, The American Academy of
Dermatology (Academy) today issued a statement endorsing the World Health
Organization's (WHO) recommendation that no person under the age of 18 should
use a tanning bed. Cockerell.
Individuals who utilize tanning beds are intentionally putting their health at
risk.

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"Even in those states where there are some elementary safety regulations,
it is not clear if they are being enforced and what agency is enforcing them,"
explained Dr.
-- No person or facility should advertise the use of any ultraviolet A or
ultraviolet B tanning device using wording such as "safe," "safe
tanning," "no harmful rays," "no adverse effect," or similar wording
or concepts.

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The T-cell therapy collaboration will strengthen the continuing work
between Benitec and City of Hope to develop novel AIDS therapies and will
build on findings from their ongoing research to treat AIDS lymphoma. This
new collaboration is intended to examine the safety and efficacy of RNA
immunotherapy in patients for whom highly active anti-retroviral therapy
(HAART) has not succeeded .S.org.

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BENITEC, LTD. "Indoor tanning is particularly troubling
because it is so unnecessary.

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Commenting on this proposed collaboration, Sara Cunningham, CEO of
Benitec , stated, "City of Hope has a leading reputation for both HIV research
and stem cell therapies and brings a comprehensive suite of clinical trial
capabilities to the table including GMP manufacture of the therapeutic. City of Hope .

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City of Hope's scientific knowledge is shared with medical centers locally
and globally, helping patients battling life-threatening diseases around the
corner and around the world.

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About City of Hope
City of Hope is one of the world's leading research and treatment centers
for cancer, diabetes, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases.
"While many health issues are complex and involve multiple factors, we
know that ultraviolet light is the primary cause of skin cancer and avoiding
excessive exposure to the sun and other forms of ultraviolet radiation is the
solution," said Dr. With a membership of more than 14,000 physicians
worldwide, the Academy is committed to: advancing the diagnosis and medical,
surgical , and cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair and nails; advocating high
standards in clinical practice , education, and research in dermatology; and
supporting and enhancing patient care for a lifetime of healthier skin.

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John A.D.benitec. Forward-looking
statements involve risks and uncertainties .D. Cockerell.

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work is intended to extend our efforts to develop novel RNA-based treatments
for AIDS patients that provide better and safer alternatives to HAART.
Benitec (ASX: BLT) is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange and has its
clinical operations centered in the heart of Silicon Valley in Mountain View,
California, USA.
The manufacturers of indoor tanning equipment are regulated at the federal
level.

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Indoor tanning is a booming business in the United States , generating
estimated revenues in excess of $5 billion a year. Most salons use bulbs in
their tanning beds that emit a significant amount of ultraviolet B and
ultraviolet A radiation -- both of which are associated with the development
of skin cancer and premature aging.aad.

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American Academy of Dermatology Issues Statement Endorsing the World Health Organization's Recommendation to Restrict Tanning Bed Use

Once manufacturers sell the equipment to tanning salons, it is
generally up to each individual state to regulate their operations. Cockerell.

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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif."

About Benitec
Benitec is an international biotechnology company focused on developing
therapeutics to treat serious diseases using its proprietary RNAi technology."
The American Academy of Dermatology (Academy), founded in 1938, is the
largest, most influential, and most representative of all dermatologic
associations.

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million federal grant awarded to City of Hope by the National Institute of
Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in Maryland, USA, through its
Innovative Preclinical and Clinical Program., chairman of the Division of Virology of the Beckman
Research Institute and principal investigator on the grant, stated,
"Ultimately, you want to replace T-cells through stem cells, but T-cell
immunotherapy is a potentially viable therapeutic for AIDS patients who have
lost T-cells.1101
lreisinger@benitec . "This reputable, internationally respected
medical organization has confirmed what the Academy has known for many years. While 26
states regulate tanning salon operators, the legislation varies in severity
and there is limited enforcement.
We urge the federal government and all states to take immediate action to
protect young people from this unhealthy activity.

