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The 'bulldozer' of a bill set to change gene editing laws

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Changes are coming to gene editing laws. Whether they'll help future-proof our economy or ruin New Zealand's international reputation is up for debate.

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The Spinoff

The main arguments for and against the Gene Technology Bill

With submissions now closed on the proposed law, here are some of the key points made on both sides of the debate.

2 days ago·New Zealand

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RNZ

The 'bulldozer' of a bill set to change gene editing laws

Changes are coming to gene editing laws. Whether they'll help future-proof our economy or ruin New Zealand's international reputation is up for debate.

3 days ago·New Zealand

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Newsroom

The 'bulldozer' of a bill set to change gene-editing laws

The Government is promising that a relaxation of gene technology regulations will provide economic growth for the country, but critics fear the new bill is too loose and a step too far.“It is using a bulldozer to crack a nut,” Jack Heinemann, professor of genetics at the University of Canterbury, tells The Detail.Public submissions for the Gene Technology Bill closed this week.Introduced late last year, the bill aims to modernise New Zealand’s r…

3 days ago·Auckland, New Zealand

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farmersweekly.co.nz

Farmers cautiously support gene Bill as submissions close

Reading Time: 3 minutes It takes a team article embed form Support the work we do By becoming a supporter, you'll help us continue doing what we do best. Learn more Submissions on the Gene Technology Bill to the Health Select Committee have closed, with most agricultural sector groups generally supportive of the legislation. They have, however, highlighted many issues still needing to be addressed. Both DairyNZ and Beef + Lamb New Zealand b…

3 days ago

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