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Media releases from 2020
- New studies show decision to deregulate gene editing was flawed, 9.9.20
- Geoengineering threatens oceans, 8.6.20
- Gene edited animals pose serious potential risks that need to be assessed, 14.3.20
- Risky GM dairy products could soon enter our supermarkets with no safety assessment or labelling, 13.3.20
Media releases from 2019
- Federal Government and ‘opposition’ sign off on uncontrolled genetic experiment, 13.11.19
- Scientists urge Senate to keep all GMOs regulated, 12.11.19
- Gene-edited animals will intensify factory farming and could harm human health, 18.9.19
- Scientists discover antibiotic resistant bacteria genes in gene edited cattle, 19.8.19
- Changes to our Gene Technology Regulations threaten our $7.1 billion/yr wheat industry, 23.7.19
- Australian Government decision threatens 51 per cent of global organic land, 12.7.19
- Parties disagree over regulation of new genetic modification methods, 14.5.19
- Government announces deregulation of risky new GM techniques the day before election is called, 18.4.19
- Genetically modified super-muscly pork could hit supermarket shelves soon, 11.4.19
- Consumers Union of Japan threatens to boycott Australian products if new GM techniques are deregulated, 27.2.19
- Federal Government asks states to approve deregulation of GM animals, 20.2.19
Media releases from 2018
- States reject Federal Government proposal to deregulate new GM techniques, 15.10.18
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Australia set to deregulate genetically modified animals, 10.10.18
- EU’s top court rules new GM techniques must be regulated – in sharp contrast to Australian regulators, 27.07.18
- CSIRO planning US military funded genetic extinction experiments in WA, 24.02.18
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Scientists call for precaution – Government proposes deregulating new GMOs, 13.01.18
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Documents reveal FSANZ misled minister regarding nanoparticles in baby formula, 14.01.18
Media releases from 2017
- Australia could be first country in the world to deregulate risky new GM techniques, 1.12.17
- Government proposes deregulating dangerous new GM techniques, 1.11.17
- Urgent action needed to remove illegal nanoparticles from baby formula, 3.07.17
- Illegal and potentially toxic nanoparticles found in baby formula, 2.07.17
- Genetic engineers warn of risks of unregulated ‘gene editing’, 27.03.17
- International experts warn of risks of unregulated ‘gene editing’, 20.03.17
Media releases from 2016
- 160 global groups call for a moratorium on gene drives at UN convention, 8.12.16
- GM techniques are potential WMDs and need to be regulated, 25.10.16
- US Government bans antimicrobial soaps – Australia should do the same, 7.09.16
- Markets say retain state powers over GM bans and keep GM food labelling, 21.07.16
- FSANZ misleads the public on the health risks of nano-ingredients in food, 8.06.16
- FSANZ fails us again: risky nanoparticles found in baby formula, 18.05.16
Media releases from 2015
- Australian regulators set to sneak new GM crops untested and unlabelled into our food, 17.12.15
- Academics challenge the neoliberal takeover of universities, 27.11.15
- Academics challenge the privatised university, 23.11.15
- Government attempts to deregulate GMOs through the back door, 14.10.15
- New study raises further questions about the safety of nanoparticles in food, 25.09.15
- Independent testing finds potentially harmful nanoparticles in common food products, 17.09.15
- Tim Flannery’s ‘third way’ is a dead end, 26.08.15
- A conference to challenge the privatised university, 31.07.15
- APVMA still has head in the sand regarding use of nanomaterials in agrichemicals, 10.07.15
- Legal action prompts US regulator to regulate nano-silver while Australian regulators fail to take action, 30.03.15
Media releases from 2014
- European MPs call for a moratorium on nano-foods while FSANZ does nothing, 3.12.14
- FSANZ fails to consider the safety of nanomaterials in food packaging review, 25.11.14
- Australian government should support synbio moratorium at COP12, 6.10.14
- New study shows nanoparticles in sunscreen may harm marine life, 29.08.14
- Government survey confirms dismal state of food packaging regulation in Australia, 27.08.14
- Friends of the Earth launches new Emerging Technology Project, 15.07.14
- FSANZ Fails to Ensure the Safety of Foods Containing Nanomaterials, 22.05.14
- Conclusions that nano-ingredients in sunscreen are safe are premature, 28.01.14
Media releases from 2013
- Government must address bias in its materials on new technologies, 18.12.13
- US court warns of risks to toddlers of exposure to nano-silver – Friends of the Earth calls for immediate ban, 10.12.13
- ACCC refuses to tackle widespread misleading conduct in the sunscreen industry, 3.12.13
- Nanoparticles in tattoo ink could cause cancer 4.11.13
- Major parties missing in action on nanotechnology regulation 4.09.13
- Citizen Science Experiment reveals harmful effects of nano sunscreens 9.07.13
- Senate Inquiry calls for urgent action to tackle superbugs 11.06.13
- New study shows overuse of nano-silver could help breed superbugs 15.05.13
- Testing reveals potentially dangerous free radical producing ingredients in sunscreen and cosmetics 05.03.13
- Antaria finally admits its sunscreen ingredient is a nanomaterial 04.03.13
- Groups demand urgent action to tackle antimicrobial resistance crisis 13.02.13
Media releases from 2012
- Senate inquiry into antimicrobial resistance needs to consider role of nano-silver 30.11.12
- Friends of the Earth lodge ASX complaint against sunscreen ingredient manufacturer 29.08.12
- Leading cosmetics certifier gives nano-sunscreen ultimatum 01.08.12
- More major sunscreen brands misled by non-nano claims, showing regulatory failure 25.07.12
- Major sunscreen brands misled by non-nano claims, raising health concerns 24.07.12
- Government’s Nanotech and Energy “Dialogue” one-sided 03.06.12
- Nano scientist collaboration with the US military could ramp up nano arms race 02.05.12
- Expert committee needs to look at nano-silver use 30.04.12
- Nano research reveals massive regulatory failure 09.02.12
- Hasselhoffs urge Health Minister to take action on nano-sunscreens 18.01.12
- Skin Experts question need for nano-sunscreens on Today Tonight 04.01.12
Media releases from 2011
- Polling Results show 85% of Australians want mandatory nano-sunscreen labelling 01.12.11
- Odour-killing products breeding superbugs, experts warn 15.09.11
- Victorian teachers reject nano-sunscreens 18.05.11
Media releases from 2010
- Kids at risk from nano-sunscreens 01.12.10
- Nanotechnology’s green claims don’t stack up 17.11.10
- Major parties missing in action on nanotech policy 19.08.10
- Creation of world’s first artificial life from the lab a wake up call for regulators asleep at the wheel 21.05.10
- Consumers denied information re sunscreens, cosmetics nano-content 15.05.10
Media releases from 2009
- Risky nano-sunscreens on sale, new consumer guide shows you how to avoid them 22.12.09
- Let’s look before we leap: Put the breaks on high risk techno-fixes at Copenhagen 10.12.09
- Suspect nano-ingredients found in big name cosmetics 24.11.09
- NSW government rejects key nano safety, consumer choice recommendations 30.04.09
- Europe declares de facto moratorium on nanofoods 26.03.09
- New calls for caution on carbon nanotubes form high level European Scientific Committee 20.02.09