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Collaborators with City of Hope
on the grant include the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of
Pennsylvania , University of Washington and Colorado State University. Our early results are highly promising and a T-cell approach
will allow us to treat patients earlier in the disease progression of AIDS.
It is estimated that there will be about 105,750 new cases of melanoma (the
deadliest form of skin cancer ) in 2005, which represents a 10 percent increase
in new cases of melanoma from 2004. However, other states may only establish educational and training
standards for tanning salon operators."
The American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA) position statement
on indoor tanning encourages states to aggressively pursue legislation that
protect children.

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Its lead therapeutic programs are designed to create novel
RNAi-based therapies for the hepatitis C virus (HCV) and the human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV). For more information, visit
http://www.
-- A Surgeon General's warning should be placed on all tanning devices.

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U. Cockerell, M. In fact, the United States Department of
Health and Human Services lists ultraviolet radiation from the sun or
artificial light sources such as tanning beds and sun lamps as a known
carcinogen. Specifically, the AADA supports the following requirements
for indoor tanning facilities:

-- No minor should be permitted to use tanning devices.org .

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(ASX: BLT)
today announced a collaboration with City of Hope (based in Duarte California)
to develop a novel T-cell based therapy for AIDS patients. This portion of the program stems from the seminal
work of John J. SCHAUMBURG, Ill. We
applaud the state legislators in Texas, California and Tennessee who have
worked vigorously to enact tough legislation restricting the use of indoor
tanning facilities, especially among minors. "While we
protect our young people from using alcohol and tobacco, we do not protect
them from engaging in indoor tanning, which research has shown is dangerous.

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"The American Academy of Dermatology commends the World Health
Organization for recognizing how dangerous tanning beds are, especially to
young people," said dermatologist Clay J.

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For more information, please visit http://www. Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a
Comprehensive Cancer Center, the highest designation bestowed by the National
Cancer Institute, and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer
Network., president of the
American Academy of Dermatology. For
more information, contact the Academy at 1-888-462-DERM (3376) or
http://www.

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Benitec Forward-looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that reflect the
Company's current expectations regarding future events.

"Throughout most of the country, none of the basic safety measures that
the Academy is proposing are required," stated Dr.

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Benitec Announces NIH Funded AIDS Collaboration

An RNA-based HIV therapeutic, co-developed with
City of Hope in Duarte, California , is expected to enter phase I clinical
trials in 2006.. Actual events could differ
materially from those projected herein and depend on a number of factors
including the success of the Company 's research strategy, the applicability of
the discoveries made therein, the successful and timely completion of clinical
studies and the uncertainties related to the regulatory process."
This year, more than 1 million new cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed
in the United States -- exceeding the incidence of all other cancers combined.

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, Chair of the Division of Molecular Biology of
the Beckman Research Institute of the City of Hope, demonstrating RNA-mediated
inhibition of HIV replication .
We strongly encourage the adoption of WHO's recommendation nationwide and
worldwide. For example , some states go so far as to
prohibit access to tanning booths by minors without parental consent , while
some require salon owners to post warning signs in a visible location in the
salon.

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This collaboration
will be the second HIV-related collaboration between Benitec and City of Hope
and will be funded through Phase I clinical trials by a portion of a $7.News + World Report as one of America 's best medical centers for cancer
treatment, City of Hope is a pioneer in the fields of bone marrow
transplantation and genetics. We encourage more states to
consider the WHO recommendation and enact and enforce regulations that
prohibit indoor tanning for minors. A sister organization to the Academy, the American Academy of
Dermatology Association is the resource for government affairs , health policy
and practice information for dermatologists, and plays a major role in
formulating socioeconomic policies that can enhance the quality of
dermatologic care.

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plans to develop the key quantitative assays to support the regulatory
submissions for this program in 2006.com. It is not associated with playing sports or
other outdoor activities, but is practiced solely for cosmetic reasons. "That means children and teens have open access to
equipment that appears to be utilized in an often careless fashion.

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Australia:
Sandra Moore
+61 7 3217 8540
smoore@benitec.