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22 August 2025 - The Public Health (Tobacco and Other Products) legislation began on 1 April 2024. It requires some tobacco manufacturers and importers to report yearly on product ingredients, volumes, and marketing spend.

11 June 2025 - Providers must comply with all program requirements, including the schedule of services items and fees. Providers must comply with mandatory state and territory Public Health Orders.

27 November 2025 - Read progress on recommendation 10.10 of the Disability Royal Commission.

1 November 2023 - The Puggy Hunter Memorial Scheme (PHMSS) encourages and assists entry-level First Nations health students complete their studies, and join the health workforce. From 1 July 2024, a First Nations-led organisation will administer the Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme (PHMSS).

27 November 2025 - Read progress on recommendation 10.28 of the Disability Royal Commission.

4 March 2024 - Standard clinical category definitions for private health insurance hospital policies, effective 1 January 2022.

12 November 2025 - The Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (PHN) has introduced a Palliative Care Outcomes Collaborative (PCOC) into general practice, which enables health professionals to measure and identify the impact of their service delivery and achieve better palliative care outcomes for their patients.

27 November 2025 - Read progress on recommendation 7.27 of the Disability Royal Commission.

27 November 2025 - Read progress on recommendation 10.31 of the Disability Royal Commission.

7 September 2023 - The Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission Expert Advisory Panel (EAP) advised the government on the research priorities for this Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) mission.