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
Queensland’s Science and Innovation Strategy 31 March 2026	The Queensland Government is developing a science and innovation strategy to create jobs, boost regions and industries, attract investment, and solve challenges. A consultation was launched in February 2026, and input will help identify priorities, shape policy directions, and guide long-term investment in Queensland’s science and innovation system.
ACT Inquiry into endometriosis and other pelvic pain conditions 3 April 2026	The ACT Standing Committee on Social Policy has resolved to inquire into and report on endometriosis and other pelvic pain conditions. The Inquiry seeks to report on research and trials currently being explored in Australia and opportunities for these to take place in ACT, as well as the number of people suffering with the condition(s), barriers to diagnosis and treatments, the role of medical misogyny and gender biases, and economic and social impacts.

Consultation

Details

Queensland’s Science and Innovation Strategy

31 March 2026

The Queensland Government is developing a science and innovation strategy to create jobs, boost regions and industries, attract investment, and solve challenges.

A consultation was launched in February 2026, and input will help identify priorities, shape policy directions, and guide long-term investment in Queensland’s science and innovation system.

ACT Inquiry into endometriosis and other pelvic pain conditions

3 April 2026

The ACT Standing Committee on Social Policy has resolved to inquire into and report on endometriosis and other pelvic pain conditions.

The Inquiry seeks to report on research and trials currently being explored in Australia and opportunities for these to take place in ACT, as well as the number of people suffering with the condition(s), barriers to diagnosis and treatments, the role of medical misogyny and gender biases, and economic and social impacts.