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National Biotechnology Strategy
(Last reviewed: 30 Jun 2008)
Biotechnology Australia ceased operation on 30 June 2008. The information on this website has been archived and will no longer be updated.
The National Biotechnology Strategy was launched in July 2000 to provide a framework for the development of Australian biotechnology. Funding of $30.5 million over three years (2001-04) was provided for targeted initiatives to support the Government’s vision for biotechnology. The Strategy received a further $66.5 million in 2001, with funding for the Biotechnology Centre of Excellence, the Australian Stem Cell Centre, and additional funding for the Biotechnology Innovation Fund (BIF).
A further $20 million was provided in July 2004 to continue the National Biotechnology Strategy and Biotechnology Australia until 2008. Further funding was also provided to extend support for the Australian Stem Cell Centre until 2010-11.
An independent evaluation of the National Biotechnology Strategy and Biotechnology Australia has been completed, and is being considered by Government.
As well as specific funding for the National Biotechnology Strategy, biotechnology also benefits from access to funding through other Government programs in the health, agriculture, environment, industry and education portfolios.
In addition to the Australian Government’s contribution to biotechnology, State and Territory governments also commit substantial resources to the development of biotechnology.
The key objective of the National Biotechnology Strategy is to provide a framework for Government and key stakeholders to work together to ensure that developments in biotechnology are captured for the benefit of the Australian community, industry and the environment, while safeguarding human health and ensuring environmental protection.
The strategy addresses six key themes with specific objectives and activities to achieve them:
- Biotechnology in the community
- Ensuring effective regulation
- Biotechnology in the economy
- Australian biotechnology in the global market
- Resources for biotechnology
- Maintaining momentum and coordination.
Following the 2004 US BIO conference, a National Approach Work Program was agreed to by Australian Governments to build on national strengths in biotechnology collaboratively to avoid duplication and dilution of effort.
In 2003 an independent evaluation of the National Biotechnology Strategy and Biotechnology Australia was undertaken, follow this link to find out more.
Download the Australian Biotechnology: A National Strategy below.
Go to the archive site to view a PDF of Final Report from mid-term review and a PDF of Australian Biotechnology Progress and Achievements.
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