Members statements
360biolabs
John BERGER (Southern Metropolitan) (09:44): I have two matters for today. First, I had the honour to represent the Deputy Premier and Minister for Medical Research to formally open 360biolabs, a brand new lab and offices just a short drive away from my office. I want to thank Dr Alistair Draffan, Angela Luttick and Melinda Pryor from 360biolabs for having me, and of course Associate Professor David Anderson from the Burnet Institute, lead scientist for the Victorian government Dr Amanda Caples and many more who got this done. This is a world-class custom-built facility that will increase Victoria’s medical research capabilities and reputation as the biotech capital in the Southern Hemisphere. I am proud to be a member of a Labor government that understands and supports our medical research sector, a sector that is home to 18 independent research institutes and supports more than 30,000 jobs. Well done to all those involved in getting this up and running.