David Leyonhjelm (NSW, Liberal Democratic Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I, and also on behalf of Senators Wang and Day, move:

That the Senate recognises that:

(a) genetically modified crops have higher yields per hectare than conventional crops and therefore reduce the need for further land clearing;

(b) genetically modified crops generally require fewer pesticide applications and therefore reduce farming costs and the environmental impact of farming practices;

(c) further adoption of genetically modified crops will increase productivity for farmers and provide superior environmental benefits; and

(d) there is a need to maintain an independent, scientific based and evidence based regulatory regime for genetically modified crops.

Notice of motion altered on 24 June 2015 pursuant to standing order 77.

Question agreed to.