Latest COVID-19 Response News

Strategic joint evaluation of the global COVID-19 response: what did we learn?
Stroke Foundation welcomes establishment of a permanent Australian Centre for Disease Control
Public health community thunderstruck as ACDC bills pass Senate
Dangers of excessive spending highlighted
RFK Junior is stoking fears about vaccine safety. Here’s why he’s wrong – and the impact it could have
Milestone in protection of Franz Josef from floods
Trust Vital Tool In Managing Future Pandemics
“We are grossly unprepared for the next pandemic” – Health experts reflect five years after WHO COVID-19 pandemic declaration
Australia must learn from COVID-19 response and prioritise human rights in future emergencies
RIF Support For West Coast Projects
Victorian Premier Issues Statement 13 December
Science is essential to Australia’s pandemic preparedness
Public Service Leadership Appointments
In the US, political division can take a significant toll on people’s health. Australia should pay attention
Australian healthcare consumers want to see real action taken to better protect Australia from future pandemics
COVID Review a good start, but human toll must be recognised
COVID-19 Response Inquiry’s focus on solutions like a Centre for Disease Control – not blame – is right approach: Public Health peak
Release Of Covid Inquiry Report
Action on Australian Centre for Disease Control now more urgent than ever: health experts
The government spent twice what it needed to on economic support during COVID, modelling shows
Ruakākā Recreation Centre Opened
Covid income supports boost worked but early super release may have been too broad: New research
Communities reap rewards of regional investment
Nurse-led care was vital in Australia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic
GPs vital in combating future pandemics
Submission to Covid Response Inquiry Panel
Governments must be guided by experts and evidence in pandemic responses
Improving future preparedness: Inquiry into the response to the Covid-19 pandemic
Government investment delivers 26 upgraded fire stations
Te Awa shared path completed
Government investments boost and diversify local economies in lower South Island
Completion of Taupō projects strengthens regional economic resilience
Frontline workers to receive COVID-19 Response Award
Customs staff recognised for outstanding public service
Stay Safe This Summer: Tips to Avoid COVID-19
Rapid growth in government health spending during pandemic
DOC decides against Hokitika Government Building tenancy
Extraordinary Covid powers to be wound down
Minister Verrall travelling to attend World Cancer Congress and Global Mental Health Summit
Digital tools to make family violence support widely available
In strategic dialogues, United States and WHO seek to maximize their longstanding partnership
Covid Protection Framework retired NZ moves forward with certainty
Successful funding for Covid research round announced
New appointments to Strategic Covid Public Health Advisory Group
New fund to tackle social isolation and loneliness among older women
New Zealand to stay at Orange as winter continues
Delivering for Tasmanians: 100 jobs done in 100 days
New measures to tackle Covid and flu