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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A genetically modified respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine for use in clinical trials |
Novotech (Australia) Pty Ltd |
Medical | Limited and controlled | Current | ||
Limited and controlled release of perennial ryegrass genetically modified for fructan biosynthesis |
Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources |
Agricultural | Limited and controlled | Surrendered | ||
Limited and controlled release of genetically modified insect-specific viruses as vaccines against Kunjin virus infection in farmed crocodiles |
The University of Queensland |
Veterinary | Limited and controlled | Current | ||
Commercial release of safflower genetically modified for high oleic acid composition |
Go Resources Pty Ltd |
Agricultural | Commercial | Current | ||
Commercial release of cotton genetically modified for insect resistance (COT102) |
Syngenta Australia Pty Ltd |
Agricultural | Commercial | Current | ||
Limited and controlled release of buffalo grass genetically modified for herbicide tolerance and dwarf phenotype |
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University |
Agricultural | Limited and controlled | Surrendered | ||
Commercial release of canola genetically modified for omega-3 oil content (DHA canola) |
Nuseed Pty Ltd |
Agricultural | Commercial | Current | ||
Limited and controlled release of a GM vaccine for chickens, Vaxsafe® ILT |
Bioproperties Pty Ltd |
Agricultural | Limited and controlled | Current | ||
Limited and controlled release of sorghum genetically modified for grain quality traits |
University of Queensland |
Agricultural | Limited and controlled | Surrendered | ||
Limited and controlled release of wheat and barley genetically modified for abiotic stress tolerance and yield improvement |
The University of Adelaide |
Agricultural | Limited and controlled | Surrendered | ||
Limited and controlled release of wheat genetically modified for disease resistance, drought tolerance, altered oil content and altered grain composition |
CSIRO |
Agricultural | Limited and controlled | Surrendered | ||
Limited and controlled release of potato genetically modified for disease resistance |
Queensland University of Technology |
Agricultural | Limited and controlled | Surrendered | ||
Limited and controlled release of Indian mustard (Juncea canola) genetically modified for altered oil content |
Nuseed Pty Ltd |
Agricultural | Limited and controlled | Surrendered | ||
Commercial supply of Dengvaxia, an attenuated GM dengue vaccine |
Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd |
Medical | Commercial | Current | ||
Limited and controlled release of cotton genetically modified for insect resistance and herbicide tolerance |
Monsanto Australia Limited |
Agricultural | Limited and controlled | Current | ||
Limited and controlled release of banana genetically modified for disease resistance |
Queensland University of Technology |
Agricultural | Limited and controlled | Current | ||
Commercial release of cotton genetically modified for insect resistance and herbicide tolerance (Bollgard® 3 XtendFlex™ and XtendFlex™ cotton) |
Monsanto Australia Limited |
Agricultural | Commercial | Current | ||
Clinical trial of live attenuated genetically modified influenza vaccines |
Novotech (Australia) Pty Ltd |
Medical | Limited and controlled | Current | ||
Commercial release of cotton genetically modified for insect resistance and herbicide tolerance (GlyTol® (BCS-GH002-5) and GlyTol TwinLink Plus® (BCS-GH002-5 x BCS-GH004-7 x BCS-GH005-8 x SYN-IR102-7) |
BASF Australia Ltd |
Agricultural | Commercial | Current | ||
Limited and controlled release of wheat genetically modified for enhanced nitrogen use efficiency and water use efficiency - Victorian Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) |
Victorian Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) |
Agricultural | Limited and controlled | Surrendered | ||
Withdrawn prior to assessment |
Limited and controlled | Withdrawn | ||||
Clinical trial of a genetically modified virus for treatment of liver, kidney and prostate cancer |
Novotech (Australia) Pty Ltd |
Medical | Limited and controlled | Current | ||
Commercial release of canola genetically modified for herbicide tolerance |
Pioneer Hi-Bred Australia Pty Ltd |
Agricultural | Commercial | Current | ||
Commercial release of canola genetically modified for dual herbicide tolerance and a hybrid breeding system |
BASF Australia Ltd |
Agricultural | Commercial | Current | ||
Commercial supply of attenuated GM influenza vaccines |
AstraZeneca Pty Ltd |
