Australia’s National Immunisation Program and its supporting infrastructure has been one of the major reasons the country has been so successful in vaccination policy. This report argues that ensuring Australia’s funding levels are sufficient, that our evaluation and decision support frameworks are best practice, and that government procurement processes are focussed on both the short-...

The objective of this audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Australian government's management of international travel restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This investigation focused on the Victorian Department of Health’s decision-making processes and use of discretion under the Victorian Border Crossing Permit Directions. It was relevant to consider the timeline leading to the designation of NSW and the ACT as an ‘extreme risk zone’ and more broadly, the authority to close Victoria’s border.

In partnership with Lifeline, this report explores the mental health impact of COVID-19 and how crisis lines supported Victorians during the pandemic.

In this article, the authors argue that there is an urgent need to put in place a broad public health strategy to reduce the long-term disability burden attributable to hearing loss, including targeted public health messaging, improved screening and early detection.