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Our role and priorities
We protect people in Australia from health threats, by strengthening prevention, preparedness and trusted public health advice.
Legislation and transparency
We publish our advice for full transparency and accountability. This is embedded in the legislation, to ensure everyone can see the advice informing public health decisions.
Our people
Our Director-General provides national leadership in assessing public health risk, with the support of an Expert Advisory Council, a strong leadership team and about 250 staff.
News and media
News
Professor Kristine Macartney appointed Chief Medical Advisor
A respected clinician, researcher and public health leader, Professor Macartney will help shape the Australian CDC's evidence-based approach to protecting Australians' health.
Women’s Health Week - shining a light on prevention and wellbeing
This Women's Health Week, women are encouraged to put their health first. Learn why prevention, early detection and regular health checks are important for lifelong wellbeing.
World Field Epidemiology Day: the people behind preparedness
For World Field Epidemiology Day, we're recognising the experts working behind the scenes to protect Australia's health.
Communicable Diseases Intelligence (CDI)
About CDI
CDI is a peer-reviewed scientific journal with leading academic content focused on public health. Read more about CDI and access the latest articles.
Report on influenza viruses
Read ‘Report on influenza viruses received and tested by the Melbourne WHO Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research on Influenza during 2025’ by Vishma Ramji Varsani et al.
Bird flu in the Hunter New England region
Read ‘The first high pathogenicity avian influenza A(H5N1) clade 2.3.4.4b incursions in the Hunter New England region, New South Wales, Australia, June–July 2026’ by Emily Gibson et al.
ATAGI targeted review 2025
Read ‘ATAGI targeted review 2025: Immunisation considerations for immunocompromised people in Australia’ by Xia Wang et al.