"As it stands, GE is being harnessed by multi-nationals to line their own pockets. There is absolutely no thought of the
public in the minds of those currently controlling GE research and its release, and this must change before GE can even
be considered in NZ," said Julie Fairey.
Staunch Alliance has adopted a GE Free policy, supporting an indefinite extension of the current moratorium on field
trials, and no release of GE into the environment. They are, however, in favour of GE for medical research, as long as
it is performed in secure laboratories at public institutions, and thus able to be held publicly accountable.
"We will be fighting for a GE Free approach both within the Alliance and on the streets, supporting GE Free Rallies
around the country this Saturday," said Sean Gourley National Co-Spokesperson. "The Christchurch Staunch group will be
following up their successful GMO Detection Road-Trip through the pastoral reaches between Canterbury and Dunedin with
strong attendance at the Christchurch GE Free Rally, 12noon Cathedral Square."
"Auckland Staunch will be joining other Alliance members at the Auckland rally, 12noon, QE2 Square with a brilliant new
banner, hoping to be amongst thousands of Aucklanders who stand up to say NO! to GE in NZ," said Ms Fairey.
Contacts:
Julie Fairey
Ph 09 845 5242
Email julie@staunch.org.nz
Sean Gourley
Ph 025 674 1668
Email sean@staunch.org.nz
www.staunch.org.nz
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Both Julie and Sean are elected National Spokespeople for Staunch Alliance, the youth and activist wing of the Alliance
party.
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