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Many Australian Government agencies have a role to play during significant emergencies in Australia and the surrounding region. The Department of Health and Ageing, in collaboration with the Australian Health Protection Committee (AHPC) and in cooperation with relevant state and territory health authorities, as specific coordination responsibilities in the event of national health emergencies.
Health emergencies include:
- significant communicable disease outbreaks, e.g. an influenza pandemic
- chemical, biological or radiological incidents either criminal or accidental
- mass casualty incidents, e.g. an earthquake or transport accident
- any emergency where there are a significant number of people needing medical treatment which requires a coordinated national approach
- any emergency where a contingent of Australian medical personnel is required for deployment
During health emergencies this web site will be updated to communicate situational information, important health messages, and other health related response arrangements.
