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Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on mandating vaccination for disability support workers
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on mandating vaccination for disability support workers.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on mandatory vaccination of aged care in-home and community aged care workers
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on mandatory vaccination of Aged Care In-home and Community Aged Care workers.
Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC News Radio on 9 November 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on on ABC News Radio on 9 November 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 9 November 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 9 November 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on Sunrise on 9 November 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on Sunrise on 9 November 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in WA and QLD
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and events in WA and QLD to help you book a vaccination appointment.
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 3 November 2021
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 3 November 2021.
Vaccine Operations Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 1 November 2021
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
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).
Vaccine Operations Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 25 October 2021
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
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.
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).
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).
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
More time to get vaccinated against shingles
The shingles vaccine Zostavax® will continue to be free for people aged 71-79 if they missed getting it at aged 70.
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