Health topic quickview: Research and development

Breastfeeding

27 February 2013

The Australian Government is committed to protecting, promoting, supporting and monitoring breastfeeding throughout Australia.

Campaign research reports

08 November 2012

These research reports outline the aims of the campaigns, and outcomes in respect of levels of awareness and attitudes once the campaigns were complete.

Campaign Certification Statements

07 November 2012

Australian Government agencies conducting information and advertising campaigns must comply with all relevant policies and processes issued and amended from time to time by the Cabinet Secretary or the Minister for Finance and Deregulation or the agency responsible for such policies, currently the Department of Finance and Deregulation (Finance). The requirements for review and certification of campaigns are determined by the value of the campaign and whether advertising will be undertaken.

Gene Technology

19 January 2009

The Gene Technology Act 2000 is a national scheme for the regulation of genetically modified organisms in Australia, in order to protect the health and safety of Australians and the Australian environment by identifying risks posed by or as a result of gene technology, and to manage those risks by regulating certain dealings with genetically modified organisms

Women's Health - Longitudinal Study

03 December 2007

The Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health is a landmark 20-year study to identify trends in women’s health. The study is now past its halfway point and continues to provide valuable information on women across three generations, as a guide to future policy.

Youth Health

03 December 2007

Overview of the health of Australia's young people.