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Consultation on Australia's first National Health and Climate Strategy
We are seeking feedback on Australia's first National Health and Climate Strategy. Learn more about the strategy and how you can have your say.
Vital health support for flood-affected regions
Many areas of eastern Australia are currently affected by severe floods. The Australian Government will provide more than $35.9 million in funding to ensure the continuity of vital health services and mental health support. Find out what healthcare support and services are available to help you.
Supporting and Strengthening Primary Care as Australia opens up
The Australian Government is taking further steps to support and strengthen the health system as we open up to living with COVID-19 under phases B and C of the National Plan to transition Australia's National COVID Response, as agreed by National Cabinet.
PFAS study delayed by COVID-19
A joint media statement from Professor Brendan Murphy, Australian Government Chief Medical Officer and Professor Martyn Kirk,
Australian National University.
Australian National University.
Chief Medical Officer's statement on the National Dust Disease Taskforce
A statement from Chief Medical Officer Professor Brendan Murphy about an extension to the delivery of the final report of the National Dust Disease Taskforce due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Safety of 5G technology
Statement from Australia’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Brendan Murphy, about the safety of the new generation 5G mobile phone network
5G technology is safe
There is no evidence telecommunication technologies, such as 5G, cause adverse health impacts.
Call for submissions: National Dust Disease Taskforce
The National Dust Disease Taskforce has released a consultation paper and is seeking submissions from the community and stakeholders.
Taskforce to Tackle Silicosis and Other Dust Diseases
The Australian Government Department of Health has established a National Dust Disease Taskforce to develop a national approach to the prevention, early identification, control and management of dust diseases in Australia.
Transcript of Interview on ABC Brisbane with Craig Zonca and Rebecca Livingstone
Transcript of the Chief Medical Officer, Professor Brendan Murphy's interview on ABC Brisbane with Craig Zonca and Rebecca Livingstone regarding drinking water.
Transcript of Interview on ABC Darwin with Adam Steer
Transcript of the Chief Medical Officer, Professor Brendan Murphy's interview on ABC Darwin with Adam Steer regarding drinking water.
Transcript of Interview on ABC Perth with Tim McMillan and Nadia Mitsopoulos
Transcript of the Chief Medical Officer, Professor Brendan Murphy's interview on ABC Perth with Tim McMillan and Nadia Mitsopoulos regarding drinking water.
Statement from Australia’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Brendan Murphy, on lead in drinking water from some plumbing products and the enHealth Guidelines
The Community should be reassured that our drinking water is safe.
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