An Australian GI System Made from Local Ingredients.

In the context of FTA negotiations with the EU, the Australian Government has indicated that it is actively considering introducing legislation to permit the registration of local Australian food Gis, adding to the existing protection for wine Gis, In this article, the authors consider regulatory design options for such legislation, focusing on local control, specifications that ensure genliine connection to place, clarity for consumers, low compliance cost, a clear infringement test and effective enforcement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]