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6 April 2025 - Under the first stage of the 60-day dispensing policy, eligible Australians living with chronic health conditions will have access to 92 cheaper Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines.

11 May 2021 - A collection of fact sheets from the 2021–⁠22 Budget.

5 March 2025 - We provide support to Australian Government-funded residential aged care services in managing COVID-19 outbreaks. Read about the supports for the sector and how we assist with COVID-19 outbreak management planning.

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.

17 March 2025 - The new Public Health (Tobacco and Other Products) Act 2023 discourages the use of tobacco and e-cigarette products and continues the ban on oral tobacco. It sets out new tobacco product, packaging and reporting requirements and bans tobacco and e-cigarette advertising and sponsorships.

15 April 2025 - This webinar was for aged care providers, older people, families and carers. It covered key reforms under the Aged Care Act 2024, focusing on the new Higher Everyday Living Fee and changes to residential aged care accommodation funding.

20 March 2025 - A list of our initiatives, programs, campaigns, reforms or reviews related to mental health and suicide prevention.

26 April 2024 - Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on managed quarantine for international arrivals.

4 March 2025 - Notice of new private hospital declaration.

2 December 2022 - The Office of the National Rural Health Commissioner would like to pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia.