To the Honourable the President and the Members of the Senate Assembled in the Parliament.

This is a Petition of the Citizens of Australia who draw to the attention of the Senate recent developments for the production, manufacture and sale of Genetically Modified Foods (GMFs) throughout Australia.

It appears that consumers are not adequately informed about the dangers of GMFs, nor are they (adequately) notified when GMFs are incorporated into products which are made available for sale in our stores.

Your petitioners therefore pray that the Senate takes action, as a matter of urgency, to ensure there is a moratorium on the production, manufacture, and sale of GMFs in Australia, until there has been adequate public consultation and debate on the issue and the full impact of GMFs is understood. This course of action will enable an informed decision about the sale of GMFs and therefore ensure the ongoing health and safety of the residents of Australia.