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menzies school of health research amendment bill (Serial 163) Bill presented and read a first time. Mr ELFERINK (Health): Madam Speaker, I move that the bill be now read a second time. The purpose of this bill is to amend the existing legislation to reframe the composition of the board of the Menzies School of Health Research. The new board will be an independent, influential and skills-based board with a governance framework which is consistent with other high level medical research institutes within Australia to foster growth and development of northern Australia in health research, education and capacity development. The main amendments to this bill seek to strengthen the current board structure and expand the skills and expertise of the board of the Menzies School of Health Research. The expansion of the skills and expertise of board members will significantly increase the board’s capacity to enhance commercial opportunities across the Northern Territory, Australia and the Asia-Pacific regions. It will also address performance, risk management, marketing, philanthropic and global engagement to further its objectives through sustainable health and equity improvements. Section 11 of the act has been amended and reframed to reflect the current best practice and board structure whereby community and business sector representatives will act swiftly in the best interest of the organisation in response to change. Madam Speaker, I commend this bill to honourable members and table a copy of the explanatory statement. |