1、 THIS REPORT CONTAINS ASSESSMENTS OF COMMODITY AND TRADE ISSUES MADE BY USDA STAFF AND NOT NECESSARILY STATEMENTS OF OFFICIAL U.S.GOVERNMENT POLICY Required Report:Required-Public Distribution Date:November 04,2024 Report Number:AS2024-0023 Report Name:Agricultural Biotechnology Annual Country:Austr

2、alia Post:Canberra Report Category:Biotechnology and Other New Production Technologies Prepared By:Renee Pizzuta Approved By:Gerald Smith Report Highlights:The Australian federal governments strong support for biotechnology is evident in its considerable long-term funding commitment to research and

3、development.Despite the contentious nature of biotech in Australia,the federal government remains a strong proponent,investing heavily in research and development and approving various genetically engineered crops for commercial use.Although many states initially imposed restrictions on biotech,most

4、 have since lifted their moratoria,allowing the cultivation of genetically engineered crops like canola,cotton,etc.While Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory maintain bans,the rest of the mainland states now permit farmers to grow federally approved genetically engineered crops 2 TABLE OF C

5、ONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.3 CHAPTER 1:PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY.6 PART A:PRODUCTION AND TRADE.6 PART B:POLICY.8 PART C:MARKETING.15 CHAPTER 2:ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY.15 PART D:PRODUCTION AND TRADE.15 PART E:POLICY.16 PART F:MARKETING.17 CHAPTER 3:MICROBIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY.17 PART G:PRODUCTION AND TRADE.17 PART

6、 H:POLICY.18 PART I:MARKETING.19 REFERENCE MATERIAL.19 ANNEX A:Dealings for Intentional Release PLANTS.20 ANNEX B:Dealings of Intentional Release ANIMALS.22 3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The United States has a substantial interest in Australias policies and regulatory framework regarding agricultural biotech