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AHPPC interim guidance on permissions and restrictions for workers in food and grocery supply
This interim guidance from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) is to support decision making when a worker has been exposed to a COVID-19 outbreak or community transmission.
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in NSW, Qld, SA, Tas and WA
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and events in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia to help you book a vaccination appointment.
COVID-19 vaccinations for children aged 5 to 11
Children aged five to 11 years are now eligible to receive a free COVID-19 vaccine. Book an appointment at Australia.gov.au.
Prime Minister’s statement on new approaches to testing protocols
In response to COVID-19 and the Omicron variant, National Cabinet has agreed to new approaches for test and isolate protocols.
COVID-19 vaccination info kiosks open now in NSW, Qld, SA and WA
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and at events in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia to help you book a vaccination appointment.
AHPPC statement on testing, tracing, isolating and quarantining in high levels of COVID-19 community transmission
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on test, trace, isolate and quarantine (TTIQ) in the context of high levels of COVID-19 community transmission.
Prime Minister's statement in response to COVID-19 and the Omicron variant
In response to the COVID-19 and the Omicron variant, National Cabinet has agreed to new approaches to testing and isolation for close contacts and COVID cases.
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in QLD
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and events in QLD and WA to help you book a vaccination appointment.
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sunrise on 23 December 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sunrise on 23 December 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on the Today Show on 23 December 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on the Today Show on 23 December 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
AHPPC statement on the Omicron public health implications and response options
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on the public health implications of the Omicron variant and response options.
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sky News on 16 December 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sky News on 16 December 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
2021 National NAIDOC Awards
The National NAIDOC Awards are an opportunity to recognise outstanding achievements by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at the community, national and international level.
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on the Today Show on 15 December 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on the Today Show on 15 December 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sunrise on 15 December 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sunrise on 15 December 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Updated ATAGI advice on the administration of seasonal influenza vaccines in 2021 (December 2021)
As international borders open, the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has issued updated advice for the rollout of influenza vaccines.
AHPPC statement on national principles for end-to-end best practice managed quarantine arrangements for international travellers
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on managed quarantine arrangements for international travellers.
Therapeutic Goods Administration Adj, Professor John Skerritt interview on the Today Show on 6 December 2021
Read the transcript of Adj, Professor John Skerritt interview on the Today Show on 6 December 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Therapeutic Goods Administration Adj. Professor John Skerritt's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 6 December 2021
Read the transcript of Therapeutic Goods Administration Adj. Professor John Skerritt's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 6 December 2021 about COVID-19 vaccines.
Therapeutic Goods Administration Adj. Professor John Skerritt's interview on Sunrise on 6 December 2021
Read the transcript of Therapeutic Goods Administration Adj. Professor John Skerritt's interview on Sunrise on 6 December 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander HIV Awareness Week
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander HIV Awareness Week (ATSIHAW) is held each year in the first week of December. Now in its 8th year, ATSIHAW has been making sure that all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people know about the risks of HIV.
Prime Minister's statement about Australia’s COVID-19 response and the new Omicron strain
Read the Prime Minister's statement about Australia’s COVID-19 response and the new Omicron strain.
What we know about the COVID-19 Omicron variant
Find out what we know about Omicron, its severity and transmissibility, and how we are working to protect Australians.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Sonya Bennett's interview on Studio 10 on 30 November 2021
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Sonya Bennett's interview on Studio 10 on 30 November 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Sonya Bennett's interview on the Today Show on 30 November 2021
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Sonya Bennett's interview on the Today Show on 30 November 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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