Former ministers' media centre

Members of the new National Women’s Health Advisory Council have been appointed, bringing together diverse expertise to examine the unique challenges that women and girls experience in the health system.

The Australian Government is investing in a stronger health system as part of our plan for a stronger future through a record $132 billion in 2022–23, increasing to $140 billion in 2025–26, with a total commitment of $537 billion over the next four years.

To mark World Obesity Day, the Australian Government is launching Australia’s first National Obesity Strategy, which will help address overweight and obesity across the nation.

The Federal Coalition Government has invested more than $32,000 through the Deafness Forum of Australia to promote World Hearing Day today, to raises awareness about preventing hearing loss and promoting healthy ear care across Australia.

The Australian Government has provided $2.5 million to support construction of expanded facilities at Odyssey House drug and alcohol treatment service near Campbelltown in Sydney.

The Australian Government is investing $23 million in three Victorian health projects that will help prevent chronic diseases and improve health and wellbeing of Australians.

Two years ago COVID arrived in Australia. In that time it has changed the world but it hasn’t changed the fundamentals of Australia. In a world with over 5.5 million lives lost officially and more likely closer to 15 million, Australia has witnessed hardship and tragedy.

Australians aged 18+ will now have access to a fourth COVID-19 vaccine, Nuvaxovid (Novavax) in coming weeks, after the Australian Government accepted advice from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) that it be included in the rollout program.

The Australian Government is investing $13 million to establish a world-leading National Eating Disorder Centre, where Australia’s best researchers will collaborate to transform how eating disorders are diagnosed and treated.

As Omicron case numbers grow, the Australian Government will make temporary changes to Telehealth to give GPs and specialists additional flexibility to support their patients safely, including the continued supply of PPE and online support. An additional $24 million has been committed to fund these

Parents of young children will get help to build their parenting skills under a new Australian Government-funded national program grant opportunity opening today.

Many of us have New Year’s resolutions but the most important one all Australians can make in 2022 is to get any health checks they put aside during the pandemic.

The Australian Government is providing an additional $9.8 billion in the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) update to deliver ongoing Telehealth, COVID vaccinations, and to ensure Australians have access to world class health care and medicines.

Twenty-one health groups across Australia will share in $23.7 million over 3 years thanks to the Australian Government’s National Preventive Health Strategy, furthering support for the health and wellbeing of all Australians.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Ben Fordham, of 2GB, on Greg Hunt's retirement.

The Australian Government is opening a new round to invest more than $23 million to support our nation’s peak health groups and advisory bodies.

A joint media release with Senator the Hon. Simon Birmingham, Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, about the World Trade Organization (WTO) reaffirming Australia’s Tobacco Plain Packaging measure.

A media release from The Hon Alan Tudge MP, Acting Minister for Health, announcing a $49.6 million grant opportunity for research into a range of priority health and health system issues.

The Morrison Government has appointed a team of experts to provide independent advice on the development of the Primary Health Care 10-Year Plan.

The Morrison Government is progressing its 10-year National Preventive Health Strategy, with an Expert Steering Committee selected to inform the strategy’s development.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's address to the National Press Club. Minister Hunt talks about Australia's Long Term National Health Plan and the Australian Government's vision for a physically and mentally healthier community.

Delivering the world’s best mental health system – stigma-free and focused on prevention, starting with children under 12 – is the major focus of the Australian Government’s Long Term National Health Plan, outlined today.

The Australian Government is committed to tackling diabetes and is investing $2.8 million to prevent and treat diabetes-related blindness and foot complications.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt’s announcement on agreements with all 8 states and territories for projects under the $1.25 billion Community Health and Hospitals Program.

Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's doorstop in Melbourne regarding $50 million for traumatic brain injury medical research and homecare packages.