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  • NDIS Reforms Consultation Hub

    We want your feedback on proposed changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). In the 2026-27 Budget the Australian Government announced changes to secure the future of the NDIS for people with permanent and significant disability. On 14 May 2026 the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill was introduced to Parliament. Further reform is needed to ensure the NDIS continues to transform lives through its... More
    Opened 3 August 2026

  • Inclusive Communities Fund Consultation

    About this consultation The Australian Government will provide $200 million over three years from 2026-27 to establish the Inclusive Communities Fund (the Fund). The Fund will create more opportunities for people with disability, including NDIS participants, to take part in social, recreational, arts, sporting, cultural and other community activities. The Fund will achieve this by providing funding for community organisations to strengthen their... More
    Opened 3 August 2026

  • DIR 224 Commercial supply of a genetically modified (GM) multivalent vaccine for chickens

    The Gene Technology Regulator has received a licence application (DIR 224) from Intervet Australia Pty Ltd for a commercial supply of a genetically modified (GM) multivalent vaccine for chickens. Comments are now being sought on the consultation version of the Risk Assessment and Risk Management Plan (RARMP) that has been prepared by the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR). The draft RARMP and other relevant documents can be viewed in the related attachments... More
    Opened 31 July 2026

  • Weekly Bed Availability Request - 31 July 2026

    Please complete the survey by close of business today. Bed availability information will be submitted to the Tasmanian Health Service (THS) no later than 12 .00pm, Monday 3 August 2026 . It will assist discharge discussions and pathways from acute care to aged care for older Tasmanians. Privacy Statement This information is collected in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988. The purpose of collecting this information is to support the coordination and reporting... More
    Opened 31 July 2026

  • Weekly Bed Availability Request - 24 July 2026

    Please complete the survey by close of business today. Bed availability information will be submitted to the Tasmanian Health Service (THS) no later than 12 .00pm, Monday 27 July 2026 . It will assist discharge discussions and pathways from acute care to aged care for older Tasmanians. Privacy Statement This information is collected in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988. The purpose of collecting this information is to support the coordination and reporting... More
    Opened 24 July 2026

  • Weekly Bed Availability Request - 17 July 2026

    Please complete the survey by close of business today. Bed availability information will be submitted to the Tasmanian Health Service (THS) no later than 12 .00pm, Monday 20 July 2026 . It will assist discharge discussions and pathways from acute care to aged care for older Tasmanians. Privacy Statement This information is collected in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988. The purpose of collecting this information is to support the coordination and reporting... More
    Opened 17 July 2026

  • Consultation on the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Australian Medical Research and Innovation Strategy and Priorities

    The Australian Medical Research Advisory Board (AMRAB) is seeking feedback on the draft MRFF Australian Medical Research and Innovation Strategy 2026–2031 and draft MRFF Australian Medical Research and Innovation Priorities 2026–2028 (MRFF Strategy and Priorities). Feedback will help ensure AMRAB’s advice to the Australian Government reflects the right future focus for MRFF funding. Why this is important The MRFF supports research that addresses... More
    Opened 17 July 2026

  • Weekly Bed Availability Request - 10 July 2026

    Please complete the survey by close of business today. Bed availability information will be submitted to the Tasmanian Health Service (THS) no later than 12 .00pm, Monday 13 July 2026 . It will assist discharge discussions and pathways from acute care to aged care for older Tasmanians. Privacy Statement This information is collected in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988. The purpose of collecting this information is to support the coordination and reporting... More
    Opened 10 July 2026

  • Immunisation Dashboards Feedback

    The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing recently sought feedback to help inform the design of new public immunisation dashboards. Your insights have helped shape the content and functionality of these dashboards, ensuring they are clear, accessible and useful for a broad range of users. We are pleased to advise that the new Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) dashboards are now available on the Department’s website. The dashboard suite includes four key products... More
    Opened 6 July 2026

  • Drug and Alcohol Program Consultations - Stage 3

    We asked Between 13 March 2026 and 17 April 2026, we tested proposed changes to the Drug and Alcohol Program (DAP), including its program logic and key performance indicators (KPIs). This work is part of a staged reform process to support stronger program outcomes and inform the design of future 3-year grant opportunities. You said We heard broad support for a DAP that reflects the diversity of alcohol and other drug (AOD) services and recognises that people’s... More
    Opened 3 July 2026

