Inquiry into mechanisms for compensation for economic loss to farmers in Western Australia caused by contamination by genetically modified material
Environment and Public Affairs Committee· 14 February 2019inquiry_report
The WA parliamentary committee investigated compensation mechanisms for economic losses to farmers due to GM contamination. It found insufficient evidence to justify departing from common law compensation. The committee noted polarized views and a lack of evidence of widespread economic loss from GM contamination in WA.
Impact
Farmers, particularly organic and non-GM farmers, are affected by the findings. The agricultural industry in WA is impacted by the decision not to implement a statutory compensation scheme.
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