LIST OF RECOMMENDATIONS

Recommendation 1

2.28      The committee recommends that the bill as drafted should not be passed.

Recommendation 2

2.45      The committee recommends that the government should consider developing a more effective country of origin (CoOL) framework (including a more effective definition of 'substantially transformed'), which better balances the interests of consumers, primary producers and manufacturers.

Recommendation 3

2.51      The committee recommends the government consider the potential benefits and drawbacks of creating a "negative list" for processes that do not satisfy the "substantial transformation" test for CoOL purposes.

Recommendation 4

2.80      Upon the development and implementation of a new CoOL labelling system as per Recommendation 2, the committee recommends that the government should develop an effective public education campaign for the new CoOL guidelines.

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