Communiqués
Friday, March 7th, 2025
07 March 2025
PDF available here. The Agricultural Biotechnology Council of Australia (ABCA) convened at the National Press Club in Canberra today, bringing together leading farming, agriculture, biotechnology, industry, and science organisations, as well as key stakeholders. The meeting provided a forum to address current and significant issues related to biotechnology and Australian agriculture. Global efforts to ensure […]
Tuesday, February 6th, 2024
06 February 2024
ABCA Communique Dr Joe Smith | Chair The Agricultural Biotechnology Council of Australia (ABCA) convened on 6 February at the National Press Club in Canberra. The meeting was an opportunity for the leading farming, agricultural, biotechnology, industry, science organisations and key stakeholders to discuss a range of current and significant issues relating to biotechnology and Australian agriculture. The […]
Thursday, September 8th, 2022
7 September 2022
ABCA Communiqué – 07 September 2022 The Agricultural Biotechnology Council of Australia (ABCA) met today in Canberra. This was the first meeting of the Council with ABCA’s new Chair, Dr Joe Smith. Representatives from CropLife Australia, AusBiotech, the Australian Seed Federation, the Australian Oilseeds Federation,CANEGROWERS, Animal Medicines Australia, Grain Producers Australia, GrainGrowers, Grain Trade Australia, […]
Monday, September 4th, 2017
4 September 2017
ABCA Communique #7 – 4 September 2017 ABCA Communiqué #7 – 4 September 2017 The Agricultural Biotechnology Council of Australia (ABCA) met in Canberra on 4 September 2017. The meeting focussed on briefing and discussion regarding the 2017 Review of the National Gene Technology Regulatory Scheme. The Legislative and Governance Forum on Gene Technology (the Forum) […]
Friday, May 19th, 2017
19 May 2017
The Agricultural Biotechnology Council of Australia (ABCA) met in Canberra on 19 May 2017. The theme for the meeting was the importance of effective, science-based, low level presence policies.
Wednesday, September 7th, 2016
6 September 2016
ABCA Communique September 2016
Tuesday, August 30th, 2016
25 November 2015
The Agricultural Biotechnology Council of Australia (ABCA) met for the fourth time at Parliament House in Canberra. The Council meeting was addressed by Senator the Hon. Fiona Nash, Minister for Rural Health.
Wednesday, September 25th, 2013
5 September 2013
The Agricultural Biotechnology Council of Australia (ABCA) met for the third time at Latrobe University’s AgriBioscience facility. ABCA co-patrons the Hon John Anderson AO, former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia; and Professor Adrienne Clarke, former Chair of CSIRO and a leader of the Australian biotechnology industry, were both present to Chair the meeting.
This meeting enabled the Council to identify key priorities for the agricultural biotechnology sector for the remainder of the calendar year.
This meeting enabled the Council to identify key priorities for the agricultural biotechnology sector for the remainder of the calendar year.
Tuesday, March 26th, 2013
Communique – 15 March, 2013
Agricultural peak industry associations from around Australia met in Canberra on 15 March 2013 to discuss a number of key issues affecting the Australian agricultural biotechnology sector. ABCA_Communique2_15March2013
Thursday, December 6th, 2012
6 December 2012
A new and significant era for Australian agriculture commenced today with the inaugural meeting of the Agricultural Biotechnology Council of Australia (ABCA).