Current Consultations

Research Australia regularly contributes to the policy discussions on issues pertinent to Health and Medical Research. This can be through submissions or participating in consultations.

The following lists both consultations and invitations to make submissions which are relevant to health and medical research and/or health and innovation policy in Australia. Research Australia updates this regularly but we may not participate in every one listed.

If you would like more information or you are aware of other consultations that should be included, please contact the Policy and Advocacy Team via email
policy@researchaustralia.org.

Please click the heading in the left-hand column to access consultation information from the relevant website.

Consultation	Details
Select Committee on Productivity in Australia 20 February 2026	On 4 November 2025 the Senate established the Select Committee on Productivity in Australia. The committee will report on a range of areas, including the current position and opportunities to gain productivity growth and the impact and opportunity of technology. The committee will present a final report by 30 September 2026.
Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Research Missions program 27 February 2026	The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) is a $24.8 billion long-term investment supporting Australian health and medical research. The Research Missions program is one of the four MRFF themes. The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is conducting an evaluation of the MRFF Research Missions program (Evaluation). The Evaluation will be a key piece of evidence informing the government on the future direction of the program and its funding.

Consultation

Details

Select Committee on Productivity in Australia

20 February 2026

On 4 November 2025 the Senate established the Select Committee on Productivity in Australia. The committee will report on a range of areas, including the current position and opportunities to gain productivity growth and the impact and opportunity of technology.

The committee will present a final report by 30 September 2026.

Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Research Missions program

27 February 2026

The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) is a $24.8 billion long-term investment supporting Australian health and medical research. The Research Missions program is one of the four MRFF themes.

The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is conducting an evaluation of the MRFF Research Missions program (Evaluation). The Evaluation will be a key piece of evidence informing the government on the future direction of the program and its funding.