Coinciding with the commencement of Australia’s vaccine roll-out on 21 February 2021, the Academy released a statement that welcomed this important step, and highlighted the Therapeutic Goods Administration’s robust review process for vaccine efficacy and safety. The statement also called for Australia to play a role in timely and affordable access to the vaccine for […]
On 11 July the Academy published a joint call for action in partnership with the Australian Academy of Science for ‘Improving accessibility and linkage of data to achieve better health outcomes for all Australians’. The statement highlighted the need to reduce barriers caused by jurisdictional, legal and ethical regulations that risk causing serious delays to […]
On 1 February 2019, the Academy published a statement ahead the Federal Election, to set out our vision for how a future Government can further improve the lives of all Australians through health and medical science, while also advancing Australia’s international competitiveness and future prosperity. The statement highlighted how research and innovation drive economic growth, […]
In October 2018 the Academy responded to a consultation on the Women in STEM Decadal Plan, a 10-year roadmap jointly led by the Australian Academy of Science and the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering. In our response, we highlighted the opportunity for Australia to gain a competitive edge by addressing the issues and barriers […]