerned about the economic, environmental and social impacts of genetically modified crops.
http://www.non-gm-farmers.com/
Biological Farmers of Australia
BFA is the pre-eminent organisation for the organic industry and movement – on matters relating to education, trade, promotion and advocacy.
http://www.bfa.com.au/
Tasmanian GM-Free Breakthrough
Gene Ethics applauds Tasmania’s all-party joint select committee report published today.
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ACT Election Swings on GM Foods and Crops
Only the Greens go into the ACT election with a clear policy on Genetically Manipulated foods and crops. Their Biodiversity and Environmental Protection policy supports GM-Free.
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GM grass a 'boffins idea'
“Victoria's 'more digestible' Genetically Manipulated (GM) pasture grass experiment announced today is a waste of public money,” says Gene Ethics Director, Bob Phelps.
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GM crops and animals - no answer to Global Warming
Gene Ethics supports the call for real action on climate change by the national Walk Against Warming on Saturday November 15. But GM crops and animals are a useless response to the climate threat.
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GM-free rally at Rudd Community Cabinet in Geelong
GM-free food and crop supporters rally at Kevin Rudd's community cabinet at Corio on Sunday. They call on the ALP government to implement its pre-election promises on Genetic Manipulation.
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GM canola delivers contamination
Monsanto claims that cleaning trucks will enable Industry Standards for GM and non-GM canola segregation to be met. But the Industry Standards assume GM contamination is inevitable so segregation is a sham.
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Chinese want GM-free and chemical-free foods
"CHINESE SHOPPERS are clamouring for chemical-free and GM-free foods in the wake of the melamine poisoning calamity that harmed over 50,000 Chinese children," says Bass Coast Shire Councillor Gareth Barlow
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Registration form for GM-free businesses
The GM-free business map is a free promotional opportunity for your business and a public service to shoppers who are seeking GM-free foods. It will show that GM-free enterprises far outnumber the few irresponsible growers who grow GM canola and cotton.
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Africa: Genetic Manipulation is not the answer
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) http://www.agra-alliance.org/ claims it will “feed the world” with a Gene Revolution - industrial monocultures of Genetically Manipulated (GM) crops, animals and microbes.
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Brumby sells out to Dow Chemical
Innovation Minister Gavin Jennings signed a public private partnership (PPP) with Dow AgroSciences at the Biotechnology Industry Organisation (BIO) Genetic Manipulation (GM) trade show promising to develop GM crop plants that yield more but its real aim is to enrich Dow and keep Brumby in power.
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Submission to the National Human Rights Consultation
Prepared by Adam Breasley and Bob Phelps
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Submission to the National Biodiversity Strategy Review 2010-2020
Prepared by Adam Breasley and Bob Phelps
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Voices for GM-Free Food and Farms
More from people from all walks of life who are helping Gene Ethics to safeguard our children and grandchildren's food choices.
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ALP breaks promises on Genetic Manipulation
Kevin Rudd promised stronger laws on Genetically Manipulated (GM) foods and crops before the last election. Now the ALP's proposed platform would break Rudd's promises and dilute existing ALP policy.
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Keep promises on GM crops and foods!
At the last election Kevin Rudd promised stronger laws on Genetically Manipulated (GM) foods and crops. But instead, Rudd is following Howard's lead on GM. Labor's proposed new policy platform would break his promises and dilute ALP policy too. Unacceptable!!
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Submission to the WA Department of Agriculture and Food
Review of the Genetically Modified Crops Free Areas Act 2003. Prepared by Adam Breasley and Bob Phelps
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Calls to fully label GM and other novel foods
Public interest groups, scientists and concerned mothers ask the national food labelling review for comprehensive labelling of food ingredients that have no history of safe use.
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GM canola grower and critics meet
GM canola grower and ex-MP Marshall Bailleau is invited to talk to GM critics at a protest meeting in the Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre (Cnr O'Neil Rd and Old Princes Highway, Beaconsfield) at 7.30pm tonight. He is one of three speakers.
