Licence details
CSIRO
Canola
Abiotic stress tolerance, Selectable marker - herbicide tolerance
This licence allows CSIRO to undertake field trials with canola genetically modified (GM) for increased abiotic stress tolerance.
The GM canola may be grown from May 2025 until December 2030. The GM canola may be grown at up to 3 sites located in New south Wales and South Australia, with a maximum area of 1.5 ha per site in the first year and 2 ha per site in the subsequent years.
The aim of the trial is to assess the performance of the GM canola lines under field conditions in Australia, including under environmental stress. The GM canola grown in the field trial will not be used in human food or animal feed.
CSIRO must comply with a range of licence conditions that prevent the GM canola from spreading outside the trial. For example, there are conditions to contain the GM canola within the trial sites, to securely transport and store the GM canola, and to destroy the GM canola at the end of the trial.
The risk analysis for this application was carried out in accordance with the Regulator’s Risk Analysis Framework.
You can find out more about canola and how it is farmed in Australia in our biology document.
A fact sheet about GM canola in Australia is also available.
Documents
Outlines the Regulator’s decision to issue a licence following the assessment of this application.
FAQs on the licence application and the Regulator’s decision to issue a licence for this application.
A summary of the Risk Assessment and Risk Management Plan prepared as part of the assessment of this application. It provides a brief description of the licence application, the risk assessment and risk management plan.
The final risk assessment and management plan prepared to support the Regulator's decision. It describes the GMO(s) and proposed work with the GMO(s) and provides an assessment of potential risks posed by the GMO(s). It also includes a summary of submissions received during the public consultation process.
Sets out the licence conditions imposed by the Regulator, including the licence holder’s general and specific obligations and reporting requirements.