BENITEC BIOPHARMA INC.

3940 Trust Way

Hayward, California 94545

December 15, 2022

VIA EDGAR

Tyler Howes

United States Securities and Exchange Commission

Division of Corporation Finance

Office of Life Sciences

100 F Street, N.E.

Washington, D.C. 20549-1004

 

Re:

Benitec Biopharma Inc.

Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-268763)

Dear Mr. Howes,

Pursuant to Rule 461 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Benitec Biopharma Inc. hereby requests acceleration of the effective date of the above-referenced Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-268763), as amended, so that it may become effective at 4:15 p.m., Eastern Time on December 19, 2022, or as soon thereafter as practicable.

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Very truly yours,
BENITEC BIOPHARMA INC.
By:  

/s/ Dr. Jerel Banks

  Name: Dr. Jerel Banks
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

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