News and media
Read our latest news, see departmental media and ministerial releases, and learn how you can have your say.
Departmental media enquiries
Contact for members of the media
Primary tabs
![ATAGI update]()
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 9 February 2022.
![ATAGI statement]()
This guidance summarises 'up-to-date' vaccination status, as defined by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) in their clinical guidance for the use of COVID-19 vaccines.
![Top 3]()
Doctor Sonya Bennett, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, answers the top 3 questions across our channels.
![Support for research to reduce pressure on emergency departments]()
The Australian Government will invest up to $24 million in research to improve acute care systems and reduce emergency department waiting times. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
![Australian Government Department of Health]()
We have released a concept paper outlining a new, improved approach to regulating aged care.
![Top 3 news]()
Doctor Sonya Bennett, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, answers the Top 3 questions across our channels.
![ATAGI Statement tile]()
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has made recommendations for use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose in adolescents aged 16-17 years.
![ATAGI update tile]()
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 2 February 2022.
![Default image]( "Default image")
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's opening statement to the Senate Select Committee.
![ATAGI update tile]()
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 27 January 2022.
![COVID-19 vaccination tile]()
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and events in South Australia, Western Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland to help you book a vaccination appointment.
![Default image]( "Default image")
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sunrise on 31 January 2022 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
![Default image]( "Default image")
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on the Today Show on 31 January 2022 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
![What to do if you get COVID-19]()
Find out what you need to do if you test positive for COVID-19, including isolating, who you need to tell, and how to look after yourself.
![Top 3]()
Professor Alison McMillan, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, answers the top three questions across our channels.
![Top 3 tile]()
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ruth Vine, answers the Top Three questions you've been asking on our social accounts around mental health.
![Default image]( "Default image")
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Mental Health, Dr Ruth Vine's interview on 2CC Breakfast, 25 January 2022 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
![Default image]( "Default image")
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Mental Health, Dr Ruth Vine's interview on Sunrise, 25 January 2022 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
![Default image]( "Default image")
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Mental Health, Dr Ruth Vine's interview on ABC News Breakfast, 25 January 2022 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
![ATAGI update]()
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 19 January 2022.
![covid-19 vaccine tile]()
Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, also known as Nuvaxovid (Biocelect Pty Ltd/Novavax Inc) has been provisionally approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) for use in a primary course of vaccination in people aged 18 years and older.
![COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in (QLD, NSW, VIC, SA and WA)]()
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia to help you book a vaccination appointment.
![Default image]( "Default image")
Read the transcript of Therapeutic Goods Administration Adj. Professor John Skerritt's interview on ABC Radio Melbourne on 20 January 2022.
![Default image]( "Default image")
Read the transcript of Therapeutic Goods Administration Adj. Professor John Skerritt's interview on 2GB on 20 January 2022.
![AHPPC statement]()
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on rapid antigen testing for current high community prevalence environment.
Health portfolio news and events
For news and events from our portfolio agencies, go to Our portfolio for links to their websites.