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
- $444 million total spend on R&D (2020–21)
- $230 million to health sciences
- $91 million to plant and animal production & products
- $33.3 million to environmental management
Figures are approximate values.
View more information in the Queensland Government R&D expenditure report (2020–2021)
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The Queensland Government has invested strongly in our scientific excellence and capability for over 20 years. We work across government, the research sector and industry to grow an innovative and thriving science sector that has the scale, quality, and diversity to deliver real-world impact.
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The Office of the Queensland Chief Scientist informs science strategy across government, increases Queenslanders’ engagement and participation in science-based activities and helps promote Queensland science.
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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.
