In estimates I asked a number of agencies whether or not anyone is reviewing the 17 gain of function research projects being funded by the Federal government. The AFP, ASIO or the TGA would take no responsibility for these projects despite the significant threat to the safety of the population.
The National Health and Medical Research Council, who approves and decides on the funding of this research didn’t want to know about it either.
When asked about the gain of function used in the vaccine, (codon optimisation to improve antigen expression on page 19 of TGA FOI 2389-6) the TGA Head, John Skerritt claimed he couldn’t answer the question because the document wasn’t in front of him. Why he would need the document is beyond me. He would have very well known what I was talking about as the original FOI redacted this vital information about gain of function being used.
Further links and reading at https://gerardrennick.com.au/gain-of-function-research-in-australia-why-the-secrecy
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