The government is now operating in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election.
Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
Dr Mark Schipp, Australia's Chief Veterinary Officer and Dr Sonya Bennet, Australia's Acting Chief Medical Officer have today declared the Japanese encephalitis virus situation a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance (CDINS).
Australia’s Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr Sonya Bennett, has declared the unfolding situation in Australia concerning the Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance (CDINS).
See the joint media release.