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Committees and advisory bodies

Our statutory advisory committees, working groups and industry consultation groups help support what we do. Advisory bodies and committees provide us with independent, expert advice on the regulation of therapeutic goods, including medicines, medical devices, biologicals and chemicals.

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Advisory committees and working groups 

Advisory committees and working groups support us by providing independent expert advice on the regulation of medicines, medical devices, biologicals and chemicals. Examples include the Advisory Committee on Medicines, Advisory Committee on Medical Devices and Advisory Committee on Vaccines. These groups are made up of specialists in science, medicine, industry and consumer health representatives. 

Collaboration with these groups provides us with different perspectives from across all areas. The groups only provide recommendations and any final decisions relating to the regulation of therapeutic goods are made by us. Collaboration is vital for informed, transparent, evidence-based regulation. We manage these committees under strict governance to ensure integrity and confidentiality. 

Please note that this page is not an exhaustive list of advisory committees and working groups. If you are unable to find the committee you are looking for, please reach out to commmittees@health.gov.au.

Statutory committees

Statutory committees are expert advisory groups established under the Therapeutic Goods Regulations 1990  to support us in the regulation of therapeutic goods. While the committees can provide expertise advise on matters, they do not make decisions in relation to the regulation of therapeutic goods.

You can find more information on how statutory committees are managed at TGA statutory advisory committees.

Non-statutory committees and forums

Non-statutory committees are expert or consultative groups that support our regulatory processes. They provide technical, clinical or consumer perspectives on emerging issues and policy development. 

Working groups within Australia

Working groups are expert teams that are brought together to address specific regulatory, technical or policy issues. They provide targeted advice, support and collaboration on specific regulatory areas. 

International working groups

International working groups are collaborative teams consisting of global regulators to harmonise standards, share information and address emerging health technologies.

They support regulatory convergence and innovation. We participate and co-chair these groups, to ensure Australia's interests are represented in global decision-making and best practices are adopted.

Meetings and outcomes

  • Meetings

    Search committee and working group meetings. See member information and any related meeting outcomes.

  • Joint ACMS-ACCS meetings

    Find meetings, outcomes and consultations relating to joint committee meetings of the Advisory Committee on Medicines Scheduling (ACMS) and the Advisory Committee on Chemicals Scheduling (ACCS).

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