A landmark 10-year plan for Australia’s first national health and medical research strategy is a step closer with the release today of a draft strategy for consultation.
The strategy aims to accelerate the Albanese Government’s plan to transform health and medical research and place Australia at the forefront of global health and medical innovation.
To shape the final strategy, the Albanese Government is seeking feedback on the draft strategy from the research community through submissions, webinars, workshops and roundtables.
The Chair of the strategy, Ms Rosemary Huxtable, has developed the Draft National Health and Medical Research Strategy in close consultation with the health and medical research sector.
Researchers, clinicians, health care professionals, policymakers, industry leaders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researchers and community leaders, and consumers have all provided insights.
The final strategy is due to Government by the end of 2025.
Quotes attributable to Minister Butler:
“We have world-class medical researchers right here in Australia whose ideas can bring better health outcomes for Australians and people around the world.
“This landmark strategy will accelerate health and medical research in Australia to deliver innovative, equitable health outcomes.
“This strategy will not only enable bold and transformative ideas but also strengthen our global leadership in health and medical research.
“I encourage members of the Australian health and medical research community to review and provide feedback to Ms Huxtable on the draft strategy to ensure it reflects their vision and priorities.”