Clarify that it is an offence to claim Plant Breeder's Rights protection after it has expired or terminated

Issue summary

The Plant Breeder's Rights (PBR) Act currently provides that it is an offence to claim Plant Breeder's Rights protection for a variety which has not been granted Plant Breeder's Rights (including withdrawn applications). However, the situation where Plant Breeder's Rights protection has expired or terminated is not clearly dealt with.

Amendment of s75 of the Plant Breeder's Rights Act could clarify that it is also an offence to claim that a variety is Plant Breeder's Rights protected when it was previously Plant Breeder's Rights protected but the protection is now no longer in effect.

History

• On hold 4 September 2017
• Priority reviewed August 2020
• Closed 20 December 2022

Comments

The issue has been closed, as it's not consistent with labelling recommendations from report by University of Queensland.