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.
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National Allied Health Digital Uplift Plan Consultation
20 July 2025
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The Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (the Department) is developing a phased plan to uplift the digital capabilities of the allied health sector in partnership with the Australian Digital Health Agency (the Agency) and Allied Health Professions Australia (AHPA).
The Department are seeking feedback from allied health professionals, peak bodies and professional associations, other health professionals, educators and training providers, technology and software vendors, service organisations who provide or support access to allied health care, consumers and carers and all levels of government on the consultation paper. |
National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Peer Workforce Association
21 July 2025
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In the 2024-25 Commonwealth Budget, the Australian Government announced one-off seed funding to support the establishment and initial operation of a National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Peer Workforce Association (the association). The association will encompass consumer and carer peer workers of both mental health and suicide prevention specialities. While the association will focus on peer workers in mental health and suicide prevention at the outset, there is potential for expansion to other sectors once it is established.
This survey provides an opportunity to hear from mental health and suicide prevention peer workers and interested stakeholders (which may include peer workers from other sectors). |
Draft National Health Genomics Policy Framework 2026 to 2030
25 July 2025 |
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is seeking your feedback on the draft National Health Genomics Policy Framework and Implementation Plan 2026 – 2030 (the draft Framework and Implementation Plan). Your input will help refine the draft Framework and Implementation Plan, prior to finalisation later in 2025.
Feedback from all perspectives is welcomed and encouraged. |
Economic Reform Roundtable
25 July 2025 |
The government is convening the Roundtable to unlock new ideas and build consensus around reforms. These reforms focus on 3 priority areas for the government: productivity, economic resilience and budget sustainability.
We are seeking views on priority reforms to consider as part of the Roundtable process. |