Genetically modified foods (or GM foods) are foods produced from organisms that have had specific changes introduced into their DNA using the methods of genetic engineering. Australia already allows the commercial growing of genetically engineered canola and cotton, making us one of only a handful of countries that commercially grow GE crops. GE canola was commercially released in NSW and Victoria in 2008.
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Response rates from 48.7k Labor voters.
68% Yes |
32% No |
47% Yes |
32% No |
18% Yes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified |
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3% Yes, but producers should not be able to patent seeds |
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Unique answers from Labor voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@4W5SYJ34yrs4Y
I don't really agree with GM food but the term is a bit misleading as most foods we now eat have been "genetically engineered" eg. Broccoli didn't used to exist. Genetics are important in feeding the world. But I do think producers should not be able to patent seeds and there should be labelling. Crops should only be grown in enclosed places so as not to contaminate nearby other crops.
@4TC4JQ64yrs4Y
Yes, but under capitalism all GM foods are exploited for competition
@9CN2PRT2yrs2Y
Yes. Most foods are already genetically engineered, for example the carrot, typically orange, was actually originally purple. GMOs are the future, and while organic is a cool buzzword, it's never going to be as sustainable as GMOs, especially when it comes to plants.
@9CCF8CV2yrs2Y
@8YYLRDV3yrs3Y
only if it benefits the Australian agricultural industry
@993MXW62yrs2Y
God created everything not man
@98YKDCP2yrs2Y
God gave use the food not man
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