Inside the A-CDC: Understanding the Powers Behind Australia’s New Disease Control Authority

Live Webinar with George Christensen & James Roguski

The Australian Centre for Disease Control Act 2025 establishes a new national health authority with broad powers to collect data, issue directions, and make declarations during perceived or actual public-health risks.

But what does the legislation actually allow?

How will these powers operate in practice?

And where does public oversight sit within the new structure?

In this webinar, we explore the A-CDC Act within the larger ecosystem of national legislation, cross-government arrangements, and global health frameworks. We’ll cover the Director-General’s powers, the Act’s information-handling architecture, and the external agreements and standards that shape Australia’s public-health responses.

Ideal for Australians who want a practical understanding of how domestic and international structures work together — and what that means in real life.

Speaker Bios

George Christensen

George Christensen is a former Australian Member of Parliament, known for his work on governance, civil liberties, and national-policy scrutiny. He has hosted public conversations on digital governance, the use of emergency powers, and the evolution of health-security frameworks.

With a long history in community representation, he brings practical insight on how legislation like the A-CDC Act shapes decision-making and public accountability.

James Roguski

James Roguski is a researcher and writer focused on global health governance, legislative frameworks, and treaty-based power structures. He has produced detailed analyses of international health regulations, emergency-response mechanisms, and national adoption processes across multiple countries.

James is widely recognised for his work translating complex legal and institutional arrangements into accessible public information.

Hosted by Stand Up Now Australia, this session continues our commitment to helping Australians understand the laws and structures that affect families and communities. A recording of this webinar will be made available to all registrants.

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