Australia
March 15, 2018

The Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) has received a licence application (DIR 162) from the CSIRO to conduct a field trial of GM wheat with enhanced resistance to rust disease. A summary of the application is posted on our website under ‘What’s New’.

The trial is proposed to take place in the ACT and the Hilltops Council area in NSW over five growing seasons between September 2018 and September 2023. The proposal is to plant up to 40 m2 in total in each growing season. The trial would be subject to control measures that restrict the spread and persistence of the GM plants and the introduced genetic material. The GM wheat would not be used in 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 May 2018. 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 162.

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

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

DIR 162 - Notification of Licence Application: Limited and controlled release of bread wheat and durum wheat genetically modified for enhanced rust disease resistance

DIR 162 documents

The following documents are available for DIR 162:

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

Published: March 15, 2018