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26 June 2025 - The Health Ministers Meeting (HMM) works to progress health issues of national importance which require cross-border collaboration. It is made up of the health ministers of each state and territory government, along with the Australian Government Minister for Health and Aged Care.

16 March 2025 - Our compliance program helps to ensure all Medicare claims are correct and legitimate. This helps keep our healthcare system sustainable and ensures we remain accountable to Australian taxpayers for payments we make under Medicare.

5 June 2025 - This program aims to reduce deaths from bowel cancer by detecting early signs of the disease. If found early, more than 90% of cases can be successfully treated. Eligible Australians aged 45 to 74 can do a free test at home every 2 years. Learn about the program and how to do the test.

21 January 2025 - We develop policies and run programs to strengthen the allied health sector in Australia. Our Chief Allied Health Officer leads our work in this field.

6 June 2025 - The Workforce Incentive Program (WIP) includes a number of incentives aimed at encouraging health professionals to work in regional, rural and remote areas and support general practices to provide multidisciplinary team-based care.

20 May 2025 - Professor Anthony (Tony) Lawler, Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Secretary of the Health Products Regulation Group.

14 July 2025 - This infographic shows the number of flu (influenza) vaccinations reported to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) during 2022–2025, since 1 March.

13 June 2025 - A list of resources – including apps, audio and video resources and other publications – about the aged care workforce.

11 April 2025 - Find out how we define and monitor cases of RSV infection, and where you can learn more about this disease.

24 June 2024 - Contact the secretariat for the National Immunisation Committee (NIC) for further information on the committee or previous meeting minutes and agendas.