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 | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Limited and controlled release of microalgae genetically modified for increased production of fatty acids  | 
                                                                                        The University of Queensland  | 
                                                                                        Other | Limited and controlled | Current | ||
Withdrawn prior to assessment  | 
                                                                                        Limited and controlled | Withdrawn | ||||
Trial of genetically modified vaccines against Ross River virus infection in horses  | 
                                                                                        The University of Queensland  | 
                                                                                        Veterinary | Limited and controlled | Withdrawn | ||
Limited and controlled release of chickpea genetically modified for drought and other environmental stress tolerance  | 
                                                                                        Queensland University of Technology  | 
                                                                                        Agricultural | Limited and controlled | Surrendered | ||
Limited and controlled release of wheat genetically modified for altered iron uptake, transport and bioavailability, and enhanced yield  | 
                                                                                        The University of Melbourne  | 
                                                                                        Agricultural | Limited and controlled | Current | ||
Limited and controlled release of canola genetically modified for herbicide tolerance  | 
                                                                                        Monsanto Australia Limited  | 
                                                                                        Agricultural | Limited and controlled | Current | ||
Limited and controlled release of canola genetically modified for altered oil content and herbicide tolerance  | 
                                                                                        Nuseed Pty Ltd  | 
                                                                                        Agricultural | Limited and controlled | Surrendered | ||
Limited and controlled release of bread wheat and durum wheat genetically modified for enhanced rust disease resistance  | 
                                                                                        CSIRO  | 
                                                                                        Agricultural | Limited and controlled | Current | ||
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 | Surrendered | ||
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 |