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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.

18 December 2024 - Second-hand smoke exposure leads to premature birth. Learn more about how smoking can impact unborn babies.

22 November 2024 - We coordinate the national response to sexually transmissible infections (STI), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and cervical cancer through policies, programs, strategies and information campaigns. We monitor and respond to outbreaks and subsidise medicines.

4 August 2025 - This collection contains the emergency management plans we follow when responding to both domestic and international health emergencies.

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

20 December 2024 - We have delivered several reforms to increase transparency and quality in aged care. This includes the new Aged Care Act, a new Code of Conduct for workers, a Star Ratings system, a mandatory minimum of care minutes per resident per day, a 24/7 nursing requirement and new quality indicators.

13 June 2025 - A list of our initiatives, programs, campaigns, reforms or reviews related to medical doctors and specialists.

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.

27 August 2025 - Having a hearing test helps to detect the early signs of hearing loss, so we can keep our hearing healthy for longer. Get help for your hearing health. Book a hearing check today.