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20 May 2022 - A statement from Australia's acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr Sonya Bennett, urging Australians to be aware of the monkeypox virus.

24 May 2024 - Electronic prescribing is now widely available in the community setting. It provides an option for healthcare providers and consumers to use an electronic prescription as an alternative to paper prescriptions. Paper prescriptions are still available.

23 October 2024 - Air pollution can have short and long-term impacts on our health. Learn about how we monitor and respond to poor air quality and fund research into reducing workplace air pollution.

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

14 August 2024 - This collection contains the emergency management plans we follow when responding to both domestic and international health emergencies.

19 March 2024 - Poor diet is responsible for 7% of Australia’s disease burden. Read about our food and nutrition policies, the laws that keep food safe, and the initiatives, programs and resources that help Australians make healthy food choices.

6 November 2024 - We have reviewed our tobacco control legislation to make sure it is fit for purpose and effective. Learn more about our review process.

7 March 2025 - Protect your health and the people around you during the Cyclone Alfred emergency. Plan ahead and take simple steps to prepare.

6 June 2023 - A list of contacts related to sexual health.

11 November 2024 - This webinar, held on 28 February 2024, was a Q&A session about the draft new Aged Care Act, which was available for consultation until 8 March 2024. The panel answered questions from the audience.