Genetic technology in New Zealand

Details of the request

I note that in 2018 the Minister for the Environment was provided with a briefing note “Genetic Technology – Overview and Next Steps” (tracking #: 2018-B-04195, copy attached for ease of reference).

In relation to the briefing note, I would be grateful if you would provide me with the following:

1. A copy of the Minister’s response to the briefing note.

2. Copies of any work undertaken in relation to:

· Analysis of the opportunities and challenges for New Zealand presented by:

§ Developments in new genetic technologies and uses

§ International regulatory policy responses to these developments

§ Regulating rapidly-changing technology under our current framework.

· Monitoring of public views on the uses of genetic technologies in a range of applications (e.g. vaccines, pest control, plant breeding).

· Exploration of possible approaches to a participatory public process to identify key issues and explore policy solutions.

(page 5, paragraph # 26 of briefing note)

3. Copies of updates provided to the Minister in relation to international developments (page 5, paragraph # 26 of briefing note).

4. Copies of any advice provided to the Minister in relation to options for models of public engagement on new genetic technologies (page 5, paragraph # 27 of briefing note).

I would also be grateful if you would provide me with:

A. Copies of any other work undertaken by the Ministry in relation to genetic technologies, genetic modification or genetic engineering;

B. Information on any work proposed to be undertaken by the Ministry relating to genetic technologies, genetic modification or genetic engineering; and

C. The names of any other agencies, departments or ministries that the Ministry has consulted or worked with in relation to its work on genetic technologies, genetic modification or genetic engineering.

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