Australia is a highly developed, stable democracy with a federal-state system. Tourist facilities are widely available.
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Crime: Crime rate is low.
Medical Facilities: Excellent medical care is available.
In princile no risk for infectious diseases
Arthropod borne diseases:
The greatest risk is contact with coral fish and bats infested with a virus similar to rabies.
Reciprocal health: A reciprocal health agreement for urgent medical treatment exists with the United Kingdom. In order to obtain treatment some proof of United Kingdom residence will be required. Further details are available from the Department of Health International Relations Unit, Room 518, Richmond House, 79 Whitehall, London, SW1A 2NS.
Compulsory vaccinations: yellow fever certificate if arriving within 6 days of having stayed overnight or longer in an infected area, as listed in the World Health Weekly Epidemiological Record. Exempt infants under 1 year.
Recommended immunizations: none, however check travellers have up to date tetanus & polio immunizations.
Blood transfusion & tissue transplantation risk according to UK BTS:
Yellow fever vaccination requirements and recommendations and malaria situation in Australia.
Food and Water Safety
HIV Risk
Check travelers health risks by CDC before, after and while traveling to Australia and prevention before arrival at Australia.