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17 April 2025 - Influenza is a common and contagious viral infection and can be serious in children.

26 June 2020 - A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on the review of physical distancing and person density restrictions.

8 March 2020 - A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about coronavirus (COVID-19).

16 April 2020 - Advice from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) for school leaders engaging with children, parents, teachers and support staff to reduce even further the relatively low risk of COVID-19 transmission in schools.

28 April 2025 - Measles is a highly contagious infection that can cause serious complications in children. 

29 April 2025 - Haemophilus influenza Type B, also known as Hib is a bacterial infection that can cause serious complications in children. 

8 April 2020 - 5 statements from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee about COVID-19.

28 April 2025 - Rubella is a viral illness that can have serious complications in babies and pregnant people.

23 June 2022 - Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly and Professor Anne Kelso's press conference on 23 June 2022 about e-cigarettes.

5 June 2020 - A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about large gatherings and the need for continued caution.