  • Weekly Bed Availability Request - 3 July 2026

    Please complete the survey by close of business today. Bed availability information will be submitted to the Tasmanian Health Service (THS) no later than 12 .00pm, Monday 6 July 2026 . It will assist discharge discussions and pathways from acute care to aged care for older Tasmanians. Privacy Statement This information is collected in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988. The purpose of collecting this information is to support the coordination and reporting... More
    Opened 3 July 2026

  • Fee Transparency in Health Care: Informed Financial Consent and Split Billing Practices

    Fee transparency and Informed Financial Consent (IFC) is about making sure people understand the likely costs of their health care before they agree to treatment. When IFC works well, it supports informed decision‑making, patient choice and trust in the health system. When it doesn’t, people can experience unexpected costs, confusion or “bill shock”. The Australian Government is undertaking work to better understand how fee transparency is currently experienced, and how... More
    Opened 2 July 2026

  • Private Health Reforms - Consultation Paper 1

    This is the first of a suite of consultation papers which the department will release over the coming months. These proposals do not represent government policy. Government will decide whether to implement any changes, including potential changes to Medicare Benefit Schedule (MBS) items. The decision to create new or amend MBS items are informed by well established ... More
    Opened 2 July 2026

  • Weekly Bed Availability Request - 26 June 2026

    Please complete the survey by close of business today. Bed availability information will be submitted to the Tasmanian Health Service (THS) no later than 12 .00pm, Monday 29 June 2026 . It will assist discharge discussions and pathways from acute care to aged care for older Tasmanians. Privacy Statement This information is collected in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988. The purpose of collecting this information is to support the coordination and reporting... More
    Opened 26 June 2026

  • Consultation on Sunsetting of Narcotic Drugs Regulations

    The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is consulting on the proposed remaking of the Narcotic Drugs Regulation 2016 and the Narcotic Drugs (Licence Charges) Regulation 2016 (legislative instruments), which are scheduled to sunset on 1 April 2027. The legislative instruments support the framework that governs the cultivation of cannabis and the manufacture of narcotic drugs for medicinal and scientific purposes, as well as related licensing charges administered by the Office of... More
    Opened 22 June 2026

  • Weekly Bed Availability Request - 19 June 2026

    Please complete the survey by close of business today. Bed availability information will be submitted to the Tasmanian Health Service (THS) no later than 12 .00pm, Monday 22 June 2026 . It will assist discharge discussions and pathways from acute care to aged care for older Tasmanians. Privacy Statement This information is collected in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988. The purpose of collecting this information is to support the coordination and reporting of bed... More
    Opened 19 June 2026

  • Weekly Bed Availability Request - 12 June 2026

    Please complete the survey by close of business today. Bed availability information will be submitted to the Tasmanian Health Service (THS) by 12.00pm, Monday 15 June 2026. It will assist discharge discussions and pathways from acute care to aged care for older Tasmanians. Privacy Statement This information is collected in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988. The purpose of collecting this information is to support the coordination and reporting of bed... More
    Opened 12 June 2026

  • Online Prescribing Services: Sharing medicines-related information to My Health Record by Default

    About this consultation The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (the Department), in partnership with the Australian Digital Health Agency (the Agency) is seeking feedback to shape the development of the new Share by Default requirements focused on online prescribing services, announced by Government on 28 January 2026: “As a first step to strengthen safety in digital medicines and telehealth, the Australian Government will implement requirements to ensure all... More
    Opened 5 June 2026

  • Weekly Bed Availability Request - 5 June 2026

    Please complete the survey by close of business today. Bed availability information will be submitted to the Tasmanian Health Service (THS) by close of business Tuesday 9 June 2026. It will assist discharge discussions and pathways from acute care to aged care for older Tasmanians. Privacy Statement This information is collected in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988. The purpose of collecting this information is to support the coordination and reporting of bed... More
    Opened 5 June 2026

  • Weekly Bed Availability Request - 29 May 2026

    Please complete the survey by close of business today. Bed availability information will be submitted to the Tasmanian Health Service (THS) by close of business Tuesday 2 June 2026. It will assist discharge discussions and pathways from acute care to aged care for older Tasmanians. Privacy Statement This information is collected in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988. The purpose of collecting this information is to support the coordination and reporting of bed... More
    Opened 29 May 2026

