The Australian Government established the Australian Research Committee (ARCom) in response to a need for greater coordination of its research investment. In 2012 the ARCom issued a discussion paper as part of its consultation on the development of a National Research Investment Plan (NRIP). Research Australia made a submission to the consultation, and the NRIP was subsequently provided to the Government in late 2012. The Minister has outlined a process for implementing the NRIP, and Research Australia will continue to engage with ARCom and the Government on this initiative.