On 21 September 2023, the Prime Minister the Hon Anthony Albanese MP announced an independent inquiry into Australia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The inquiry reviewed the Commonwealth Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic to identify lessons learned to improve Australia’s preparedness for future pandemics.
The report summary identifies key issues from the inquiry, including identifying nine guiding recommendations aligned with nine pillars for a successful pandemic response. The report summary identifies 19 immediate actions for the next 12-18 months, and a further seven medium-term actions prior to the next national health emergency.
The report summary also provides guiding principles and priorities for implementing the Australian Centre for Disease Control.