On 25 March 2020, and effective immediately, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that all non-urgent elective surgery will be suspended temporarily in public hospitals.
For private hospitals, the temporary suspension of non-urgent elective surgery will be effective from 1 April 2020. Only Category 1 (urgent) and some exceptional Category 2 (semi-urgent) surgeries will continue until further notice.
To inquire about the status of an upcoming surgery, please contact your chosen hospital or treating doctor for further information.
Read the Prime Ministers media release here