National Occupational Respiratory Disease Registry Act 2023

The National Occupational Respiratory Disease Registry Act 2023 aims to establish the National Occupational Respiratory Disease Registry to record the incidence of occupational respiratory diseases in Australia and prevent further worker exposure to respiratory disease-causing agents. The Act defines various terms and clarifies its scope, establishing the registry to collect, store, and analyze information on occupational respiratory diseases, including causes, incidence, prevalence, nature, extent, and trends. The purposes of the registry include providing statistics, information to medical practitioners, monitoring incidence, and supporting research and healthcare services. The registry will be established and maintained by the Commonwealth Chief Medical Officer, who will determine the information to be included and the notification forms.