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20 April 2026 - The HWT provides advice and recommendations to the Health Ministers’ Meeting (HMM) on priority workforce matters. The HWT develops and oversees implementation of a range of workforce strategies to meet current and future health needs of Australians.

23 June 2025 - We develop policies and run programs to support the nursing and midwifery workforce. The Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Division supports this work across the department.

21 January 2026 - Find out how we’re working to help children stay physically and mentally healthy through consultation, policies, and programs.

10 July 2026 - Learn about how the Medical Benefits Schedule (MBS) Review Advisory Committee (MRAC) is reviewing MBS time-tiered items for primary care.

3 June 2026 - The List of Excluded Medicinal Items (LEMI) and the List of Medicines for Brand Consideration (LMBC) support prescribers' decision making when prescribing medicines by the active ingredient name.

28 October 2025 - Nurses and midwives are the largest clinical workforce in Australia, making up more than half of Australia’s health workforce.

31 October 2025 - Our policies, programs and strategies aim to reduce the incidence and consequences of avoidable hearing loss in Australia.

16 June 2025 - This document provides the results of an independent review of the Pharmacy Trial Program.

2 June 2026 - Read about evidence-based treatments and complementary therapies.

25 June 2026 - Learn about the roles and career pathways for the First Nations health workforce.