Australia stands at a critical juncture in its immunisation trajectory. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of current immunisation coverage across a range of vaccine-preventable diseases. Once a global leader in vaccine coverage, the nation is now seeing sustained declines across childhood, adolescent and adult programs, with serious implications for public health and economic productivity.

The report card provides an accessible snapshot of mental health services within the Australian public hospital system. It explores the capacity and performance of Australia’s public hospitals when providing care to patients who have presented with mental health-related conditions. It aims to highlight trends in hospital service delivery, pinpoint gaps and identify areas for improvement.

This position statement outlines a comprehensive vision for achieving gender equity in health care. The statement addresses key areas including sexual and reproductive health, perinatal care, menopause, gendered violence, intersectionality and workforce equity. This 2025 revision of the statement highlights the unique health needs and challenges faced by women across Australia.

Australia’s immunisation landscape is rapidly shifting. This position statement reaffirms immunisation as the most effective public health intervention and calls for renewed efforts to rebuild trust, improve access and boost vaccination rates across all communities. It outlines barriers to implementation and highlights the urgent need for new strategies to boost immunisation rates.

Over the past decade, artificial intelligence (AI) has gained significant momentum in healthcare. This report outlines its potential, ethical considerations, existing laws and the international response to AI in healthcare. It maintains the final decision on patient care should always be made by a human. The report calls on the government to make certain obligations...