The Latest Breaking News from AHPPC

State lockdowns and border closures will be examined by federal Covid inquiry, panel member insists

Prof Catherine Bennett and federal health minister say outcomes to be probed despite terms of reference excluding unilateral state and territory decisions

The Guardian - AU · Oct 5, 2023

Grattan on Friday: Albanese's commitment to transparency should apply to national cabinet

The change of government has transformed many things but, unfortunately, not the secrecy surrounding national cabinet.

The Conversation · Sep 8, 2022

Working from home: major Australian employers respond to latest Covid health advice

Telstra and Westpac advise staff to work from home if possible while government departments are yet to shift work settings

The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2022

Queensland to roll out simultaneous flu and Covid testing in line with NSW hospitals

Exclusive: Move comes two days after state announced free flu vaccines for the next month as cases rise

The Guardian - AU · May 25, 2022

Debate over COVID-19 close contact isolation as Australia faces peak of Omicron BA.2 wave

Australia's peak public health committee pitches an end to close contact isolation, as the country grapples with the realities of a COVID-normal future.

ABC News · Apr 10, 2022

Victoria daily news update: Daniel Andrews pushes back over isolation rules; body found after flood; new windfarm push

Premier criticises prime minister’s comments on close contact rules being state’s responsibility

The Guardian - AU · Apr 5, 2022

Hospitality business calls for COVID isolation exemption in face of new wave

Victoria's hospitality industry is bracing for another tough period as COVID cases creep up again in the state, but one venue says a change to restrictions could soften blow.

ABC News · Apr 4, 2022

Public health committee recommends removing COVID-19 quarantine for close contacts following national cabinet request

Quarantine for close contacts of COVID-19 cases could be removed altogether, if a recommendation by Australia's top public health officers is adopted by state and territory governments.

ABC News · Apr 1, 2022

AHPPC advises mandating three doses of COVID-19 vaccine for aged care workers

The Australian Health Protection Principal Committee is recommending aged care workers be required to have three COVID-19 doses, saying triple vaccination has "a direct impact on reducing transmission".

ABC News · Feb 15, 2022