The Daniel Andrews Labor Victorian State Government identified a number of 'priority sectors' in which to invest and develop. In March 2016 the Victorian State Government published Medical Technologies and Pharmaceuticals Sector Strategy explicitly designating the medical technology and pharmaceuticals sector a priority sector and outlining policy directions to support it accordingly.
The Government had also been identifying what it referred to as 'National Employment and Innovation Clusters' (Plan Melbourne, 2017). National Employment and Innovation Clusters are geographical areas that "offer significant opportunities for employment, economic and investment growth for the state"(Melbourne Biomedical Precinct,2017).
In 2019 the State Government of Victoria Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions was established. The Office of the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct sits within this department. It appears the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct developed organically over many years beginning with the establishment of The Royal Melbourne Hospital in 1848 and The University of Melbourne in 1853. According to the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct website (c.2019) there are over 40 hospitals, medical research institutes, biotechnology organisations and Universities in the precinct whose geographical proximity has supported collaboration and is a key strength for the sector.
Diabetes Victoria is a partner of the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct.
Monash Children's Hospital is a partner of the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct.
The Peter MacCallum Cancer Institute is part of the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct Leadership Group
Cancer Trials Australia is a partner of the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct.
The BioMelbourne Network is a partner of the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct.
BioGrid Australia is a partner of the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct.
The Melbourne Academic Centre for Health (MACH) is a partner of the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct.
BioCurate is a partner of the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct.
Polyactiva is a partner of the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct.
Bio21 Molecular Science and Biotechnology Institute (Bio21 Institute) is a partner of the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct.
The Lowitja Institute Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health CRC is a partner of the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct.
The Hudson Institute of Medical Research is a partner of the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct.
Frances Perry House is a partner of the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct.
The Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre (ONJCWC) is a partner of the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct.
RMIT University is a Melbourne Biomedical Precinct Partner, 2019 -
The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute is part of the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct Leadership Group.
Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV) is a partner of the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct.
Biomedical Research Victoria is a partner of the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct.
The Australian Genome Research Facility (AGRF) is a partner of the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct.
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne is part of the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct Leadership Group.
St Vincent's Institute of Medical Research is a partner of the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct.
Cell Therapies Pty Ltd is a partner of the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct.
The Centre for Palliative Care (CPC) is a partner of the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct.
The Convergence Science Network is a partner of the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct.
Melbourne Bioinformatics is a partner of the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct.
Melbourne Private Hospital is a partner of the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct.
Neuroscience Trails Australia (NTA) is a partner of the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct.
Orygen The National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health is a partner of the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct.
Phoenix Australia is a partner of the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct.
Deakin University is a Melbourne Biomedical Precinct Partner. 2019 -
CSIRO Molecular and Health Technologies is part of the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct Leadership Group.
CSL Limited is part of the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct Leadership Group.
The Royal Children's Hospital is part of the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct Leadership Group.
The Royal Melbourne Hospital is part of the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct Leadership Group.
The Royal Women's Hospital is part of the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct Leadership Group.
The Bionics Institute is a Melbourne Biomedical Precinct Partner.
The Centre for Eye Research Australia is a Melbourne Biomedical Precinct Partner.
The Murdoch Children's Research Institute is part of the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct Leadership group.
The National Ageing Research Institute Incorporated is a Melbourne Biomedical Precinct Partner.
Swinburne University is a Melbourne Biomedical Precinct Partner.
Monash University is a Melbourne Biomedical Precinct Partner.
The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital is a Melbourne Biomedical Precinct Partner.
The Peter Doherty Institute belongs to the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct Leadership Group.
The University of Melbourne is part of the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct Leadership Group.