A new Australian Centre for Disease Control is about to switch on — and it’s built to operate above existing privacy and health laws.
The legislation gives one appointed Director-General the power to demand health data “despite any other law”, sign international deals in secret, and bypass parliamentary disallowance.
The price tag? Over $415 million in public funds and no guarantee of oversight.
Stand Up Now Australia is calling for a safety switch before the Act begins on 1 January 2026: real accountability, clear spending, and laws that answer to the people they govern.
