Minister:
Minister for COVID-19 Response
Current Minister:
Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Last updated:
Friday, 6 November 2020
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Responsibilities include all aspects of the government's ongoing health response to COVID-19, including matters relating to managed isolation and quarantine (MIQ), border management, testing and contact tracing systems, and managing any resurgence of the virus.
The COVID-19 All-of-Government Response Group, which is a business unit of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, provides support for this portfolio.
COVID-19 Public Health Response Act 2020
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