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We are about to open a consultation about a potential National Medicines Traceability Framework (NMTF) for PBS medicines. If you are an industry participant of the medicine supply chain in Australia, you can take part. Find out how you can get involved and make a submission.

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 24 November 2021.

We have been notified about a COVID-19 text message scam. If you get a text message from us offering a COVID-19 vaccination benefit payment, do not open the link.

Professor Michael Kidd, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, answers the top three questions across our channels.

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today extended the Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support for the Municipality of Katherine

Cancer Australia has launched a new, comprehensive digital resource – Guidance for the management of early breast cancer.

The Australian Government is reducing the claim threshold of the no fault COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme.

Dr Lucas De Toca, COVID-19 Primary Care Response First Assistant Secretary, answers the top three questions across our channels.

The Australian Government Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr Sonya Bennett, has today extended the hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support for the Municipality of Katherine, and Robinson River and surrounding homelands.

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and events in QLD to help you book a vaccination appointment.

The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Roll of Honour celebrates the people who have contributed to the MRFF grant assessment process since 2015.

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 17 November 2021.

The Australian Medical Research Advisory Board (AMRAB) has determined its terms of reference and aims for 2021-2026.

Professor Alison McMillan, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, answers the top 3 questions you’ve been asking on our social accounts.

The Australian Government Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr Sonya Bennett, has today extended the Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support for Robinson River and surrounding homelands.

Read about World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) 2021. The theme for this year is ‘Spread Awareness: Stop Resistance’.

The Australian Government Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr Sonya Bennett, has today declared a hotspot for the Municipality of Katherine, and Robinson River and surrounding homelands.

Dr Lucas De Toca, COVID-19 Primary Care Response First Assistant Secretary, answers the top three questions across our channels.

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and at festivals in Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia to help you book a vaccination appointment.

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on COVID-19, schools and early childhood education and care.

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on the role of face masks to protect individuals and the community from COVID-19.

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 10 November 2021.

Professor Michael Kidd, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, answers the top 3 questions you’ve been asking on our social accounts.