Research

Many health policy initiatives are underpinned by high quality health and medical research. This year saw significant new government investment in infrastructure for medical research. The work of research institutes covers the areas of our national health goals, such as the diagnosis and management of cancer, diabetes and heart disease, the healthy development of children, new drugs and a range of Indigenous health problems, among others. These investments, along with support of the National Health and Medical Research Council and other sources of research funding, go a long way to ensuring our achievements in medical and health research continue to be highly competitive internationally.