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29 May 2025 - Overseas trained doctors and foreign graduates of an accredited medical school can access Medicare benefits if they work in certain locations and meet eligibility requirements under section 19AB of the Health Insurance Act 1973. Find out about these requirements.

23 April 2024 - A statement from Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, on the end of the COVID-19 emergency response.

2 June 2025 - Information about the shingles vaccine, who it is recommended for, and how and where to get vaccinated. If you're eligible, you can get the shingles vaccine for free under the National Immunisation Program.

12 March 2025 - Depending on your circumstances, you might be able to get an exemption that allows you to access Medicare rebates before the end of your 10-year moratorium. The best way to get an indefinite exemption is to work in a DPA or DWS location. Exemptions to work outside those locations are limited.

15 October 2024 - Find out when to get vaccinated and what vaccinations are provided for free.

3 June 2022 - Dr Lucas De Toca, COVID-19 Primary Care Response First Assistant Secretary, talks about Monkeypox.

5 June 2025 - Hear from participants in the Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme (ACVVS).

30 July 2025 - This document provides a summary of the full Australian Government Progress Update on the Disability Royal Commission.

1 March 2024 - Family, domestic and sexual violence – including child sexual abuse – can have a serious impact on the health and wellbeing of Australians. Learn more about this topic and why it is important.

10 June 2025 - Contact the ACAG secretariat for enquiries about the group