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 |
|---|---|
Creating a more dynamic and resilient economy – Interim Report15 September 2025 |
On 31 July 2025, The Productivity Commission released the Interim Report from the ‘Creating a dynamic and resilient economy’ productivity inquiry. As one of Government’s five productivity pillars, the inquiry aims to boost business investment and reduce regulatory barriers to enhance economic adaptability.
The Interim Report is currently open to public feedback, with final recommendations due to the government around December. |
Investing in cheaper, cleaner energy and the net zero transformation – Interim Report15 September 2025 |
On 3 August 2025, The Productivity Commission released the Interim Report from the ‘Investing in cheaper, cleaner energy and the net zero transformation’ productivity inquiry. As one of Government’s five productivity pillars, the inquiry aims to accelerate clean energy infrastructure, reduce the cost of decarbonisation, and encourage private-sector adaptation to net-zero goals.
The Interim Report is currently open to public feedback, with final recommendations due to the government around December. |
Harnessing data and digital technology – Interim Report15 September 2025 |
On 5 August 2025, The Productivity Commission released the Interim Report from the ‘Harnessing data and digital technology’ productivity inquiry. As one of Government’s five productivity pillars, the inquiry aims to promote data access, digital transformation, AI adoption, privacy outcomes, and more efficient digital reporting.
The Interim Report is currently open to public feedback, with final recommendations due to the government around December. |
Building a skilled and adaptable workforce – Interim Report15 September 2025 |
On 11 August 2025, The Productivity Commission released the Interim Report from the ‘Building a skilled and adaptable workforce’ productivity inquiry. As one of Government’s five productivity pillars, the inquiry aims to strengthen education, training, occupational mobility, and workforce flexibility.
The Interim Report is currently open to public feedback, with final recommendations due to the government around December. |
Delivering quality care more efficiently – Interim Report15 September 2025 |
On 13 August 2025, The Productivity Commission released the Interim Report from the ‘Delivering quality care more efficiently’ productivity inquiry. As one of Government’s five productivity pillars, the inquiry aims to improve care services by reforming safety regulations, integrating services, and investing in preventive measures.
The Interim Report is currently open to public feedback, with final recommendations due to the government around December. |
Review of the Statement on Consumer and Community Involvement in Health and Medical Research21 September 2025 |
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and the Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF) are working together to review the 2016 Statement on Consumer and Community Involvement in Health and Medical Research (the Statement).
Following consultations in 2024 that sought views and opinions on how the Statement could be improved, NHMRC and CHF have released a draft revised Statement. Revising the Statement provides an opportunity to streamline and refocus the content to help to shape consumer and community involvement policy at all levels into the future. It emphasises the principles and values of consumer and community involvement and the roles and responsibilities of all involved in health and medical research. |