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Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on ABC Radio Perth on 3 November 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on ABC Radio Perth on 3 November 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on ABC Radio Brisbane on 1 November 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on ABC Radio Brisbane on 1 November 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
We’re opening our borders to the world
From 1 November, fully vaccinated Australian citizens and permanent residents can travel overseas without an exemption.
Commonwealth COVID-19 hotspot to end in Greater Melbourne on 31 October 2021
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has confirmed the Commonwealth hotspot declaration for all LGAs in Greater Melbourne will cease at 11.59pm on 31 October 2021.
Recommencing quarantine-free travel from New Zealand to Australia
A statement from Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly about the recommencement of flights from New Zealand to Australia.
Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) weekly COVID-19 meeting on 27 October 2021 update
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 27 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 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).
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).
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.
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.
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.
Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support extended for NSW and Jervis Bay
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today extended the Hotspot for the purpose of Commonwealth support for NSW and the Jervis Bay Territory.
Hotspot declared for the Rural City of Mildura, Victoria
The Australian Government Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd, has today declared the Victorian local government area of Mildura a Hotspot for the purpose of Commonwealth support.
Updated advice on requirements for workers in health care settings who are exposed to COVID-19
The Department of Health welcomes new guidance to help health and residential care providers best manage workers exposed to COVID-19 infection.
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on the Today Show on 6 October 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on the Today Show on 6 October 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on ABC Radio Brisbane on 6 October 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on ABC Radio Brisbane on 6 October 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sunrise on 6 October 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sunrise on 6 October 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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