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(25 November 2025): In our 5Qs with… series in THRIVE, we speak with leaders across Australia’s life sciences sector — from CEOs and C-suite executives to key decision-makers — to hear their perspectives on the ecosystem and their vision for its future. 

(9 October 2025): AusBiotech welcomes the release of new guidance, Understanding Selection Criteria for Medical Device Application Audits, by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). Read more

(2 October 2025): In the third quarter of 2025, AusBiotech has proudly welcomed a significant number of new members.

(5 September 2025): This September, AusBiotech will be celebrating Global Biotech Week (21–27 September), an international initiative designed to raise public and policymaker awareness of the biotechnology industry's importance and global potential. Together, these milestones shine a light on the people, organisations, and innovations driving better health outcomes in Australia and around the world. 

(20 August 2025): Last week, Australians came together to mark National Science Week — a celebration of the people and companies transforming discovery into innovations that improve lives.

(20 August 2025): AusBiotech was proud to partner with the Translational Research Institute (TRI) for a BioBriefing event where we welcomed Queensland’s Deputy Premier, the Hon Jarrod Bleijie MP, who announced the new name of the TRI’s Australia-first on-demand cGMP biomanufacturing facility: ENTRI. 

(20 August 2025): In our 5Qs with… series in THRIVE, we speak with leaders across Australia’s life sciences sector — from CEOs and C-suite executives to key decision-makers — to hear their perspectives on the ecosystem and their vision for its future. This edition features Dr Steve Burnell, Managing Director of Tenmile and Chair of its Investment Committee. 

(6 August 2025): In her powerful and future-focused maiden speech to Parliament, Senator Michelle Ananda-Rajah (VIC) laid out a vivid 40-year vision for Australia driven by science, technology and resilient communities. Among the most compelling messages was her call to harness the nation’s strengths in biotechnology — and transform it into a sovereign economic powerhouse.

(6 August 2025): Applications are now open for companies to pitch at AusBiotech Invest 2025 — Australia’s largest life sciences investment event, connecting innovators with capital to accelerate breakthroughs from research to commercialisation.

(23 July 2025): AusBiotech is a member of the Regulatory and Technical Consultative Forum for medical devices (RegTech Forum). This forum, chaired by the TGA, meets quarterly and provides AusBiotech members a mechanism to raise regulatory or technical issues of concern, and identify opportunities to improve current regulatory practices.

(23 July 2025): At AusBiotech, we are proud to highlight Australian life sciences innovators through our Spotlight series — shining a light on local homegrown life sciences capabilities that reflect Australia’s broader vision for health innovation, commercialisation, and sovereign manufacturing. 

(23 July 2025): As we mark the midpoint of 2025, AusBiotech CEO Rebekah Cassidy reflects on our key achievements and the opportunities shaping the sector. 

(23 July 2025): National Science Week (9–17 August 2025) is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology, recognising the research, discovery, and innovation shaping our world. This year’s theme — ‘Decoding the Universe: Exploring the unknown with nature’s hidden language’ — invites us to explore the fundamental building blocks of life and DNA, from quantum science and biology to data and diagnostics. 

(9 July 2025): The Albanese Government has signalled its intention to focus on boosting the nation’s sluggish productivity during this parliamentary term. Treasurer Jim Chalmers is kicking things off with an Economic Reform Roundtable at Parliament House in August.

(9 July 2025): The Albanese Government has signalled its intention to focus on boosting the nation’s sluggish productivity during this parliamentary term. Treasurer Jim Chalmers is kicking things off with an Economic Reform Roundtable at Parliament House in August.

(12 June 2025): AusBiotech and members of our MedTech Regulatory Affairs Advisory Group were pleased to participate in the RegTech Forum held at the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) in Canberra on Thursday, 29 May. 

(28 May 2025): The Australian Government's Strategic Examination of Australia's Research and Development (SERD) system is set help grow core science and innovation capability. 

(28 May 2025): At AusBiotech’s flagship medical technology event, AusMedtech 2025, nearly 500 delegates gathered in Sydney to explore the future of healthcare and hear directly from some of Australia’s most influential leaders.

(14 May 2025): AusBiotech is pleased to support the next United Kingdom-Australia BioBridge event, taking place on 26 May 2025, which will bring together senior leaders from across the biotechnology, healthcare, and life sciences sectors.

(30 April 2025): In the 2024-25 Federal Budget, the Australian Department of Industry, Science and Resources announced a strategic examination of Australia’s research and development (R&D) policies. 

(30 April 2025): In the first quarter of this year, AusBiotech proudly welcomed a significant number of new members. 

(9 April 2025): We recently held our Engage for Impact event both in Sydney and online, designed to support members with the insights, skills, and networks needed to navigate Australia’s political landscape and build valuable connections for their organisations. 

(30 April 2025): AusBiotech is pleased to announce that the deadline to submit Expressions of Interest to join our influential NSW, QLD, SA, VIC, and WA State Committees has been extended to 16 May. 

(9 April 2025): AusBiotech has set out clear asks to all sides of politics ahead of the 2025 Federal Election on 3 May. It’s time for urgent action to ensure Australia’s thriving life sciences sector is recognised as a strategic national priority.