[Pil-pc-oceania] Fw: *** GM-free Briefing and Action Alert, December 2007 ***

[Deb Guildner]

*** GM-free Briefing and Action Alert, December 2007 ***
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Subject: *** GM-free Briefing and Action Alert, December 2007 ***




Gene Ethics: GM-free Briefing and Action Alert, December 2007


Happy holidays and a GM-free 2008 to all Gene Ethics supporters!
Only your committed action and support can keep Australia GM-free.


1. Briefing for GM-free:
2. Take action here:
3. Please donate to Gene Ethics:
4. Peace, joy and happiness to you all!!!!!


1. Briefing for GM-free:

  The campaign to keep Australia GM-free continues and will not cease. The next 2.5 months are crucial!! Gene Ethics invites you, your family and friends to work for GM-free. Please use this alert to take action. Together we can win a GM-free future.


  All canola-growing states imposed bans on commercial herbicide tolerant GM canola in 2003. Now the Victorian and NSW governments say their bans will be allowed to lapse on February 29 and March 3 2008, respectively.


  Premier Brumby will let Bayer, Monsanto and their agribusiness allies roll out herbicide tolerant GM canola in Victoria without restriction or public notice. In contrast, NSW has extended its ban till July 2011 but will exempt some GM canola growing for commercial and research purposes, on a case-by-case basis. An expert panel will advise the Agriculture Minister. Not good enough, but better than victoria's free-for-all, without any notice to GM-free growers and beekeepers who need to steer of GM sites.


  he majority of citizens - farmers, food processors and shoppers - want the bans extended and to stay GM-free! Several state governments also want to remain GM-free but GM canola pollen and seed will cross state borders.


  The new ALP federal government should facilitate a negotiation through the Gene Technology Ministerial Council. The national uniform system of GM assessment, regulation and marketing should be kept intact.


  Your commitment is needed over the next two months, to ensure the GM bans are extended so we can stay GM-free. Now read below haw you can take action too.


2. Take action here:


Gene Ethics:   http://geneethics.org/actnow/display/2
MAdGE:           http://www.madge.org.au/support.php
Greenpeace:   http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/take-action/online/genetic-engineering/
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  On these sites you can:


  o Order large weatherproof GM-free Zone signs for your property, house or business at
      http://geneethics.org/actnow/display/6 or ring 1300 133 868. $15 for 2 signs, posted.
  o Print your own GM-free Zone signs & get info at http://geneethics.org/resource;
  o Work with your councilors to declare your council area a GM-free Zone;
  o Get a council organising kit at http://geneethics.org/resource;
  o Order or download campaign materials - postcards, signs, info sheets, etc;
  o Find or form a local group in your area;
  o Organise and publicise campaign activities in your area;
  o Activate your family, friends and local groups to also support GM-free;
  o Show "The Future of Food" DVD locally, available from Gene Ethics;
  o Order postcards addressed to the state Premier and get them signed;
  o Order other campaign materials at http://geneethics.org/actnow/display/6
  o Contact your state members of parliament. Ask them to extend the ban!
  o Send messages to MPs at http://geneethics.org/actnow/display/2
  o Ask local businesses to sign on to the Gene Ethics industry statement at
      http://geneethics.org/actnow/display/7
  o Join the Gene Ethics letter-writing group, to receive news clippings each week by email.
      A good way for everyone to play a key role in the GM debate.


3. Please donate to Gene Ethics:

  Gene Ethics will be 20 years old in January 2008!! As always, we depend entirely on your generostiy to keep going. Please help us to celebrate by donating to keep the GM-free campaign alive and winning.


  Please donate to Gene Ethics by going to http://www.geneethics.org Click the donation button in the right hand menu. Donate securely online to the joint Environment Projects Australia & Gene Ethics Education Program. Or download, complete, and return the printable donation form. To donate by phone, call 1300 133 868 (local call) with your credit card details. Your project donations are tax deductible.


4. Peace, joy and happiness to you all!!!!!


                        ooooOOOOoooo

        Bob Phelps
      Executive Director
      Gene Ethics
     60 Leicester St, Carlton 3053 Australia
Tel: 1300 133 868 or 03 9347 4500 {Int Code +613}
       Fax: 03 9340 5102
       Email: info at geneethics.org
      WWW: http://www.geneethics.org

        THINK, CARE, ACT!
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