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10 December 2025 - We are working to create digital solutions to improve the Medicare payment processes. This will increase transparency for patients and better ensure the integrity of Medicare. The commencement of new assignment of benefit processes for all Medicare bulk billed services is 1 July 2026.

30 May 2025 - Read our latest news items related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.

15 November 2021 - 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.

22 December 2023 - In this radio interview, Mary G speaks with Dr Mark Wenitong, Aboriginal GP and Public Health Medical Officer, asking questions about herd immunity, and the importance of getting vaccinated before COVID-19 comes to your community.

14 August 2025 - Help and support for disability.

19 March 2024 - We develop policy and hold regulatory responsibilities for pathology in Australia. Learn about approval and accreditation processes, compliance activities and how we support quality pathology services.

7 April 2020 - These documents outline scenario modelling undertaken to inform how Australia prepares our health system, including our intensive care units, for COVID-19.

20 November 2025 - The Privacy Impact Assessment Register records details of Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) conducted by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing since 1 July 2018.

1 June 2021 - Monday 31 May is the World Health Organization’s 34th World No Tobacco Day. This day raises awareness about the dangers of tobacco use and exposure. It highlights national and global efforts to fight the tobacco epidemic and protect future generations from its harmful effects.

31 August 2025 - Find out about vaccinations for adolescents years to protect them against serious diseases.