Dealings involving an Intentional Release (DIR) of GMOs into the environment are dealings with GMOs which can take place outside of containment facilities.
| Licence number | Project title | Organisation | Category | Release | Issue date | Licence status | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Commercial supply of multivalent cat vaccines containing a genetically modified component for the prevention of feline leukemia virus infection  | 
                                                                                        Intervet Australia Pty Ltd  | 
                                                                                        Veterinary | Commercial | Application under evaluation | ||
Commercial release of tomato genetically modified for purple fruit colour  | 
                                                                                        All Aussie Avocados Pty Ltd (trading as All Aussie Farmers)  | 
                                                                                        Agricultural | Commercial | Application under evaluation | ||
Commercial supply of nadofaragene firadenovec for bladder cancer treatment  | 
                                                                                        Ferring Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd  | 
                                                                                        Medical | Commercial | Current | ||
Commercial release of cotton genetically modified for insect resistance and herbicide tolerance (Bollgard® 3 ThryvOn™ cotton with XtendFlex® Technology)  | 
                                                                                        Bayer CropScience Pty Ltd  | 
                                                                                        Agricultural | Commercial | Current | ||
Limited and controlled release of canola genetically modified for dairy protein production  | 
                                                                                        Miruku Australia Pty Ltd  | 
                                                                                        Agricultural | Limited and controlled | Current | ||
Trial of a genetically modified (GM) vaccine for the prevention of respiratory disease in horses.  | 
                                                                                        The University of Queensland  | 
                                                                                        Veterinary | Limited and controlled | Current | ||
Clinical trial of a genetically modified human adenovirus for the treatment of melanoma  | 
                                                                                        Novotech Australia Pty Ltd  | 
                                                                                        Medical | Limited and controlled | Current | ||
Limited and controlled release of canola genetically modified for increased photosynthesis and photorespiration  | 
                                                                                        The University of Adelaide  | 
                                                                                        Agricultural | Limited and controlled | Current | ||
Limited and controlled release of safflower genetically modified for dairy protein production and altered fat composition  | 
                                                                                        Miruku Australia Pty Ltd  | 
                                                                                        Agricultural | Limited and controlled | Current | ||
Clinical trials of controlled infection with seasonal Influenza viruses  | 
                                                                                        Doherty Clinical Trials Ltd (DCT)  | 
                                                                                        Medical | Limited and controlled | Current | ||
Limited and controlled release of sorghum genetically modified for altered reproduction from sexual to asexual  | 
                                                                                        The University of Queensland  | 
                                                                                        Agricultural | Limited and controlled | Current | ||
Clinical trial of GM vaccinia virus for the treatment of solid tumours  | 
                                                                                        Novotech Australia Pty Ltd  | 
                                                                                        Medical | Limited and controlled | Current | ||
Commercial release of a genetically modified (GM) mosquito strain to help prevent dengue outbreaks  | 
                                                                                        Oxitec Australia Pty Ltd  | 
                                                                                        Other | Commercial | Application under evaluation | ||
Clinical trial for the treatment of mycobacterial infections using bacteriophages  | 
                                                                                        Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD)  | 
                                                                                        Medical | Limited and controlled | Current | ||
Limited and controlled release of canola genetically modified for increased abiotic stress tolerance.  | 
                                                                                        CSIRO  | 
                                                                                        Agricultural | Limited and controlled | Current | ||
Limited and controlled release of wheat genetically modified for increased tolerance to environmental stress  | 
                                                                                        Trigall Australia Pty Ltd  | 
                                                                                        Agricultural | Limited and controlled | Current | ||
Limited and controlled release of cotton genetically modified for herbicide tolerance and insect resistance  | 
                                                                                        Monsanto Australia Pty Ltd  | 
                                                                                        Agricultural | Limited and controlled | Current | ||
Commercial supply of a live attenuated vaccine containing canine distemper virus and a genetically modified canine parvovirus (Nobivac Puppy DP Plus) for dogs  | 
                                                                                        Intervet Australia Pty Ltd  | 
                                                                                        Veterinary | Commercial | Current | ||
Limited and controlled release of wheat and barley genetically modified for yield enhancement  | 
                                                                                        The University of Adelaide  | 
                                                                                        Agricultural | Limited and controlled | Current | ||
Fermentation and processing of recombinant proteins using genetically modified Pichia pastoris  | 
                                                                                        Cauldron Molecules Pty Ltd  | 
                                                                                        Other | Limited and controlled | Current | ||
Commercial release of banana genetically modified for resistance to Fusarium wilt tropical race 4 (TR4)  | 
                                                                                        Queensland University of Technology  | 
                                                                                        Agricultural | Commercial | Current | ||
Clinical trial of a genetically modified alphavirus (Getah virus) for cancer treatment  | 
                                                                                        VRT Pharmaceutics Pty Ltd  | 
                                                                                        Medical | Limited and controlled | Ceased to consider | ||
Clinical trial of genetically modified Lactobacillus brevis for treatment of inflammatory bowel disease  | 
                                                                                        Novotech (Australia) Pty Ltd  | 
                                                                                        Medical | Limited and controlled | Current | ||
Commercial supply of Qdenga, a live attenuated GM dengue vaccine  | 
                                                                                        Takeda Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Ltd  | 
                                                                                        Medical | Commercial | Current | ||
