Resources
We have a range of resources to help you understand antimicrobial resistance (AMR), including fact sheets, infographics, reports and strategies.
13 March 2020The Australian Government has released Australia’s next national antimicrobial resistance strategy, following endorsement by the Council of Australian Governments.
20 December 2019Australian Government Department of Health (2018). Review of published and grey literature on the presence of antimicrobial resistance in food in Australia and New Zealand.
15 March 2019The Senate Finance and Public Administration References Committee’s report Progress in the implementation of the recommendations of the 1999 Joint Expert Technical Advisory Committee on Antibiotic Resistance makes 10 recommendations relating to enhanced monitoring and reporting of antibiotic usage and resistance in animals and humans.
7 November 2018The document outlines the relationship between Australia's importance rating for antibacterials and the World Health Organization's (WHO's) classifications of antibacterials.
9 November 2017This is an infographic describing three important actions farmers and workers in the agricultural industry can take to reduce antibiotic resistance.
9 November 2017This is an infographic that shows how antibiotic resistance can spread through people, animals and the environment
1 November 2017This Progress Report not only highlights the progress that has been made in Australia in the past two years, but also recognises challenges and gaps that need to be addressed.
30 November 2016The Australian Government released the first Implementation Plan to support the National Antimicrobial Resistance Strategy 2015-2019.
30 June 2015The Australian Government has released the first National Antimicrobial Resistance Strategy 2015-2019 to guide the response to the threat of antibiotic misuse and resistance.