Australian Dental Industry Association

Advocacy

Representing Australia's dental industry in Parliament, across government, and with the stakeholders who shape policy — so our members can focus on growing their businesses.

Advocacy

Our advocacy strategies

Government engagementOngoing representation and dialogue with Government on policy, regulation and programs.

Regulatory relationshipsMaintain strong links with the Therapeutic Goods Administration and International Dental Manufacturers.

Standards leadershipOngoing representation with Standards Australia on matters impacting dental products and devices.

Parliamentary RoundtableHost an annual forum at Parliament House to discuss challenges and map practical reform pathways.

Parliamentary FriendsWork with the cross-party Parliamentary Friends of the Dental Industry group to advance shared interests.

Sector coalitionsParticipate in groups such as ACCI, the Australian Oral Health Policy Institute and the National Oral Health Sector Forum.

Parliamentary engagement

A considered, non-partisan approach that supports growth, jobs and patient safety. ADIA engages with departmental leaders and Parliament at state and federal levels, positioning the dental industry as a trusted source of evidence-based advice.

Non-partisanADIA is non-party political. We engage across all parties and jurisdictions on the merits of policy.

IntegrityWe act with trustworthiness and professionalism. All donations and memberships comply with internal controls.

TransparencyOur engagement is open and evidence-based, providing parliamentarians with reliable, independent industry advice.

Our objectives

Maintain access to senior decision-makers across parties and jurisdictions.
Provide timely, evidence-based advice on issues affecting members.
Advance reforms aligned to ADIA’s policy positions.
Support growth, job creation and sustainable operations across the industry.

ADIA Parliamentary RoundtableEach year at Parliament House in Canberra, ADIA convenes a focused forum with parliamentarians, senior officials and industry leaders. The Roundtable identifies practical reform pathways to help the industry grow, create jobs and operate sustainably.

Parliamentary Friends of the Dental IndustryEstablished with a cross-party group of federal parliamentarians, Parliamentary Friends provides a formal platform to engage on dental industry matters of public interest — strengthening connections between decision-makers and ADIA members.

Stakeholder engagement

ADIA is recognised across industry associations, dental professional groups, the broader healthcare sector and government as the peak body representing manufacturers and suppliers of quality dental products. Guided by our Strategic Plan, we build relationships that share information, skills and experience with a diverse range of external stakeholders.

Government departments & agenciesCollaborative engagement on policy, regulation and programs affecting the dental supply chain.

Business & industry associationsPartnerships that align industry objectives and share sector insights across business and professional groups.

Dental community professionalsEngagement with clinicians, academics and educators on shared priorities across oral health.

Health sector & consumer groupsDialogue that supports safe, effective products and better oral health outcomes for all Australians.

Regulatory & Technical Forum

ADIA runs a quarterly forum on regulatory and technical matters for employees of member businesses. It provides an opportunity to give feedback on Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) consultations, hear updates on recent developments, and raise other regulatory or policy issues directly with the ADIA team.

ADIA is recognised at parliamentary and departmental levels as a source of sound policy advice on matters affecting the dental industry — positioning us to advocate effectively when invited by government to review reforms of interest to the sector.

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Quarterly meetingsRegular forums keeping members informed on TGA and regulatory developments.

TGA feedbackMembers contribute directly to ADIA’s submissions on active TGA consultations.

Policy updatesStay across regulatory changes affecting dental product supply and compliance.

Open to membersAny employee of an ADIA member business can attend and raise issues directly.