University of Queensland PBR policy research

We commissioned these reports to explore the evidence base and options for reform of plant breeder's rights (PBR) legislation in six key topic areas.

The reports are independent, and the Government is considering their recommendations.

Exhaustion of PBR

This report includes content relating to a purchase right.

Harvested material

Labelling requirements

Plant variety names and synonyms

Essentially derived varieties (EDVs)

Information notice scheme (INS)

Note: The recommendation at the bottom of page 17 of the INS report should refer to growers rather than breeders.