Medical | Commercial | Current | ||
Limited and controlled release of cotton genetically modified for enhanced fibre quality |
CSIRO |
Agricultural | Limited and controlled | Surrendered | ||
Limited and controlled release of sugarcane genetically modified for enhanced sugar content – The University of Queensland |
The University of Queensland |
Agricultural | Limited and controlled | Surrendered | ||
Commercial import and distribution of genetically modified carnation cut-flowers with altered flower colour |
International Flower Developments Pty Ltd |
Agricultural | Commercial | Surrendered | ||
Limited and controlled release of cotton genetically modified for insect resistance and herbicide tolerance |
Bayer CropScience Pty Ltd |
Agricultural | Limited and controlled | Surrendered | ||
Commercial supply of a tumour-selective genetically modified virus for cancer therapy |
Amgen Australia Pty Ltd |
Medical | Commercial | Surrendered | ||
Limited and controlled release of safflower genetically modified for high oleic acid composition |
Go Resources Pty Ltd |
Agricultural | Limited and controlled | Surrendered | ||
Limited and controlled release of wheat genetically modified for improved grain quality |
Murdoch University |
Agricultural | Limited and controlled | Surrendered | ||
Limited and controlled release of sugarcane genetically modified for herbicide tolerance |
Sugar Research Australia Ltd |
Agricultural | Limited and controlled | Surrendered | ||
Limited and controlled release of wheat and barley genetically modified for abiotic stress tolerance or micronutrient uptake |
The University of Adelaide |
Agricultural | Limited and controlled | Surrendered | ||
Commercial release of canola genetically modified for herbicide tolerance |
Monsanto Australia Ltd |
Agricultural | Commercial | Current | ||
Clinical trial of a genetically modified vaccine against Cholera |
PaxVax Australia Pty Ltd |
Medical | Limited and controlled | Surrendered | ||
Commercial release of genetically modified vaccine to protect chickens against pathogenic Escherichia coli |
Zoetis Australia Research & Manufacturing Pty Ltd |
Veterinary | Commercial | Current | ||
Commercial release of GM insect resistant and herbicide tolerant (COT102 x MON-15985 Bollgard®III and COT102 x MON-15985 x MON 88913 Bollgard®III x Roundup Ready Flex®) cotton |
Monsanto Australia Ltd |
Agricultural | Commercial | Current | ||
Limited and controlled release of canola genetically modified for altered oil content |
Nuseed Pty Ltd |
Agricultural | Limited and controlled | Surrendered | ||
Limited and controlled release of wheat genetically modified for enhanced yield stability |
Victorian Government Department of Environment and Primary Industries |
Agricultural | Limited and controlled | Surrendered | ||
Limited and controlled release of safflower genetically modified for increased levels of oleic acid (CSIRO) |
CSIRO |
Agricultural | Limited and controlled | Surrendered | ||
Limited and controlled release of cotton genetically modified for insect resistance and herbicide tolerance (Monsanto Australia Ltd) |
Monsanto Australia Ltd |
Agricultural | Limited and controlled | Surrendered | ||
Limited and controlled release of narrow-leafed lupin genetically modified for herbicide tolerance (University of Western Australia) |
The University of Western Australia |
Agricultural | Limited and controlled | Surrendered | ||
Commercial release of herbicide tolerant (Roundup Ready Flex®MON88913) pima cotton in Australia |
Monsanto Australia Ltd |
Agricultural | Commercial | Current | ||
Limited and controlled release of wheat and barley genetically modified for altered grain composition or nutrient utilisation efficiency (CSIRO) |
CSIRO |
Agricultural | Limited and controlled | Surrendered | ||
Limited and Controlled Release Of Genetically Modified Live Viral Vaccines Against Prostate Cancer |
PPD Australia Pty Ltd |
Medical | Limited and controlled | Surrendered | ||
Limited and controlled release of cotton genetically modified for enhanced fibre yield |
CSIRO |
Agricultural | Limited and controlled | Surrendered | ||
Limited and controlled release of canola genetically modified for herbicide tolerance |
Pioneer Hi-Bred Australia Pty Ltd |
Agricultural | Limited and controlled | Surrendered | ||
Limited and controlled release of cotton genetically modified for insect resistance and herbicide tolerance |
Bayer CropScience Pty Ltd |
Agricultural | Limited and controlled | Surrendered | ||
Limited and controlled release of wheat and barley genetically modified for altered grain composition and nutrient utilisation efficiency |
CSIRO |
Agricultural | Limited and controlled | Surrendered |