Christine Milne (Tasmania, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Health and Ageing, Senator Ludwig. Given that climate change and the increasing movement of people, animals and goods around the world are increasing the risk of outbreaks of diseases—everything from Hendra virus to swine flu—in both human and animal populations, does the government intend to maintain a national disease intelligence capacity and Australia’s ability to respond quickly and effectively across state boundaries to such outbreaks?