Senate debates

Wednesday, 14 May 2014

Questions without Notice

Medical Research Future Fund

2:12 pm

Photo of Fiona NashFiona Nash (NSW, National Party, Assistant Minister for Health) Share this | Hansard source

The Medical Research Future Fund will enable vital medical research that may lead to the discovery of new medicines and technologies which would be used for prevention, treatment and cure.

Medical research has a key role in making our health system sustainable for decades to come. This government is committed to investing in innovation, infrastructure and programs which have long-term economic benefits that come from new medicines and technologies. This government is committed to long-term policies—

Honourable senators interjecting—

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