AIID experts present evidence to parliamentary committee on International Health Regulations
29 October 2025
AIID experts have presented evidence to the Australian Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Treaties, emphasising the importance of strengthened international cooperation to prevent and respond to future pandemics.
Demolition reaches ground level
28 October 2025
In October the AIID facility early works reached a significant milestone with the completion of structural demolition.
AIID on track for 5 Star Green Star design rating
24 October 2025
The AIID facility design is on track to receive a 5 Star Green Star rating, representing Australian excellence in better, healthier and more responsible buildings.
AIID marks significant planning milestone in facility development
24 September 2025
The Australian Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID) is one step closer to realisation with key planning approvals achieved and a main works tender to construct the facility underway.
Facility update: structural demolition more than 50% complete
26 August 2025
Early works and demolition on the future Australia Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID) facility site is tracking well
AIID researchers discuss antimicrobial resistance: innovation, stewardship and surveillance
20 August 2025
The latest event in the AIID in Action seminar series was held at the University of Melbourne’s Melbourne Connect, featuring three expert presentations, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A.
Facility update: demolition continues; reclaimed water now used on site
25 June 2025
As demolition continues on the AIID site, systems to use reclaimed water are now in use.
What does the new pandemic treaty mean for Australia and global health?
13 June 2025
The adoption of the WHO Pandemic Agreement by the World Health Assembly on 20 May 2025 was a landmark moment in global health.
Listen: ABC podcast of our conversation with global health expert Nina Schwalbe
29 April 2025
ABC Radio National's Big Ideas program recorded our recent event with global health expert, Nina Schwalbe.
Site demolition well under way
15 April 2025
Demolition on the building site for the future Australian Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID) facility is progressing at pace.