Welcome to NHMRC's consultation hub

We are dedicated to ensuring that the Australian community has the best opportunity to participate in developing NHMRC health advice, advice on ethical behaviour in health care and the conduct of medical research.

Open and upcoming consultations are below.

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Open consultations

  • 2025 NHMRC Audience Survey

    Our national media landscape, and the many ways in which Australians engage with online content, is everchanging. For NHMRC to remain a relevant and trustworthy source of information, we must continue to consider a variety of social, cultural, and psychological factors that influence...

    Closes today

  • Survey: Australian code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes

    The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) is reviewing the Australian code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes , 8 th edition (2013, updated 2021) (the Code). The review is being informed by advice from NHMRC’s Animal Welfare Committee and the ...

    Closes 31 January 2026