Disease management
Report
The annual cost of foodborne illness in Australia by food commodities and pathogens
The attribution of foodborne illness costs to food commodity groups is currently only partially understood for Australia. This report estimates the annual cost of foodborne illness in Australia by food commodities and pathogens. Foodborne disease costs Australia AUD 2.81 billion each year.
Strategy
New Zealand pandemic plan: a framework for action
This document outlines the all-of-government measures to be taken to prepare for and respond to a pandemic in New Zealand. The interim update was completed at pace, is limited in scope, and reflects changes to how the health system is run since the 2022 reforms and some of the early lessons from the COVID-19 response.
Report
Health checks and follow-ups for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are eligible for an annual health check specifically tailored to their needs, funded through Medicare. This report, updated biennially from 2024, presents the latest data and trends in the use of health checks and follow-up services, disaggregated by age, sex and geography. For the first time, it also presents...
Report
Australia’s health 2024: data insights
This report presents a collection of eleven, in-depth and original web articles on selected health topics, with a focus on the importance of a strong evidence base for supporting the health of Australians.
Report
Children and COVID-19 fines in NSW
This report finds marginalised children were unfairly targeted by COVID-19 fines at the height of the pandemic, highlighting the need for immediate reform of the New South Wales fines system.