  • Surgical guides and biomodels post-listing review draft department report

    Surgical guides and biomodels are non-implantable, single-use personalised medical devices used in planning and decision-making before and during surgery. We commenced the post-listing review of surgical guides and biomodels in response to: rapid growth in use of these devices – PL benefits paid by health insurers rose from $1.6 million in 2016–17 to $20.6 million in 2021–22 reports suggesting overuse and inappropriate use ... More
    Opened 25 May 2026

  • Weekly Bed Availability Request - 22 May 2026

    Please complete the survey by close of business today. Bed availability information will be submitted to the Tasmanian Health Service (THS) by close of business Tuesday 26 May 2026. It will assist discharge discussions and pathways from acute care to aged care for older Tasmanians. Privacy Statement This information is collected in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988. The purpose of collecting this information is to support the coordination and reporting of bed... More
    Opened 22 May 2026

  • Consultation on draft models of care for headspace Plus and Youth Specialist Care Centres

    The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (the Department) is seeking feedback on the models of care that have been drafted for headspace Plus and Youth Specialist Care Centres (YSCCs). Background The Australian Government is investing more than $700 million to deliver more free mental health services for young people aged 12 to 25 years. This includes: $225.3 million for new and upgraded headspace centres, including upgrading 30 centres to... More
    Opened 21 May 2026

  • Tobacco Act Compliance Strategy

    Public consultation on the draft Tobacco Act Compliance Strategy (the Strategy). The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (the department) is seeking feedback on a draft Compliance Strategy to guide how it will approach compliance and enforcement under the Public Health (Tobacco and Other Products) Act 2023 (the Tobacco Act), which commenced on 1 April 2024. Effective compliance and enforcement are critical to ensuring the objects of the Tobacco Act and the Public... More
    Opened 20 May 2026

  • Weekly Bed Availability Request - 15 May 2026

    Please complete the survey by close of business today. Bed availability information will be submitted to the Tasmanian Health Service (THS) by close of business Tuesday 19 May 2026. It will assist discharge discussions and pathways from acute care to aged care for older Tasmanians. Privacy Statement This information is collected in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988. The purpose of collecting this information is to support the coordination and reporting of bed... More
    Opened 15 May 2026

  • Consultation on sunsetting PHI Rules - April and October 2027

    Overview The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (department) is undertaking a review of private health insurance legislation in accordance with the Legislation Act 2003 to ensure it remains fit for purpose, is kept up to date and is in force so long as it is needed. There are 6 instruments due to cease (sunset) in April 2027 that relate to Private Health Insurance. They are the: Private Health Insurance (Accreditation) Rules 2011 ... More
    Opened 13 May 2026

  • Tell us what you thought: Australia’s Disability Strategy National Forum

    Thank you for attending the National Forum in February. We would like your feedback to help us understand what worked well and what we could do better in the future. Watch the Forum wrap‑up video (optional) You can watch a short wrap‑up video before starting the survey. The video shows key moments from the Forum and may help refresh your memory. 👉 Watch the Forum wrap‑up video here: ADS Forum Highlight Reel ... More
    Opened 8 May 2026

  • Weekly Bed Availability Request - 8 May 2026

    Please complete the survey by close of business today. Bed availability information will be submitted to the Tasmanian Health Service (THS) by close of business Tuesday 12 May 2026. It will assist discharge discussions and pathways from acute care to aged care for older Tasmanians. Privacy Statement This information is collected in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988. The purpose of collecting this information is to support the coordination and reporting of bed... More
    Opened 8 May 2026

  • Weekly Bed Availability Request - 1 May 2026

    Please complete the survey by close of business today. Bed availability information will be submitted to the Tasmanian Health Service (THS) by close of business Tuesday 5 May 2026. It will assist discharge discussions and pathways from acute care to aged care for older Tasmanians. Privacy Statement This information is collected in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988. The purpose of collecting this information is to support the coordination and reporting of bed... More
    Opened 1 May 2026

  • Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) Review Advisory Committee: Open Consultation - Review for the inclusion of audiometrists as eligible health providers for limited audiology MBS items

    The Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) is a list of health professional services (items) that the Australian Government subsidises. MBS items provide patient benefits for a wide range of health services including consultations, diagnostic tests, therapy, and operations. Established in 2021, the MBS Continuous Review is a program assurance function that conducts ongoing reviews of the MBS to ensure it is contemporary, aligned with best clinical practice,... More
    Opened 28 April 2026
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