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Submission to the Food Labelling Review
This review should acknowledge that the protection of public health and safety is the top priority and that better labelling would serve that objective
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WA sacrifices its GM-free competitive advantage
The Western Australian parliament must disallow the exemption from the law that would allow commercial Roundup tolerant genetically manipulated (GM) canola to be commercially grown. Gene Ethics is fully informing MPs with the data needed to reject the exemption order when it comes up for review.
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GM Eggplant Decision
The Indian Government has banned the growing of genetically manipulated (GM) eggplant. The ban will remain until independent
scientific studies satisfy the public and experts that the crop has no long term negative impacts on human health and the environment.
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GM-Free Media Alert
Supporters of a GM-free future will attend the Victorian Rural Press Club breakfast on Thursday to advocate bans on GM crops. Monsanto Australia’s lead Peter O'Keeffe will be there to promote Roundup tolerant genetically manipulated (GM) canola and claim the company has a role in agricultural development.
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ISAAA reports less GM crops in 2009
The annual GM industry-funded survey of global GM crops, by the International Service for the Acquisition of Agro-biotech Applications (ISAAA), shows 7 of the 25 GM countries grew less genetically manipulated (GM) crops in 2009. No more countries adopted GM and just 2.7% of global agricultural land was used for GM soy, corn, canola and cotton.
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South Australia: GM-free till 2014?
The South Australian Liberal Opposition has not made a clear and unequivocal election promise to extend the present ban on genetically manipulated (GM) crops for the term of the next government.
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WA Government GM crop rebellion quashed by Monsanto influence
Pressure from the GM crop industry and Federal Government has quashed a rebellion within the WA Liberal Party. Six members threatened to cross the floor or abstain from voting to block the commercial growing of genetically manipulated (GM) canola in Western Australia, to support the disallowance motion tabled by shadow agriculture minister Mick Murray yesterday. The motion would have continued the ban on commercial GM canola in the state.
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South Austraila: GM-Free till 2014!
The South Australian Labor Government has again made clear its unequivocal commitment to extending the present ban on genetically manipulated (GM) crops for this term of government.
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Unsafe GM corn approved in Australia
A new international study of three Monsanto genetically manipulated maize (corn) varieties shows clear evidence of health risks.
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EU grain traders tell WA Govt it risks markets on GM
In a letter dated February 26, three European grain traders tell WA Premier Barnett they will not buy WA grain if GM canola is grown. Barnett and Agriculture Minister Redman hid this letter from the Lower House during the disallowance debate on March 10.
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The 1 billion hungry project
Put pressure on politicians to end hunger. Sign the petition, and push for action wherever you are.
http://www.1billionhungry.org/
News Release - One pager
News release by Spinifex Press - The World According to Monsanto: Pollution, Politics and Power
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Dr Vandana Shiva: Alternatives to Monsanto in India
Dr Vandana Shiva explains the effect of GMOs on Indian agriculture—and how to promote home-grown alternatives.
http://www.yesmagazine.org/planet/vandana-shiva-alternatives-to-monsanto-in-india?utm_source=tw&utm_medium=socmed&utm_content=OS
Monsanto may fight GM contaminated organic farmer
A West Australian organic farmer is in limbo, awaiting state government test results and facing genetic manipulation giant Monsanto's legal wrath. Steve Marsh's organic farm has been decertified over GM canola contamination from a neighbour's farm.
Report on animals exposed to GM ingredients in animal feed
Author: Heinemann, J.
Prepared for the Commerce Commission of New Zealand (2009).
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GT Act Review presentation
Bob Phelps presentation to the Gene Technology Act Review on 15/11/05
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GM-free benefits all South Australians - the GM canola ban should stay
Media statement following the call by Business SA for a repeal of the GM ban.
Forum backs GM-free SA
Gene Ethics is facilitating a forum tonight on maintaining the GM ban in South Australia, with Nick Xenophon and other experts.
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South Australia to stay GM-free until 2019
This week an overflow crowd gathered at our GM-free forum in South Australia. Liberal and Greens panellists reconfirmed their commitment to maintaining the GM ban and Labor has also recommitted to GM-free policies.
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