Interim Australian Centre for Disease Control
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1 January 2024 – 1 January 2026
Interim national disease control centre within the health department that led national communicable disease surveillance, health protection and health emergency preparedness while the statutory Australian Centre for Disease Control was legislated.
How it came into existence
Established on 1 January 2024 within the Department of Health and Aged Care by government decision, implementing a 2022 election commitment to create an Australian Centre for Disease Control. It brought together the department's health protection, communicable disease and health emergency response functions.
- Health protection and communicable disease control
- Health emergency preparedness and response
Changes during its life
- 13 May 2025Became part of the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing when the Department of Health and Aged Care was renamed.
How it ended
Replaced on 1 January 2026 by the statutory Australian Centre for Disease Control established under the Australian Centre for Disease Control Act 2025, which took over its staff and functions.
Main functions
- Communicable disease surveillance and control
- Health emergency preparedness and response
- Pandemic planning
- Public health advice
- Design of the permanent Australian CDC
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.
Lineage
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Sources
Some dates or links for this organisation are not fully confirmed. Corrections are welcome.