Paul Kelly officially promoted to chief medical officer
By Shannon Jenkins
Tuesday December 22, 2020
Paul Kelly. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch)
Professor Paul Kelly will lead the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines across the country after being officially appointed to the role of Australian chief medical officer.
In a statement on Monday, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Kelly has been “intimately involved” in the national COVID-19 response, as well as the health response to the 2019–20 bushfires.
“His appointment to the permanent role of CMO ensures Australia remains in very capable hands. He was successful after a rigorous and highly competitive selection process conducted by the Department of Health,” Morrison said.