Environmental health news

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.

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.

A joint media statement from Professor Brendan Murphy, Australian Government Chief Medical Officer and Professor Martyn Kirk,
Australian National University.

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.

Statement from Australia’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Brendan Murphy, about the safety of the new generation 5G mobile phone network

There is no evidence telecommunication technologies, such as 5G, cause adverse health impacts.

The National Dust Disease Taskforce has released a consultation paper and is seeking submissions from the community and stakeholders.

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 the Chief Medical Officer, Professor Brendan Murphy's interview on ABC Brisbane with Craig Zonca and Rebecca Livingstone regarding drinking water.

Transcript of the Chief Medical Officer, Professor Brendan Murphy's interview on ABC Darwin with Adam Steer regarding drinking water.