Trial of a genetically modified vaccine against devil facial tumour disease in Tasmanian devils  | 
                                                                                        University of Tasmania  | 
                                                                                        Veterinary | Limited and controlled | Current | ||
Limited and controlled release of perennial ryegrass genetically modified for increased metabolisable energy content  | 
                                                                                        Grasslanz Technology Australia Pty Limited  | 
                                                                                        Agricultural | Limited and controlled | Withdrawn | ||
Commercial supply of a genetically modified vaccine against infectious laryngotracheitis virus in chickens  | 
                                                                                        Bioproperties Pty Ltd  | 
                                                                                        Veterinary | Commercial | Current | ||
Clinical trial of a genetically modified (GM) chimeric Orthopoxvirus (CF33-hNIS) as a cancer treatment  | 
                                                                                        Medpace Australia Pty Ltd  | 
                                                                                        Medical | Limited and controlled | Current | ||
Commercial import and distribution of chrysanthemum genetically modified for altered flower colour  | 
                                                                                        International Flower Developments Pty Ltd  | 
                                                                                        Agricultural | Commercial | Current | ||
Commercial release of Indian mustard genetically modified for herbicide tolerance (RF3)  | 
                                                                                        BASF Australia Ltd  | 
                                                                                        Agricultural | Commercial | Current | ||
Limited and controlled release of sorghum genetically modified for asexual seed formation  | 
                                                                                        The University of Queensland  | 
                                                                                        Agricultural | Limited and controlled | Current | ||
Limited and controlled release of canola and Indian mustard genetically modified for altered oil content and herbicide tolerance  | 
                                                                                        Nuseed Pty Ltd  | 
                                                                                        Agricultural | Limited and controlled | Current | ||
Clinical trial of a genetically modified alphavirus for treatment of cancer  | 
                                                                                        VRT Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd  | 
                                                                                        Medical | Limited and controlled | Ceased to consider | ||
Limited and controlled release of wheat and barley genetically modified for yield enhancement and improved abiotic stress tolerance  | 
                                                                                        The University of Adelaide  | 
                                                                                        Agricultural | Limited and controlled | Current | ||
Clinical trial with a genetically modified Bordetella pertussis for the prevention of whooping cough  | 
                                                                                        PPD Australia Pty Ltd  | 
                                                                                        Medical | Limited and controlled | Surrendered | ||
Clinical trial with a genetically modified human adenovirus COVID-19 vaccine  | 
                                                                                        Avance Clinical Pty Ltd  | 
                                                                                        Medical | Limited and controlled | Current | ||
Clinical trial with genetically modified E.coli to reduce antibiotic resistance  | 
                                                                                        The Westmead Institute for Medical Research  | 
                                                                                        Medical | Limited and controlled | Current | ||
Commercial supply of a genetically modified COVID-19 vaccine  | 
                                                                                        Janssen-Cilag Pty Ltd  | 
                                                                                        Medical | Commercial | Surrendered | ||
Clinical trial of a genetically modified Herpes virus for the treatment of cystic fibrosis  | 
                                                                                        Novotech (Australia) Pty Limited  | 
                                                                                        Medical | Limited and controlled | Surrendered | ||
Commercial supply of a genetically modified COVID-19 vaccine  | 
                                                                                        AstraZeneca Pty Ltd  | 
                                                                                        Medical | Commercial | Surrendered | ||
Clinical trial with a genetically modified Vaccinia virus based treatment for solid cancerous tumours  | 
                                                                                        Novotech (Australia) Pty Limited  | 
                                                                                        Medical | Limited and controlled | Current | ||
Commercial release of canola genetically modified for herbicide tolerance and a hybrid breeding system (MS11× RF3 and MS11 × RF3 × MON 88302)  | 
                                                                                        BASF Australia Ltd  | 
                                                                                        Agricultural | Commercial | Current | ||
Clinical trial of genetically modified human adenovirus for bladder cancer treatment  | 
                                                                                        Novotech (Australia) Pty Limited  | 
                                                                                        Medical | Limited and controlled | Current | ||
Limited and controlled release of white clover genetically modified for increased condensed tannins  | 
                                                                                        Grasslanz Technology Australia Pty Limited  | 
                                                                                        Agricultural | Limited and controlled | Current | ||
Commercial release of canola (Brassica napus) genetically modified for herbicide tolerance and a hybrid breeding system (MS11)  | 
                                                                                        BASF Australia Ltd  | 
                                                                                        Agricultural | Commercial | Current | ||
Commercial supply of a genetically modified cholera vaccine, Vaxchora®  | 
                                                                                        Biocelect Pty Ltd  | 
                                                                                        Medical | Commercial | Current | ||
Commercial release of cotton genetically modified for herbicide tolerance (MON 88701)  | 
                                                                                        Monsanto Australia Pty Ltd  | 
                                                                                        Agricultural | Commercial | Current | ||
Withdrawn prior to assessment  | 
                                                                                        Limited and controlled | Withdrawn | ||||
Clinical trial of genetically modified influenza vaccine (H3N2 M2SR)  | 
                                                                                        Novotech (Australia) Pty Ltd  | 
                                                                                        Medical | Limited and controlled | Current | ||
Trial of genetically modified vaccines against Ross River virus infection in horses  | 
                                                                                        The University of Queensland  | 
                                                                                        Veterinary | Limited and controlled | Surrendered |