The latest official coronavirus news, updates and advice from the Australian Government.
Opening back up in a careful and safe way is the highest priority of the Australian Government.
The modelling from the Doherty Institute has given Australia a clear path and targets for how to do that.
The targets in the National Plan were agreed by all the States and Territories at National Cabinet on 6 August 2021.
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved a booster dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for individuals 18 years and older, provided at least six months after the completion of a COVID-19 vaccine primary course of two doses. The primary course can be of any COVID-19 vaccine registered for use in Australia.
Subject to final expert advice, it is expected that a general population booster program will commence no later than 8 November with original priority groups, including people in aged care and disability care settings, to be offered the option to receive a booster as a priority.
Find out more about presenting proof of your COVID-19 vaccinations if you have been vaccinated overseas.
Australians who are severely immunocompromised will be offered the option to receive a third COVID-19 vaccine dose to boost their protection against COVID-19.
National Cabinet was briefed on plans to increase vaccination rates amongst Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people living with disabilities.
Under Phase C of the National Plan, international travel is on track to reopen to fully vaccinated Australian travellers by November. States and territories will begin at different times given varying vaccination rates.
Businesses and organisations play a vital role in the success of Australia reaching its COVID-19 vaccination targets, limiting restrictions and getting back to normal.
There is a lot businesses can do to support employees with making the choice to be vaccinated.
