49905 (2024). Hon Dr Deborah Russell to the Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

Written Question

Published date: 28 Aug 2024

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	49905 (2024)
Question asked:	14 Aug 2024
Member asking:	Hon Dr Deborah Russell
Portfolio:	Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology
Minister replying:	Hon Judith Collins
Answer received:	25 Aug 2024
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_49905_2024
Document guid:	efb054ce-c90f-4d65-9c75-1ab87782ee08

49905 (2024). Hon Dr Deborah Russell to the Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology: Has the Minister sought advice on any implication’s changes to New Zealand laws on genetic modification might have on our international markets?

Hon Judith Collins: The Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment and the Ministry for Primary Industries have advised that trade and market access risks can be managed through improved assurance processes, as it is successfully in other jurisdictions.