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Applications for the Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) Program open on 23 March 2020.
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We have simplified the process for the assessment of Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) Program applications.
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A media release from the Chief Medical Officer, Professor Brendan Murphy, about 2 Diamond Princess passengers testing positive for COVID-19.
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A media release from the Deputy Chief Medical Officer about passengers from the Westerdam cruise ship and coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Read transcript of a press conference with the Chief Medical Officer about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Read the latest statements from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Read the transcript of Professor Brendan Murphy's interview with Alan Jones on 2GB about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Expressions of interest for the second round of this program opened on 17 February and will close on 6 March 2020. It will give successful applicants up to $1 million to accelerate development of their early-stage biological, pharmaceutical, medical or health technology projects.
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A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee on travel restrictions and COVID-19.
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The Australian Government is fast tracking $2 million in funding to support Australia’s best researchers as they work to understand and respond to the outbreak of novel coronavirus, now known as COVID-19.
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The Australian Health Sector Emergency Response Plan for Novel Coronavirus (the COVID-19 Plan) is now available.
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Read the transcript of Minister Hunt, Northern Territory Health Minister, Natasha Fyles and Professor Brendan Murphy, Australian Government Chief Medical Officer speaking about novel coronavirus in Darwin on 18 February 2020.
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The ‘Get the Facts’ campaign encourages Australian parents and carers to get their kids vaccinated on time, every time, for the best protection.
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Information regarding the use of the My Aged Care trade mark by third parties.
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A link to the transcript of a press conference with the Prime Minister, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Health Minister and Chief Medical Officer about Australians on the Diamond Princess cruise ship and coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Read transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's update on the status of coronavirus (COVID-19).
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The Prime Minister and Health Minister have released a statement about the extension of a travel ban to protect Australians from coronavirus.
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Read the transcript of Professor Paul Kelly's interview on Sky AM Agenda about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Read the transcript of Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC AM about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Read the transcript of Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC News Breakfast (COVID-19).
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We're conducting a survey to help us plan for palliative care services in the future. Find out how you can participate.
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A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee on travel restrictions and COVID-19.
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Read the transcript of Australian Government Chief Medical Officer Professor Brendan Murphy's interview on Radio National Breakfast about novel coronavirus.
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We're supporting more regional doctor training to better care for our regional, rural and remote communities.
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Read the transcript of Professor Paul Kelly's interview on Channel 7 Sunrise about novel coronavirus.
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