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DIR 207

Commercial release of a genetically modified (GM) mosquito strain to help prevent dengue outbreaks

Licence details

Licence number:
DIR 207
Licence status:
Application under evaluation
Category:
Other
Release:
Commercial
Organisation:

Oxitec Australia Pty Ltd

Description:

There has been extensive interest in the application for the commercial release of GM mosquitos which is being taken into consideration in the risk assessment. The public consultation period is now expected to commence in May 2025.

Date application received:

Documents

Licence application - notification

Information for the public and stakeholders that the Regulator has received an application for a licence. It provides early information about the application and the assessment process including a future opportunity for public submissions.

Licence application - Q&A

FAQs on the licence application and a brief outline of the assessment and public consultation processes.

Licence application - summary

A summary of the application including brief description of the GMO(s) and proposed work with GMO(s). Also explains the assessment and public consultation process.

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