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The Standing Committee on State Development of the Legislative Council of New South Wales, Australia announced the formation of an inquiry into nanotechnology on December 12, 2007. This document is the original press release announcing the inquiry. This inquiry sought to raise awareness of nanotechnology issues and to examine existing and potential future regulations to ensure that they adequately address the new risks that nanomaterials pose to workers and consumers. Written submissions were encouraged from scientists, corporations, and the general public. |