OGTR's summary of the issues raised in submissions received from the public on the consultation for RARMP for DIR 113

The OGTR has responded: “The applicant for licence DIR 113 is Bayer CropScience Pty Ltd, an Australian proprietary company limited by shares.” 

Ignoring the parent company's behaviour globally was clearly not parliament’s intention and the law needs amendment.

The OGTR has issued the licence here

Comments to the
 Office of Gene Technology Regulator On Bayer’s Application DIR113

Prepared by Bob Phelps on 26 March 2012

This submission lists a litany of offences that show Bayer is unsuitable to hold GM licences.

Gene Ethics recommends the OGTR reassess Bayer’s suitability to hold GM licences on the basis of Bayer Cropscience AG’s convictions, non-compliance and withdrawn licences around the world.

Comments to the Office of Gene Technology Regulator on Application DIR111

Submission by Gene Ethics submitted on January 2012.