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Cancer Australia
2006 – present
National cancer control agency that provides leadership in cancer control, funds cancer research, develops evidence-based guidance and advises the Australian Government on cancer care.
How it came into existence
Established in 2006 under the Cancer Australia Act 2006, taking over national cancer program functions from the Department of Health and Ageing.
- National cancer programs
Legislation: Cancer Australia Act 2006
Changes during its life
- Breast and ovarian cancer guidelines, information and programs
Main functions
- National leadership in cancer control
- Funding of cancer research
- Evidence-based guidance on cancer care
- National cancer data and reporting
- Breast and ovarian cancer programs
- Advice to government on cancer policy
Where it sits
In the portfolio of Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.
- Type of body
- Non-corporate Commonwealth entity
- Portfolio
- Health, Disability and Ageing
- Accountable authority
- Chief Executive Officer – Cancer Australia Act 2006 section 36A(c)
- ABN
- 21 075 951 918
Lineage
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Sources
Primary sources
- List of Commonwealth entities and companies under the PGPA Act, 1 July 2026 (Department of Finance)
- Australian Government Organisations Register (Department of Finance, data.gov.au) (listed from 11 December 2014 to the latest release (30 June 2026))