Reform of the food regulatory system
In March 2020, the Australian New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation (the Forum) endorsed an implementation plan for an ambitious reform agenda for the food regulatory system aimed at ensuring the system remains strong, robust and agile into...More
The Australian Government welcomes the Productivity Commission (PC) Inquiry Report on Mental Health. It provides 21 recommendations with 103 associated actions spanning five key themes:
prevention and early help for people;
improve people’s experiences with mental...More
The Australian Government is working towards zero suicides and appointed Ms Christine Morgan as the first National Suicide Prevention Adviser reporting directly to the Prime Minister.
The National Suicide Prevention Adviser has provided the Prime Minister with the...More
The Department of Health through the Office of Drug Control (ODC) is seeking comments from interested parties on a review of the structure, design and administrative processes for medicinal cannabis related permits (the review).
This review is part of the broader reforms being...More
Since 2002, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have been able to have their status recorded confidentially on a database called the Voluntary Indigenous Identifier (VII).
The VII is primarily used to estimate use of the Medicare Benefits Scheme by Aboriginal and Torres Strait...More
From 19 October 2020, how the TGA engages with the sponsors for post market reviews has changed. A new medical device Post Market Review Compliance Dashboard has been developed in TBS to respond to post market reviews. The new compliance dashboard will provide the sponsors with an efficient...More
In March 2020, the Australian New Zealand Forum on Food Regulation (the Forum) endorsed an implementation plan for an ambitious reform agenda for the food regulatory system aimed at ensuring the system remains strong, robust and agile into the future. The reform agenda is being progressed through...More
On 14 August 2020, the Hon Mark Coulton, Minister for Regional Health, Regional Communications and Local Government, announced a review into the Hearing Services Program.
An Independent Panel made up of Professor Mike Woods (Chair) and Dr Zena Burgess will conduct the Review, with the...More
Thank you for your interest in becoming accredited as a service provider for the Australian Government Hearing Services Program.
Please click the link below to begin your application.
You may wish to download a PDF of the application form for your information before you proceed....More
We are seeking your views on the Australian Government’s National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (the Program).
The Department of Health has commissioned an independent and comprehensive review of the Program. The Review will measure the extent to which the program is meeting its...More
The Australian Government is undertaking a significant program to reform the regulation of therapeutic goods in Australia. As part of the Australian Government Department of Health, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) regulates therapeutic goods, and is responsible for implementing the...More
The current guidance Compounded medicines and good manufacturing practice (GMP) was developed in relation to the PIC/S Guide to GMP for Medicinal Products PE-009-8 15 January 2009, following public consultation in 2015. This document provides guidance on the interpretation of the PIC/S Guide to...More
The Australian Government is undertaking a significant program to reform the regulation of therapeutic goods in Australia. As part of the Australian Government Department of Health, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) regulates therapeutic goods, and is responsible for implementing the...More
The Australian Government is undertaking a significant program to reform the regulation of therapeutic goods in Australia. As part of the Australian Government Department of Health, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) regulates therapeutic goods, and is responsible for implementing...More
The Australian Government is undertaking a significant program of reform to the regulation of therapeutic goods in Australia. As part of the Australian Government Department of Health, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) regulates therapeutic goods, and is responsible for implementing...More
This form should be used by manufacturers and sponsors of medical devices that record patient images or that are anatomical models, and that will be reclassified by the amendments to the Therapeutic Goods (Medical Devices) Regulations 2002 from 25 February 2021. Devices are eligible for...More
This form should be used by manufacturers and sponsors of medical devices that are eligible for the transition period for custom-made medical devices that will be patient-matched medical devices from 25 February 2021. Devices are eligible for transition if:
the device has been supplied...More
Cancer Australia is inviting the public to have their say on the National Pancreatic Cancer Roadmap through this dedicated Consultation Hub.
On 23 March 2020, the Minister for Health, the Hon. Greg Hunt MP invited Cancer Australia to work with the Department of Health to develop a...More
Thank you for your interest in transferring your accreditation as a service provider for the Australian Government Hearing Services Program to another entity.
Please click the link below to begin your application.
You may wish to download a PDF of the application form for your...More
Thank you for your interest in becoming registered as an Appointed Supplier for the Australian Government Hearing Services Program.
Please click the link below to begin your application.
You may wish to download a PDF version of the application form before you proceed. Note that we...More
The Australian Government has a clear and bold vision for sport integrity in Australia, and is committed to ensuring Australian sport is appropriately protected in the rapidly evolving sports integrity threat environment .
The reforms announced as part of this package will require...More