National Health and Medical Research Strategy Interdepartmental Committee

Role 

The IDC provides a regular forum for Australian Government departments and agencies interested in the establishment of the National Strategy. The functions of the IDC are to:  

• provide guidance on relevant new and emerging policy developments and linkages across health and medical research and other sectors 
• discuss and share knowledge relevant to the National Strategy 
• provide input and feedback on specific topics raised by the National Strategy development team 
• identify any governance, policy or other issues that may support or impact the progress of the National Strategy 
• contribute to risk identification and mitigation and the resolution of issues where appropriate 
• ensure the National Strategy aligns with strategic activities and plans of other government departments and agencies 
• collaborate on cross-portfolio priorities so the National Strategy aligns with the activities and plans of government departments and agencies 
• advise on the establishment of working groups that will progress specific policy tasks agreed by the IDC. 

The IDC does not remove the need for in-depth consultation with Australian Government agencies. We will engage separately with IDC departments and agencies as required.  

Members

Meetings

The IDC will meet approximately every 10 to 12 weeks, or as otherwise determined by the co-chairs. 

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