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Committee's Report

The committee tabled its Report No. 5, 58th Parliament Queensland Institute of Medical Research Bill 2025 on 11 July 2025. The report will be debated in the Legislative Assembly in due course. 

View:  Report 
View:  Executive Summary 

ABOUT THE BILL

On 22 May 2025, Hon. Tim Nicholls MP, Minister for Health and Ambulance Services introduced the Queensland Institute of Medical Research Bill 2025 into the Queensland Parliament. The Bill was referred to the Health, Environment and Innovation Committee for consideration. 

On 22 May 2025, the Committee of the Legislative Assembly (CLA) re-referred the inquiry to the Primary Industries and Resources Committee for detailed consideration. 

View: Explanatory speech 
View: Bill 
View: Explanatory Notes 
View: Statement of compatibility 

The purpose of the Bill is to repeal and replace the Queensland Institute of Medical Research Act 1945 (Act). The Act no longer meets the legislative expectations or governance standards appropriate for the institution and repealing and replacing it will introduce new governance, procedural and operational frameworks and remove redundant provisions. The Bill will support the institutions’ ability to attract funding, deliver impactful research and remain competitive in the medical research sector. 

further information 

Further information including written briefings, correspondence, response to submissions, transcripts and answers to questions taken on notice will be available under the Related Publications tab. 

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