Prime Minister confirms new Health Secretary appointment An experienced public servant has been tapped to fill the role being vacated by Professor Brendan Murphy.
RACGP President thanks outgoing DoH Secretary Professor Brendan Murphy, who led the Department of Health and Aged Care through the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, has announced his retirement.
Brendan Murphy says most GPs ‘incredibly happy’ with vaccine rollout The DoH Secretary acknowledges ‘a couple of instances’ of GPs being upset receiving fewer doses, but said supply issues are to blame.
Australian Chief Medical Officer confirms strong basis for codeine up-scheduling Codeine is no better for pain relief than other over-the-counter medications, Australia’s Chief Medical Officer Professor Brendan Murphy said.