Onshore manufacturing of life-saving mRNA vaccines took a major step forward today, with the Australian Government, Moderna and the Victorian Government finalising all arrangements for the 10-year partnership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Under the agreements, an mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility will be built at Monash University, helping protect Australians against future pandemics, supporting local industry and creating highly skilled local jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moderna will also establish its headquarters and a Regional Research Centre in Victoria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once operational, the facility will be able to produce up to 100 million vaccine doses every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once this critical onshore mRNA capability is established, Australia will reduce its dependence on imported mRNA vaccines and our vulnerability to supply disruptions or delays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It will give Australians local and ongoing access to Moderna\u2019s COVID-19 vaccine \u2013 Spikevax \u2013 and give us an onshore mRNA manufacturing capability in the event of a new pandemic, such as avian influenza or another new pathogen, vaccine-resistant COVID-19 variants or a global resurgence of infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The partnership will lead to a world-class mRNA ecosystem based in Melbourne, attract highly skilled staff and expand local capability through joint ventures with leading Australian research organisations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe COVID-19 pandemic is a once in a generation challenge that gives us a once in a generation opportunity to come back stronger and better than ever.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe pandemic has shown us how important local manufacturing capability is to our security and to our health.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis significant deal will protect Australians and Australian sovereignty.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis agreement means that Victoria will be home to Moderna\u2019s only mRNA manufacturing and finishing centre in the Southern Hemisphere.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe have the skills and the equipment needed to deliver this vital onshore capability – it will save lives, create jobs and strengthen Victoria’s position as a national leader in medical manufacturing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe pandemic has shown us how important it is to have strong sovereign capacity \u2013 we\u2019re not wasting a second in making sure we have access to the vaccines we need to keep Victorians safe.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI was honoured to sign an agreement today with my Victorian Government counterpart \u2013 Minister for Innovation, Medical Research and the Digital Economy Jaala Pulford \u2013 to finalise this 10-year strategic partnership.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt was a pivotal step in helping protect Australians against future pandemics while supporting local industry.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAustralia has the world-class capabilities needed to develop and produce the next generation of medical technology, matched with leading researchers and a highly skilled workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis landmark agreement signals the Australian Government\u2019s commitment and support for sovereign manufacturing capability in critical industries.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe warmly welcome Moderna to Melbourne – this facility and research centre together with Victoria’s world-class science and health tech will generate major medical breakthroughs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe\u2019ll keep making the big, bold investments needed to make sure we have the best research, the best facilities and the best treatments to keep Victorians safe and healthy.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe look forward to being a part of the Monash Clayton precinct and contributing to the R&D ecosystem in Melbourne and across Australia.\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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