Queensland Government's investment in science and research provides a foundation from which we can address future challenges.
Spending on research and development by socio-economic objectives
- $464 million total spend on R&D (2022–23)
- $197 million to health sciences
- $101 million to plant and animal production & products
- $29 million to environmental management, environmental policy, climate change and natural hazards
Figures are approximate values.
View more information in the Queensland Government R&D expenditure report (2022–2023)
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The Future Queensland Science Strategy 2024-2029 outlines Queensland’s vision to be world leading in translating science for economic impact and social and environmental outcomes.
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The Queensland Chief Scientist is a whole-of-government position that provides high-level strategic advice to the state government on the role of science, research, and innovation. Professor Kerrie Wilson commenced in the role in November 2023.
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Natural resources science
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Information on land and property, natural resources, national parks, plants and animals.
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Understand the research collections and programs of Queensland’s museums.
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To deliver high quality, innovative evidence based best practice corrective services, Queensland Corrective Services facilitates organisations and researchers to undertake ethically-approved research with the service.
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Queensland Government Statistician's Office engages in research collaborations with Queensland universities and research institutions and with other Queensland Government agencies and is an accredited data Integrating Authority with the Australian Government.
