NOTIFICATION OF APPLICATION

Receipt of licence application from Queensland University of Technology for a field trial of genetically modified chickpea

The Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) has received a licence application (DIR 166) from Queensland University of Technology to conduct a field trial of genetically modified (GM) chickpea with enhanced drought and other environmental stress tolerance. A summary of the application is posted on our website under ‘What’s New’.

The trial is proposed to take place between July 2019 and December 2024, on a single site with a maximum area of 3 hectares. The trial site is located in the Tablelands Regional Council in Queensland. The trial would be subject to control measures that restrict the spread and persistence of the GM plants and their introduced genetic material. The GM chickpea would not be used for human food or animal feed.

The OGTR is preparing a Risk Assessment and Risk Management Plan for the application. This is expected to be released for public comment and advice from experts, agencies and authorities in mid March 2019. There will be at least 30 days for submission of comments.

If you have any questions or would like to receive a copy of the full application or the summary, please contact the OGTR and quote the reference number DIR 166.

Office of the Gene Technology Regulator                
MDP 54 GPO Box 9848 CANBERRA ACT 2601

Telephone: 1800 181 030   E-mail: ogtr@health.gov.au

OGTR website

DIR 166 documents

The following documents are available for DIR 166:

Website: http://www.ogtr.gov.au

Published: December 13, 2018