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 Dr Talia Avrahamzon, Head of Policy and Advocacy, Research Australia via email talia.avrahamzon@researchaustralia.org.
Please click the heading in the left hand column to access consultation information from the relevant website.
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National Early Intervention Service – Draft Service Delivery Model20 January 2025 |
The Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care (the Department) is seeking feedback on the National Early Intervention Service draft service delivery model informed by targeted consultations with service providers, consumer and lived experience groups, priority population representatives and state and territory governments throughout October – December 2024. |
Review of Primary Health Network Business Model & Mental Health Flexible Funding Model22 January 2025
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The Department of Health and Aged Care is initiating a review to examine the PHN Program business model in the context of the changing operating environment, and to ensure the Program is structured to meet Government objectives:
· improving the efficiency and effectiveness of health services for people, particularly those at risk of poor health outcomes; · improving the coordination of health services and increasing access and quality support for people If you are interested in contributing to a Research Australia submission, please contact Talia.Avrahamzon@researchaustralia.org |
2025–26 Pre-Budget submissions31 January 2025 |
The Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services has called for submissions from individuals, businesses and community groups on their views regarding priorities for the 2025–26 Budget.
If you are interested in contributing to a Research Australia submission, please contact Talia.Avrahamzon@researchaustralia.org |
Adoption of International Scientific Guidelines in Australia R01-202416 January 2025 |
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is seeking feedback on whether or not certain international scientific guidelines should be adopted.
There are 19 international scientific guidelines being considered in this consultation and can be found here. |
National HMR Survey28 February 2025 |
The Minister for Health and Aged Care announced in May 2024 that the Australian Government would develop the National Health and Medical Research Strategy (National Strategy).
This survey is to capture your reaction to the development of the National Strategy, your initial opinion on important priorities to be considered, and your preferred method of consultation in the future. If you would like to discuss Research Australia’s National Strategy member engagement and consultation approach, please contact Talia.Avrahamzon@researchaustralia.org |