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)
Science and Innovation strategy
The new strategy will unlock investment, grow industries, activate partnerships, create jobs, and deliver a better future for Queenslanders.
Queensland Chief Scientist
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.
Environment, land and water
Information on land and property, natural resources, national parks, plants and animals.
Public science museums and collections
Understand the research collections and programs of Queensland’s museums.
Corrective services research
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.
Queensland Government Statistician's Office
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.