Victorian government appoints Caroline McElnay as chief health officer
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New Zealand's top public health official during the Covid-19 pandemic has been appointed the chief health officer for the state of Victoria in Australia.
Dr Caroline McElnay, who was Director of Public Health between 2017 and 2022, worked alongside then-Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
McElnay was also named a companion of the Queen's Service Order in 2023 in recognition of her significant service to public health.
In a statement, Dr McElnay said she was honoured to serve the Victorian community in this important role and looked forward to working with the government and the health sector to protect people's health.
She will start the new role in August.
Former New Zealand Police Commissioner Mike Bush also recently took the job as Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police in Australia.
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