Genetically Modified Crops Management (Right to Damages) Amendment Bill
29/10/2014
The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: I indicate very briefly that Dignity for Disability will be supporting the Hon. Mr Parnell’s bill in this instance. It seems to us to be a very sensible bill about genetically modified crops, something about which there is significant and considerable concern in the community. We believe in giving what you might call the underdog the chance to defend themselves when they find themselves in a situation where they are disadvantaged. Therefore, we think it is fair to give what you might call the little farmer—although I am sure the Hon. Mr Brokenshire would take much objection to that label—the chance to take on big business and have their say. No‑one is saying that people have to be given compensation, but simply that they should have the right to pursue that. So, we certainly support that aim and commend this bill.
