Food fight

Article Abstract:

Minister of Agriculture Mark Vaile is seeking to expand his department to include all food policy, while health minister Michael Wooldridge wants to retain control of food safety. In Dec, 1998, the Australian and New Zealand Food Standards Council made labelling compulsory for genetically modified food, which some see as dangerous to Australian exports.

Australia, Safety and security measures, Food, Food safety

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Taking liberties

Article Abstract:

Australian Attorney-General Daryl Williams is surprised at the lack of media criticism of his country's proposed new detention laws that form part of the international war on terrorism. The laws concern interrogation of people with information concerning terrorism, and the arrest of suspected terrorists.

Detention of persons, Detention, Preventive detention

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Packing heat

Article Abstract:

Health issues concerning new legislation to improve food labelling in Australia governing storage, consumption, nutritional information and fat content are discussed.

Interpretation and construction, Labels, Food law

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