Our responses to parliamentary inquiries are listed here.
Parliamentary inquiries investigate:
- policy matters
- government administration
- government performance.
The committees that run inquiries come from:
- the Senate
- the House of Representatives
- both (called joint committees).
When the committee completes its inquiry it tables a report in parliament. Where the inquiry is relevant to Health, we respond to these reports and state what we intend to do.
Responses
Responses to government inquiries
Australian Government response to the Inquiry into childhood rheumatic diseases – Interim Report
Government response to inquiry
This is the government response to the interim report on Inquiry into childhood rheumatic diseases.
Australian Government response to the Mental Health and Suicide Prevention – Final Report
Government response to inquiry
This is the government response to the final report on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention report.
Administration of registration and notification by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation
Government response to inquiry
This document presents the Australian Government response to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee report on Administration of registration and notification by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and related entities under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law.
Big health data Australia's big potential – Interim report
Government response to inquiry
This document presents the Australian Government response to the Senate Select Committee report: Sixth interim report – Big health data: Australia's big potential.
Fourth interim report Mental health – a consensus for action
Government response to inquiry
This document presents the Australian Government response to the Senate Select Committee report: Fourth interim report—Mental health: a consensus for action.
Factors affecting the supply of health services and medical professionals in rural areas
Government response to inquiry
This document presents the Australian Government response to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee report: The factors affecting the supply of health services and medical professionals in rural areas.
Australia's domestic response to the WHO Commission on social determinants of health report – Closing the gap within a generation
Government response to inquiry
This document presents the Australian Government response to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee report: Australia’s domestic response to the WHO Commission on social determinants of health report – Closing the gap within a generation.
Effect of red tape on tobacco retail – Second interim report
Government response to inquiry
This document presents the Australian Government response to the Senate Select Committee report: Effect of red tape on tobacco retail – second interim report.
Obesity epidemic in Australia – Final report
Government response to inquiry
This document presents the Australian Government response to the Senate Select Committee report – Obesity Epidemic in Australia: Final Report.
Financial and tax practices of for-profit aged care providers
Government response to inquiry
This document presents the Australian Government response to the Senate Economics References Committee report – Financial and tax practices of for-profit aged care providers.
Implementation of the National Health Reform Agreement
Government response to inquiry
The Australian Government response to the Senate Finance and Public Administration Reference Committee report:
Implementation of the National Health Reform Agreement.
Implementation of the National Health Reform Agreement.
Out-of-pocket costs in Australian healthcare
Government response to inquiry
The Australian Government response to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee report:
Out-of-pocket costs in Australian healthcare.
Out-of-pocket costs in Australian healthcare.
Tobacco Harm Reduction – Report
Government response to inquiry
This document presents the Australian Government response to the Senate Select Committee report:
Tobacco Harm Reduction: Report.
Tobacco Harm Reduction: Report.
Effect of red tape on pharmacy rules– Fourth interim report
Government response to inquiry
The Australian Government response to Australian Government response to the Senate Select Committee report: Effect of red tape on pharmacy rules – Fourth interim report
Hospital funding cuts – the perfect storm – Final report
Government response to inquiry
This document presents the Australian Government response to the Senate Select Committee report Final report – Hospital funding cuts: the perfect storm:
The demolition of Federal-State health relations 2014-2016.
The demolition of Federal-State health relations 2014-2016.
Australian Government response to the Aged Care Taskforce
Government response to inquiry
This document presents the Australian Government response to the recommendations from the Aged Care Taskforce.
Australian Government response to the Better Access evaluation
Government response to inquiry
This is the government response to the final report of an independent evaluation of the Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the Medicare Benefits Schedule initiative (Better Access).
Australian Government response to the report on the Independent Capability Review of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
Government response to inquiry
This document provides the Australian Government's response to the report on the Independent Capability Review of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC). The Government accepts all 32 recommendations.
National Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 Plan
Government response to inquiry
We have developed a new national plan for post-acute sequelae of COVID-19, commonly known as long COVID.
Sick and tired: Casting a long shadow – Australian Government response to the inquiry into long COVID
Government response to inquiry
The Australian Government response to the House Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport Report’s final report on the Inquiry into Long COVID and Repeated COVID Infections.
Aged Care and Other Legislation Amendment (Royal Commission Response No. 2) Bill 2021
Government response to inquiry
Government Response to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee’s report on the Aged Care and Other Legislation Amendment (Royal Commission Response No. 2) Bill 2021. This Response details the Department’s response to Recommendation 2 of the Report.
Inquiry into approval processes for new drugs and novel medical technologies in Australia
Government response to inquiry
Australian Government response to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport report on the inquiry into approval processes for new drugs and novel medical technologies in Australia: The New Frontier – Delivering better health for all Australians.
Walking the allergy tightrope – Addressing the rise of allergies and anaphylaxis in Australia
Government response to inquiry
Australian Government response to the Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport’s inquiry report, Walking the allergy tightrope: Addressing the rise of allergies and anaphylaxis in Australia.
Bedtime Reading: Inquiry into Sleep Health Awareness in Australia
Government response to inquiry
Australian Government response to the Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport’s report Bedtime Reading: Inquiry into Sleep Awareness in Australia.
My Health Record system – response to the final report
Government response to inquiry
Australian Government response to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee final report on the My Health Record system
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