Public Health Amendment Regulations 2018 — Immunisation of Children
Amends public health regulations to include requirements for school immunisation reporting and exclusion of non-immunised children.
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These regulations amend the Public Health Regulations 2017. Part 2A inserted after regulation 10 regarding immunisation of children. Includes requirements for schools to report immunisation status, contracted diseases, and prevent non-immunised children from attending. The Chief Health Officer may direct school closures. Penalties of $1000 apply for non-compliance.
📜 Amendment History - Public Health Regulations 2017
View full chain →11 Sept 2020 · Prescribes fees for hotel quarantine under the Public Health Act 2016.
19 July 2019 · Informs the public about the availability of the Australian Immunisation Handbook online.
19 July 2019 · Amends the Public Health Regulations 2017 regarding child care services, infectious diseases, and immunisation status.
5 May 2023 · Amends the Public Health Regulations 2017 to include monkeypox virus infection.
16 July 2021 · Amends the public health regulations 2017 to include human coronavirus with pandemic potential, invasive group a streptococcal disease (igas), and respiratory syncytial virus (rsv).
7 May 2021 · Amends the public health regulations 2017 regarding the hiv infection notification form.
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