The government is now operating in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election.

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Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on vaccinating and testing quarantine workers

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on vaccinating and testing quarantine workers.

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on residential aged care worker COVID-19 vaccination

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on residential aged care worker COVID-19 vaccination.

ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 23 June 2021

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 23 June 2021.

Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 21 June 2021

Read the Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 21 June 2021.

International Legends of League

A major sporting event Legends of League was held at the end of May in rural and remote Queensland. This was the perfect opportunity for local health services to share important health information with the community.

New advice on COVID-19 vaccines

There have been changes to the advice on COVID-19 vaccines. The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) recommends the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine as the preferred vaccine for those aged 16 to 59 years.
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