Inquiry into Hepatitis C in Australia

Following a referral received from the Minister for Health, The Hon Peter Dutton MP, the Standing Committee on Health will inquire into and report on Hepatitis C in Australia.

The Committee invites interested persons and organisations to make a submission addressing the terms of reference. The deadline for submissions is Friday, 27 February 2015. Information that may assist in preparing a submission to the Committee may be viewed here.

The Committee tabled their Report titled The Silent Disease on 25 June 2015.

 

Committee Secretariat contact:

Committee Secretary
Standing Committee on Health
PO Box 6021
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600

Phone: +61 2 6277 4145
health.reps@aph.gov.au

About this inquiry

Hepatitis C is a serious health issue in Australia, with the latest data indicating that 230 000 people live with a chronic, long-lasting infection. The Standing Committee on Health will inquire into and report on Hepatitis C in Australia.



Past Public Hearings

04 May 2015: Canberra
20 Mar 2015: Canberra
10 Mar 2015: West Perth

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Inquiry Status

Report tabled on 25 June 2015

How to make a submission

The committee invites individuals and organisations to send in their opinions and proposals in writing (submissions)

Accessibility

We are committed to ensuring that everyone who wishes to can participate in the Committee’s inquiry. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact the Committee Secretariat.

Further information regarding accessibility can be found at www.aph.gov.au/Help/Accessibility