Ambassador W. Armstrong (New Zealand)

Australie

G.iii.a Review of the application of the provisions of the section on geographical indications under Article 24.2

68. The representative of Australia wished to endorse the comments made by New Zealand and Canada, underlining that it was premature to discuss the rôle that the Secretariat might have. In her delegation's view, there were many issues to be discussed as a follow-up to the review of national implementing legislation and a lot more information to be expected. Only after these discussions, would it be sensible to talk about any timetable for the broader work or, indeed, the Secretariat's rôle therein.

IP/C/W/368/Rev.1; IP/C/W/369/Rev.1; IP/C/W/370/Rev.1

IP/C/M/12