Pharmaceuticals and Health Technologies 

The Pharmaceutical Industry Working Group is chaired jointly by the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research and the Minister for Health and Ageing and provides a forum where Government and industry representatives can discuss key issues.

Information on the Department's role in the development of the pharmaceuticals industry and information about the new investment program, the Pharmaceuticals Partnership Program.

Information about the regulatory requirements for quality and reimbursement of products in the pharmaceuticals industry.

A high level taskforce of industry and union leaders who were tasked with examining the drivers and barriers to attracting new internationally competitive and sustainable manufacturing, R&D and clinical trials investment in the pharmaceuticals sector.

A Business Case study for an Australian Mammalian Cell Biopharmaceutical Facility.

Fact Sheet relating to a one-off A$10 million grant to support the establishment of a small-scale mammalian cell production facility in Australia.

Guidelines to assist applicants in applying for a one-off A$10 million grant to support the establishment of a small-scale mammalian cell production facility in Australia.

Information about a one-off A$10 million grant to support the establishment of a small-scale mammalian cell production facility in Australia to bridge the infrastructure gap in the national biotechnology manufacturing value chain.

The Pharmaceuticals Partnerships Program was a $150 million five year competitive entry program, focused on increasing the level of high quality pharmaceuticals R&D and the number of partnerships between pharmaceuticals companies and the research sector.

The Australian Pharmaceuticals Industry Data Card provides charts and statistics on industry turnover, employment, exports, manufacturing value, growth in business expenditure on R&D and supplier market share.

Links to sites related to the pharmaceutical industry.

The Clinical Trials Action Group of the Pharmaceuticals Industry Working Group (PIWG) held its first meeting at Parliament House on 28 October 2009.

This page shows submissions made to the Clinical Trials Action Group.

This page lists the names and positions of the Chairs and mebers of the five reference groups.