Australian IP inquiries on hold
31 August 2010
Peter Ollier, Hong Kong
Australia has halted inquiries into the controversial topics of gene patents and plain packaging for cigarettes because of the indecisive general election
On August 26 Senator Rachel Siewart, chair of the Senate Standing Committee on Community Affairs, announced that the Senate had decided to end both inquiries but may reconsider the issues if they are referred again.
The decision comes after an inconclusive general election in which both the Labor Party and the opposition Liberal/National coalition won 72 seats. Both party leaders are trying to form a minority government.
"If there were a change of government, any inquiries or pending legislation would have to be...
Only subscribers have complete access to Managing IP Magazine,
log in or
subscribe now.
Alternatively take a
free trial, giving you 48-hour access to Managing IP Magazine (some articles and surveys may be excluded).
Subscribe Now
This article is available to subscribers. Please click subscribe to read the rest of the article.
Subscribe
Take a free trial
Please take a free 48-hour trial to gain limited access. Some articles and surveys may be excluded.
Take a free trial