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2012

AAMRI urges the Federal Treasurer to maintain medical research funding

27th January, 2012 The Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes (AAMRI) has urged the Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan to protect the future health and prosperity of Australians by maintaining the Government’s investment in health and medical research in the 2012-13 Budget.“With an estimated 75% of Australians reporting a long-term health ... [Read more]

2011

Bionics era begins

17th June, 2011 Prime Minister Julia Gillard today announced that Australia has transitioned from the bionic ear to the bionic era of health and medical research.In a DVD introduced by Senator Kim Carr, Minister Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, the PM announced the formation of the Bionics Institute, which follows on from the outstanding success of ... [Read more]

Commonwealth Budget 2011-12 recognises importance of medical research

11th May, 2011 The Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes welcomes the Gillard Government’s Commonwealth Budget 2011-12 for continuing to fund health and medical research at current levels. The National Health and Medical Research Council, the primary agency for health and medical funding in Australia, has received an appropriation ... [Read more]

Medical research funding must be maintained

15th April, 2011 Investment in health and medical research delivers positive economic, social and health outcomes. Australian medical research has saved lives, reduced healthcare costs, attracted international investment and built new industries. AAMRI calls on the Australian Government to at least maintain current funding for health and medical research. [Read more]

Investment in medical research saves lives and money

24th March, 2011 The Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes (AAMRI) today issued a joint open letter to all Members and Senators of the Australian Parliament calling for the Australian Government to maintain current health and medical research funding. [Read more]

2010

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