The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) advises the Minister for Health and Aged Care on the National Immunisation Program and related matters. ATAGI provides advice to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee on matters relating to the ongoing strength of evidence pertaining to existing, new, and emerging vaccines in relation to their effectiveness and use in Australian populations, and produces the Australian Immunisation Handbook. ATAGI comprises of up to 15 voting members appointed by the Minister for Health and Aged Care (including a Chair and Deputy Chair) and up to six non-voting ex-officio members.
Further information
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Type of Body
F. Non-statutory advisory structure
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Established By / Under
Minister
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
15
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
No
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Classification
C. Secondary non-statutory structure
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Function Categorization
Advisory Board
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
Level 10, Scarborough House
Woden ACT 2601
Australia
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Prof. Katie Flanagan | 1 July 2025 | 30 June 2027 |
| Chair | Dr. Katherine Gibney | 1 July 2025 | 30 June 2027 |
| Member | Dr. Julia Marshall | 1 July 2023 | 30 June 2027 |
| Member | Associate Professor Benjamin Teh | 1 July 2023 | 30 June 2027 |
| Member | Ms. Kristy Cooper | 1 July 2025 | 30 June 2029 |
| Member | Dr. Rosalind Webby | 1 July 2023 | 30 June 2027 |
| Member | Mr. Thomas Clayton | 1 July 2025 | 30 June 2029 |
| Member | Prof. Margaret Danchin | 1 July 2023 | 30 June 2027 |
| Member | Prof. Paul Kelly | 1 July 2025 | 30 June 2029 |
| Member | Ms. Diane Walsh | 1 July 2025 | 30 June 2029 |
| Member | Dr. Alan Leeb | 1 July 2025 | 30 June 2029 |
| Member | Ms. Karen Bellamy | 1 July 2023 | 30 June 2027 |
| Member | Prof. Penelope Burns | 1 July 2025 | 30 June 2029 |
| Member | Dr. Sarah McGuinness | 1 July 2025 | 30 June 2029 |
| Member | Prof. James Wood | 1 July 2025 | 30 June 2027 |
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