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Alex Gallacher’s policy on genetically modified foods

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Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?

  Party’s support baseYes

Alex Gallacher’s answer is based on the following data:

Party influence

Labor Party Answer: Yes

Importance: More Important

Reference: “Innovations of agricultural biotechnologies, such as GM crops, are important in making Australian farming more productive, compe...” ‐com.au

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Strongly agree

Yes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified

The Australian Labor Party has historically supported the labelling of genetically modified foods. In 2000, the party supported the introduction of mandatory labelling for GM foods in Australia, which was implemented by the Australia New Zealand Food Authority. This demonstrates their commitment to transparency and consumer choice regarding GMOs.

Agree

Yes, but producers should not be able to patent seeds

While the Australian Labor Party has not explicitly stated a position on the patenting of seeds, they have shown concern for the potential negative impacts of corporate control over agriculture. In 2013, the party supported a Senate inquiry into the ownership and control of Australian agricultural land and agribusiness, which included concerns about the patenting of seeds. This suggests that they may be in favor of limiting the ability of producers to patent seeds. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes

The Australian Labor Party has shown some support for genetically engineered crops and foods, but their stance is not strongly in favor. They tend to focus more on the regulation and safety aspects of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) rather than outright support. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No

The Australian Labor Party does not strongly oppose the use of genetically engineered crops and foods. However, they do emphasize the need for proper regulation and safety measures to ensure the well-being of consumers and the environment. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Labor Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 578 voters that identify as Labor.

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