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This document aims to assist non-government organisations better prepare for a potential human influenza pandemic in Australia. It draws on a number of already published sources in Australia and overseas and is the result of community and government consultation.
The Commonwealth accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any material contained in this publication and recommends that users exercise their own skill and care with respect to its use.
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The content of this document was prepared based on information available in December 2007 and new information may become available over time. Readers are advised to visit the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs website and other relevant reference sources to ensure they have access to the most up to date information to remain well informed.
Organisations should refer to HB292–2006 Handbook A Practitioners guide to business continuity management published by Standards Australia (ISBN 0 7337 7472 5) for more information.
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