Australia
November 8, 2017

The Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) has released a report on the 2017 study of public attitudes towards genetically modified organisms (GMOs), gene technology and its regulation. The OGTR commissioned Instinct and Reason to conduct the study and prepare the report which is available on our website under ‘What’s New’.

• PDF version of Community attitudes to gene technology – Report of a 2017 survey conducted by Instinct and Reason - PDF 3424 KB
• DOCX version of Community attitudes to gene technology – Report of a 2017 survey conducted by Instinct and Reason - DOCX 6342 K

The report explores longitudinal changes in:

• awareness of, and trust in, the Regulator, OGTR and regulation
• awareness of, and attitudes towards, GMOs and biotechnology (including new technologies)
• acceptance of GMOs and GM foods, including relative to other production systems, and the influence on acceptance of factors such as regulation, benefits of the technology or labelling
• perceptions of the prevalence of GM crops in Australia
• differences in awareness and attitudes between key demographics

If you have any questions please contact the OGTR.

Earlier reports:

• PDF version of Community attitudes to gene technology – Report of a 2015 survey conducted by Instinct and Reason - PDF 2577 KB
• DOCX version of Community attitudes to gene technology – Report of a 2015 survey conducted by Instinct and Reason - DOCX 2020 KB
• Previous surveys Link to Department of Industry and Science – Public attitude research and community engagement – 1999 to 2012
   
• Archived: Report commissioned by the OGTR on gene flow from herbicide resistant GM canola to weedy relatives (Brassica rapa) in Tasmania - 2002 - Archived
   
• Archived: Report commissioned by the OGTR on potential gene flow from herbicide resistant genetically modified brassic napus to weedy relatives in Tasmania and roadside monitoring and sampling - Archived

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

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

Published: November 8, 2017