Former ministers' media centre

Read the transcript of Minister Gillespie's interview on ABC AM on 8 December 2021 on GP shortages in remote areas.

Current and emerging para-athletes will benefit from the Australian Government’s investment in a new community, education and events centre at The Hangar at Tullamarine.

The Australian Government continues to support the mental health and wellbeing of new and expectant parents with new funding to expand the National Perinatal Mental Health Helpline.

The University of Melbourne’s rural pathway medical school program at Shepparton is set to welcome its first intake next year, taking students a step closer to becoming rural doctors and helping to address Australia’s longstanding rural doctor shortage.

Federal Member for Nicholls, Damian Drum, and Minister for Regional Health, Dr David Gillespie, have praised Goulburn Valley Health for its role in containing Shepparton’s recent COVID-19 outbreak.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt and Professor John Skerritt at the Press Conference in Melbourne, on 5 December 2021, on the TGA provisionally approving Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 5 to 11-year-olds.

Today, on International Volunteer Day we celebrate and thank the millions of volunteers across the nation who give their time selflessly to help and enrich lives.

The Therapeutic Goods Administration has provisionally approved the Comirnaty (Pfizer) vaccine as safe and effective for use among 5 to 11-year-old children in Australia.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Neil Mitchell from 3AW Mornings on 3 December 2021, on COVID-19 cases, update on the Novavax rollout and retirement from federal politics.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt at the Canberra Press Conference on 3 December 2021, on funding into COVID protection measures, Omicron variant and vaccination booster program.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Natalie Barr and Michael Usher, Sunrise, 3 December 2021, on his retirement and Omicron variant.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Sarah Harris, Tristan MacManus and Beau Ryan, Studio 10, on 3 December 2021, on retirement from federal politics.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Peter Stefanovic, Sky News First Edition, on 3 December 2021, on potential dangers of Omicron variant and potential new vaccine for Omicron variant.

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

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Sylvia Jeffreys and David Campbell on The Today Show on 3 December 2021, on retirement from federal politics and Omicron update.

The Australian Government has invested a further $540 million in response to the COVID 19 pandemic including significant funding to keep Australians safe, and for COVID-19 testing.

Minister for Sport, Richard Colbeck, has welcomed the release of the FIFA Women’s World Cup (FWWC) 2023 match schedule saying it puts our two sport-loving nations in the spotlight.

The Australian Government will invest more than $56 million to improve end of life and palliative care for Australians.

The Australian Government is marking World AIDS Day by announcing over $50 million in new funding to extend access to HIV treatment in Australia.

A new funding agreement that increases total program funding from $52.6 million to $151.1 million over four years will significantly expand the National Aged Care Advocacy Program (NACAP) to support greater choice and quality safeguards for senior Australians.

The number of people waiting to receive a home care package continues to decrease as the Australian Government ensures more senior Australians can live at home for longer.

Read the transcript of Minister Greg Hunt, Minister Karen Andrews and Professor Paul Kelly at the Press Conference in Canberra, on 30 November 2021, on Omicron, boosters and border closures.

Australian health practitioners will be better able to care for patients and their children experiencing violence and abuse under new guidelines being released today.

The Australian Government is investing more than $37 million for Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) diagnostic services to increase access and reduce waiting times, as well as launching a new National Awareness Campaign for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Women.

Read the transcript of Minister Gillespie's interview at the ABC Afternoon Briefing on 29 November 2021 on Omicron.