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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.

9 July 2025 - We worked closely with older people, their families and carers, providers, the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC) and the sector to design the new aged care regulatory model.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

12 March 2025 - Some people are at higher risk of getting COVID-19, or of getting severe illness, getting long COVID or dying from COVID-19. If you are at high risk, you should take extra precautions – especially getting vaccinated – and talk to your doctor. You might be eligible for antiviral medicines.

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