description of the epidemiology of cases/outbreaks of monkeypox overall (global) and in Australia - for example, current data on total number of cases - prevalence, incidence, mortality or other indicators that may be relevant to monkeypox

As an AI, I don't have real-time data access, but I can provide some general information based on historical data and trends.

Globally: Monkeypox primarily occurs in remote parts of Central and West Africa, near tropical rainforests. The disease was first discovered in 1958 when outbreaks of a pox-like disease occurred in monkeys kept for research. The first human case was recorded in 1970 in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Since then, sporadic cases and outbreaks have been reported in humans in several African countries.

In recent years, monkeypox has been reported in other parts of the world, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Israel, likely due to travel or importation of animals. The World Health Organization (WHO) monitors these cases and works with countries to respond to outbreaks.

Australia: As of my last update, there have been no reported cases of monkeypox in Australia. The risk of monkeypox in Australia is considered low due to its strong public health infrastructure, including disease surveillance and response capabilities. However, with international travel, there is always a risk of importation, which is why monkeypox is a notifiable disease in Australia.

For the most current and specific data on monkeypox cases, prevalence, incidence, and mortality, I would recommend checking with the World Health Organization or the relevant national health department or disease control center.