Member Election Kit



Following an election for the House of Representatives on 21 August 2010 and post election negotiations with the Australian Greens and Independent Members of the House of Representatives, a new Government led by the Prime Minister, the Hon Julia Gillard MP, is expected to be sworn in by the Governor-General in the near future.  Research Australia congratulates the Gillard government on taking office.  Along with our member organisations we look forward to working with the government to ensure all Australians benefit from Australian excellence in health and medical research.

Vital Research for a Vital Australia
Research Australia has released Research Australia has released Vital Research for a Vital Australia:  Health and Medical Research Federal Election Policy Proposal.

The policy includes a six point plan that calls for a commitment to a 4% increase in funding for the National Health and Medical Research Council (in real terms) from 2011 ($500m), a $100 m package to support clinical research as part of the health reform package, a new Innovation and Technologies Fund to aid commercialization of Australian discoveries, and a national consultation to develop a Ten Year Strategic Health and Medical Research Plan for Australia. 




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Act Now - Write to the candidates of the major political parties

In previous elections commitments to medical research have been few and far between. We hope this time around to present a compelling case for investing now.  We hope you will take the opportunity to support us in our efforts to drive greater investment in research and innovation, in universities, research institutes, hospitals and community settings. 

Research Australia encourages all Australians to support Health and Medical Research by writing to candidates of the major political parties.  

You can download and adapt our standard letter which supports Research Australia's policy proposal or write your own.  
Research Australia Letter to Candidates We have also developed a questionnaire for the ALP and the Coalition asking them to address the issues health and medical research and innovation challenges the community is facing and we ask you to also ask them the same questions when writing to them.

Health and Medical Research Questionnaire for the Australian Labor Party developed by Research Australia
Innovation Questionnaire for the Australian Labor Party developed by Research Australia
Health and Medical Research Questionnaire for the Coalition developed by Research Australia
Innovation Questionnaire for the Coalition, developed by Research Australia


Current Ministry & House of Representatives

Useful Links:

Candidates
List of Members standing for re-election as at 30 July 2010
List of Sitting Members and Senators not contesting the Federal Election 2010.  Source:  The Green Guide, ABC
The Australian Labor Party Contact Details **
The Liberal Party of Australia (to be determined)
The Greens (to be determined)
The Nationals (to be determined)
Independents (to be determined)

** To receive the above lists in excel format please contact kandy.musgrave@researchaustralia.org

Prime Minister,  Political Parties & Independents

Current Ministers




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