Government fails in bid to block Senate inquiry
11 February 2020 The enabling legislation for proposed changes to the R&D Tax Incentive ha officially been referred to a Senate inquiry. The government failed in a bid to block the inquiry. Labor combined with the Greens and…
Under-the-radar BRII program surfaces
11 February 2020 James Riley, Editorial Director The Industry department’s Business Research and Innovation Initiative has been on a slow burn since it was announced as part of the National Innovation and Science Agenda in December 2015. The Challenge-based…
$5.5 million for international research collaborations in human health
6 February 2020 The Australian Government is investing $5.5 million in 10 ground-breaking medical research projects aimed at improving outcomes in mental health, dementia, aged care, cerebral palsy, diabetes and many more life-changing conditions. The Hon Greg Hunt…
Doherty Institute scientists first to grow and share Wuhan coronavirus
29 January 2020 Scientists from The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute) in Melbourne have successfully grown the Wuhan coronavirus from a patient sample, which will provide expert international laboratories with crucial information to help…
R&D tax set for Senate showdown
28 January 2020 By Denham Sadler, Senior Reporter Government cuts to the research and development tax incentive (RDTI) are set for a Senate showdown next week and is expected to be referred back to the same committee that rejected…
Melbourne’s award-winning cancer treatment device
23 January 2020 Radiation oncology specialist, Chuan-Dong Wen has spent five years developing a device which is offering hope to cancer patients. He accepted the ‘Inspiration of the Year’ Award at the 26th National iAwards. by Georgina Jerums | 23 Jan…
Business, Sport Back New Drive To Support Fire-Affected Communities
20 January 2020 The Victorian Government has released details of a new initiative that will see more than 115 major organisations hold multi-day stays in bushfire affected areas in regional Victoria. Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Tourism,…
TGA – Consultations on adoption of European Union guidelines in Australia
13 January 2020 Your comments on the proposed adoption or non-adoption of these EU guidelines, particularly your advice on whether you support the proposed action, would be appreciated. Comments may be sent by email or mail and should…
$8.9 million investment for cancer research
18 December 2019 A media release from Senator the Hon. Anne Ruston MP, Acting Minister for Health, about $8.9 million for cancer research in Australia, through Cancer Australia’s Priority-driven Collaborative Cancer Research Scheme. … The Morrison Government has…
BioMedVic Celebrates Twenty Years Of Achievements
12 December 2019 By BioMedVic Comms On Thursday 5th December 2019 BioMedVic gathered a crowd in the beautiful Treetops room at the Melbourne Museum to celebrate twenty years of biomedical achievements. At this warm reception, BioMedVic counted with the participation…
$14.8M Research Boost to Develop Breakthrough Ideas for Better Health
13 December 2019 MTPConnect – the Australian Government’s Medical Technology, Biotechnology, and Pharmaceutical (MTP) Industry Growth Centre – and the Acting Minister for Health, the Hon Alan Tudge MP, today announced $14.8 million of funding for 17 early stage…
Proposed Bill to Reduce R&D Benefit
12 December 2019 By Alun Needham, Principal Director – Government Incentives, KPMG On 5 December 2019, the last sitting day of the year, the Government introduced legislation that will have significant implications for companies accessing the…
