Daily Archives: 5 March 2017

Protecting Australians from influenza in 2017

The Australian Government has secured a supply of new vaccines which protect against four strains of influenza virus for the 2017 season. The new vaccines will be made available free of charge from mid-April to at-risk groups through the National Immunisation Program (NIP) and will also be available on the private market. The 2017 quadrivalent…

Nominations now open for Commonwealth Games baton bearers

As the countdown to the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018) continues, the Turnbull Government is delighted to announce that nominations for baton bearers are now open. GC2018 will be a celebration of sport, art and culture, showcasing the Gold Coast and Australia to the world. The journey of the Queen’s Baton Relay leading into…