Please feel free to distribute: -------- Original Message -------- Subject: GM Crops Seminar: Melbourne, Thursday 18 November 1999, 6:00pm Date: Tue, 26 Oct 1999 10:31:54 +1000 From: Matthew Townsend <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ==================================================== Genetically modified crops ¨ What are the implications for the environment? ¨ Is the regulatory framework sufficient? The Leo Cussen Institute 360 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne, (03) 9602 3111 Thursday 18 November 1999 6:00pm for a 6:30pm start to 8:00pm $15, $5 concession. Speakers will include: ¨ Mr Bob Phelps, Co-ordinator, GeneEthics Network ¨ Mr Brian Arnst, Public Affairs Manager, Monsanto ¨ Associate Professor Mark Burgman, Director, Office for Environmental Programs, University of Melbourne ¨ Dr Andina Faragher, Secretary, Genetic Manipulation Advisory Committee, Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care Speakers will discuss the: ¨ anticipated benefits of genetically modified (GM) crops; ¨ environmental impact of GM crops; ¨ risk assessment and approval process for the planting of GM crops in Australia and overseas; and ¨ disclosure and buffer requirements for farmers planting GM crops in Australia and overseas. A National Environmental Law Association (Vic) seminar with the assistance of Slater and Gordon Solicitors For bookings please contact Sally Lock at the Environment Protection Authority on (03) 9628 5262. Matthew Townsend Ph: 61 (3) 9225 7319 Fax: 61 (3) 9227 8668 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Internet: http://www.ozemail.com.au/~mdt LL.VK -- Leftlink - Australia's Broad Left Mailing List mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alexia.net.au/~www/mhutton/index.html Sponsored by Melbourne's New International Bookshop Subscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=subscribe%20leftlink Unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?Body=unsubscribe%20leftlink
