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Hotspot extended for Greater Melbourne, Victoria for the purposes of Commonwealth support
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today extended the Hotspot for all LGAs in Greater Melbourne for the purpose of Commonwealth support.
Returning Australian children
A statement from Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, about Australian children returning from overseas.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on Sky News on 28 October 2021
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on Sky News on 28 October 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on Sunrise on 28 October 2021
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on Sunrise on 28 October 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 28 October 2021
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 28 October 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Vaccine Operation Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 18 October
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 25 October 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 25 October 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on the Today Show on 25 October 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on the Today Show on 25 October 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sunrise on 25 October 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sunrise on 25 October 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in WA
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres in Western Australia to help you book a vaccination appointment.
Spread Freedom
The Australian Government has launched the next phase of the COVID-19 campaign to encourage eligible Australians to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 20 October 2021
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 20 October 2021.
Hotspot lifted for the Rural City of Mildura, and extended for Greater Melbourne, for the purposes of Commonwealth support
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has lifted the hotspot for the local government area (LGA) of the Rural City of Mildura, and extended the hotspot for all LGAs in Greater Melbourne, for the purpose of Commonwealth support.
Commonwealth COVID-19 hotspot to end in the ACT on 18 October 2021
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has confirmed the Commonwealth hotspot declaration in the Australian Capital Territory will cease at 11:59 pm on 18 October 2021.
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in SA
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres in South Australia to help you book a vaccination appointment.
Commonwealth COVID-19 hotspot to end in NSW on 17 October 2021
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has confirmed the Commonwealth hotspot declaration in New South Wales will cease at 11:59 pm on 17 October 2021.
Flights to resume from the South Island of New Zealand; continued pause to green zone flights from the North Island
A statement from Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly about New Zealand green zone flights from the South Island of New Zealand to Australia
Hotspot extended for the Rural City of Mildura and the ACT, and declared for Tasmania for the purposes of Commonwealth support
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today extended the Hotspot for the Victorian local government area of the Rural City of Mildura and the ACT, and declared a Hotspot for Tasmania for the purpose of Commonwealth support.
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 13 October 2021
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 13 October 2021.
Hotspot extended for Greater Melbourne, Victoria for the purposes of Commonwealth support
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today extended the hotspot for all local government areas (LGAs) in Greater Melbourne for the purpose of Commonwealth support.
Hotspot lifted for Mitchell Shire for the purposes of Commonwealth support
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today lifted the Hotspot for the Victorian local government area of Mitchell shire for the purpose of Commonwealth support.
Vaccine Operations Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 11 October
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
COVID-19 vaccination services for people with disability, carers and disability workers
We maintain a list of Commonwealth COVID-19 vaccination services for people with disability, family members and carers, and disability workers.
Continued pause to New Zealand green zone flights
A statement from Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, about New Zealand green zone flights due to the current COVID-19 outbreak in New Zealand.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on recommendations for managing COVID-19 health risks
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on recommendations for managing COVID-19 health risks.
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