Our responses to parliamentary inquiries are listed here.
Parliamentary inquiries investigate:
- policy matters
- government administration
- government performance.
The committees that run inquiries come from:
- the Senate
- the House of Representatives
- both (called joint committees).
When the committee completes its inquiry it tables a report in parliament. Where the inquiry is relevant to Health, we respond to these reports and state what we intend to do.
Responses
Responses to government inquiries
Australian Government response to the Better Access evaluation
This is the government response to the final report of an independent evaluation of the Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the Medicare Benefits Schedule initiative (Better Access).
Australian Government response to the report on the Independent Capability Review of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
This document provides the Australian Government's response to the report on the Independent Capability Review of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC). The Government accepts all 32 recommendations.
National Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 Plan
We have developed a new national plan for post-acute sequelae of COVID-19, commonly known as long COVID.
Sick and tired: Casting a long shadow – Australian Government response to the inquiry into long COVID
The Australian Government response to the House Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport Report’s final report on the Inquiry into Long COVID and Repeated COVID Infections.
Aged Care and Other Legislation Amendment (Royal Commission Response No. 2) Bill 2021
Government Response to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee’s report on the Aged Care and Other Legislation Amendment (Royal Commission Response No. 2) Bill 2021. This Response details the Department’s response to Recommendation 2 of the Report.
Inquiry into approval processes for new drugs and novel medical technologies in Australia
Australian Government response to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport report on the inquiry into approval processes for new drugs and novel medical technologies in Australia: The New Frontier – Delivering better health for all Australians.
Walking the allergy tightrope – Addressing the rise of allergies and anaphylaxis in Australia
Australian Government response to the Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport’s inquiry report, Walking the allergy tightrope: Addressing the rise of allergies and anaphylaxis in Australia.
Bedtime Reading: Inquiry into Sleep Health Awareness in Australia
Australian Government response to the Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport’s report Bedtime Reading: Inquiry into Sleep Awareness in Australia.
My Health Record system – response to the final report
Australian Government response to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee final report on the My Health Record system
Government Response to the Review of the Transition Care Programme (TCP)
The Australian Government Response to the Transition Care Programme (TCP) Review’s Recommendations.
Support for Australia’s thalidomide survivors
Australian Government response to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee inquiry into support for Australia’s thalidomide survivors
Witness statement of Dr Brendan Murphy to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety
A witness statement from Dr Brendan Murphy to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety,
Effectiveness of the aged care quality assessment and accreditation framework
Australian Government response to the Senate Community Affairs Committee report for the inquiry into the effectiveness of the aged care quality assessment and accreditation framework.
Inquiry into Biotoxin-related Illnesses in Australia
Australian Government Response to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport’s report on the Inquiry into Biotoxin-related Illnesses in Australia.
Regulations restricting the use of restraints in residential aged care services
Australian Government response to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights inquiry into the Quality of Care Amendment (Minimising the Use of Restraints) Principles 2019.
Quality of Care in Residential Aged Care Facilities
Australian Government response to the House of Representatives’ Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport's Inquiry into the Quality of Care in Residential Aged Care Facilities in Australia.
Stillbirth research and education
Australian Government response to the Senate Select Committee on Stillbirth Research and Education Report.
Accessibility and quality of mental health services in rural and remote Australia
Australian Government response to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee Inquiry: Accessibility and quality of mental health services in rural and remote Australia – April 2019
Safeguarding the Integrity of Sport
This report is the Australian Government's response to the Review of Australia’s Sports Integrity Arrangements (known as the Wood Review).
The science of mitochondrial donation and related matters
Australian Government response to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee Inquiry into the science of mitochondrial donation and related matters
Value and affordability of private health insurance and out-of-pocket costs
Australian Government response to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee report: Value and affordability of private health insurance and out-of-pocket medical costs
Red tape – effect of red tape on health services
Australian Government response to Senate Select Committee interim report: Red tape – effect of red tape on health services
Funding for research into cancers with low survival rates
Australian Government response to the Senate Select Committee Inquiry report: Funding for research into cancers with low survival rates
The number of women in Australia who have had transvaginal mesh implants and related matters
Australian Government response to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee report: The number of women in Australia who have had transvaginal mesh implants and related matters
Still waiting to be heard…Report on the inquiry into the hearing health and wellbeing of Australia
Australian Government response to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport report: Still waiting to be heard…report on the inquiry into the hearing health and wellbeing of Australia
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