The growing evidence of an emerging tick-borne disease that causes a Lyme-like illness for many Australian patients, with particular reference to:

1. the prevalence and geographic distribution of Lyme-like illness in Australia;
2. methods to reduce the stigma associated with Lyme-like illness for patients, doctors and researchers;
3. the process for diagnosis of patients with a Lyme-like illness, with a specific focus on the laboratory testing procedures and associated quality assurance processes, including recognition of accredited international laboratory testing;
4. evidence of investments in contemporary research into Australian pathogens specifically acquired through the bite of a tick and including other potential vectors;
5. potential investment into research to discover unique local causative agents causing a growing number of Australians debilitating illness;
6. the signs and symptoms Australians with Lyme-like illness are enduring, and the treatment they receive from medical professionals; and
7. any other related matters.