#$%^&*AU2009202678B220120816.pdf#####ABSTRACT The invention relates to an apparatus for injecting a fluid into body tissue, the apparatus comprising: 5 a hollow needle; and fluid delivery means, wherein the apparatus is adapted to actuate the fluid delivery means in use so as to concurrently inject fluid into body tissue during insertion of the needle into the io said body tissue. N: Sydney Cases Patent 55000-55999 P55403.AU.1 Specis P55403.AU.1 Specification 2009-7-1.doc 1/07/09