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New national standards for food businesses from 8 December 2023
11 April 2023

New national standards for some food businesses from 8 December 2023

New standards have been introduced nationally by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) to improve food safety and prevent foodborne illness in the community.
1 March 2023

Pholcodine cough medicines cancelled by the TGA

Fifty-five cough medicines – all containing pholcodine – have been cancelled from the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods.
9 February 2023

Strategy a milestone for WA health and medical research

Western Australia's inaugural strategy for strengthening the State's health and medical research sector has been unveiled.
Vaccination
6 February 2023

Human papillomavirus vaccine schedule change

From 6 February 2023, the dose schedule for the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine will change to a single dose.
21 November 2022

Public consultation launched – abortion legislation reform

The State Government, through the Department of Health, is proposing changes to existing abortion legislation to improve access to safe and timely abortion care in Western Australia.
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