[Economy Briefing] COVID-19 test kits included on the ARTG in Australia

A nurse holds a swabs and test tube kit to test people for COVID-19.

A nurse holds a swabs and test tube kit to test people for COVID-19. Source: AP

Look at the selection screening process of COVID-19 in Australia and the approval procedures associated with importing test kits with Jenny Kang, trade Manager of KOTRA Melbourne.


In a partnership between the Australian Government, Minderoo Foundation and private pathology providers, Australia has secured an additional 10 million COVID-19 test kits and pathology equipment to be installed across the country.

Over 500,000 COVID-19 tests have been completed to date. The addition of 10 million tests across the country between now and the end of the year equates to an almost 20 fold increase in testing.

Look at the selection screening process of COVID-19 in Australia and the approval procedures associated with importing test kits with Jenny Kang, trade Manager of KOTRA Melbourne.

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