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Our role and priorities
We protect people in Australia from health threats, by strengthening prevention, preparedness and trusted public health advice.
Legislation and transparency
We publish our advice for full transparency and accountability. This is embedded in the legislation, to ensure everyone can see the advice informing public health decisions.
Our people
Our Director-General provides national leadership in assessing public health risk, with the support of an Expert Advisory Council, a strong leadership team and about 250 staff.
News
News
Applications for Chief Medical Advisor now open
We are seeking an exceptional leader to take on the role of Chief Medical Advisor – a pivotal position at the centre of national public health leadership. This role will help shape how Australia understands and responds to public health risk.
Australia recognised by WHO for safe containment of poliovirus samples
Australia has been awarded a World Health Organization (WHO) Certificate of Containment for its designated poliovirus laboratory facility.
Q fever cases hit record high
Last year, Australia recorded 912 cases of Q fever – the highest number since national monitoring began in 1991. If you work around certain animals, take steps to protect yourself.
Communicable Diseases Intelligence (CDI)
About CDI
CDI is a peer-reviewed scientific journal with leading academic content focused on public health. Read more about CDI and access the latest articles.
Winter patterns of respiratory virus epidemics
Read ‘Temporal analysis of respiratory virus epidemics in Victoria over winter 2024’ by Oliver Eales et al.
Restaurant campylobacteriosis outbreak
Read ‘Restaurant-associated campylobacteriosis outbreak likely linked to duck liver pâté’ by Emily Gibson et al.
Tuberculosis outbreak in regional Queensland
Read ‘Identifying missing links – an ongoing outbreak of a novel tuberculosis strain in regional Queensland’ by Bridget A O’Connor et al.