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2 April 2026 - This committee (formerly called the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee, or AHPPC) is the key decision-making committee for health emergencies. Australia's Chief Medical Officer chairs the AHPC, which includes all state and territory Chief Health Officers.

22 December 2025 - Communicable diseases are diseases that can spread from person to person. Find out what we’re doing to prevent outbreaks and monitor these diseases in Australia.

27 February 2026 - Find out about the people who lead us in our Executive team, including the experience they bring to Health, Disability and Aged Care.

16 February 2026 - Contact us for questions about our AI transparency statement, our use of AI, or to report AI safety concerns, including AI-related incidents.

28 January 2026 - Email us if you have any questions about the GP Training Incentive Payments or the General Practice National Registrar Survey.

20 December 2023 - Good food and nutrition is important to good health and wellbeing, and reduces the risk of disease. Healthy eating means choosing the right foods and knowing how much to have. Find out what we’re doing to help Australians make healthier food choices.

31 October 2025 - The new Aged Care Act starts from 1 November 2025. Public consultation across the entire aged care sector has informed the development of these important new laws.

16 May 2025 - We develop and deliver policies and programs and advise the Australian Government on health, disability and aged care. We work with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure better health for all Australians.

4 August 2025 - This collection contains regular updates for disability service providers about COVID-19 vaccines.

27 May 2025 - Read the latest news and departmental media releases on aged care.