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Free Trade and Labelling laws

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As Bugsy outlines correctly my concern was over "sovereignty issues and the democratic rights of citizens to determine the nature and rules of commerce and regulation within their borders".

It is the rights of citizens that (potentially) might be at risk in some aspects of FTA negotiations.

GM is one of the areas where a large number of consumers hold concerns, but there are many other policies and expectations at-risk in FTA negotiations.

Both Severin and KH have responded to that point.

Discussion around labelling requirements in Australia should be encouraged. The emphasis is these decisions are not overlty and unduly influenced by FTA pressures and vested interests of corporations. It should always be a decision for nations and their citizenry.
Posted by pelican, Sunday, 27 June 2010 10:54:37 AM
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Agree Pelican- and I would also add that the imposition of such labeling and demand upon overseas importers, along with investigating their materials, is by no means a new practice (especially not for Australia with heavy quarantining laws).
Posted by King Hazza, Sunday, 27 June 2010 7:06:51 PM
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