Former ministers' media centre

The Australian Government is providing $40 million over two years for multi-purpose residential aged care providers to carry out minor capital works.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt’s 2GB Drive interview with Jim Wilson about the state lockdowns, COVID-19 cases and the vaccination rollout.

Read the transcript of the doorstop interview with Minister Hunt in Mount Martha on 27 June with an update on the COVID-19 vaccine rollout and recent COVID cases.

The Australian Government is investing $12.9 million in seven new research projects around Australia to use data to improve health outcomes for Australian patients.

The Australian Government is investing $42.8 million to strengthen the health and well-being of senior Australians living in residential aged care by increasing face-to-face contact with their GP.

The Australian Government welcomes the appointment of Mr Robert Heferen to lead the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).

The opening of a new state-of-the-art change room and recovery facility has given Australia’s women’s hockey squad, the Hockeyroos, a huge boost ahead of the postponed Tokyo Olympic Games.

The Australian Government continues to deliver on its commitment to reduce the number of younger people living in residential aged care.

From July 1, thousands of Australians and their families suffering from rare cancers and genetic disorders are set to benefit from expanded listings on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

The Morrison Government is investing an additional $26 million in headspace services to ensure that young people can access mental health services where they need them and when they need them.

A study involving 15,000 Australians which aims to develop a next-generation, standardised diagnosis for melanoma is one of 30 clinical trials and cohort studies to be funded through the Australian Government’s $74 million investment to find better ways to prevent, detect and treat disease.

Read the transcript of the press conference with Minister Hunt on 18 June 2021 about the COVID-19 vaccine advice update, vaccine hesitancy and vaccine supply.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Allison Langdon and Karl Stefanovic from from The Today Show on 18 June 2021 with an update on COVID vaccine advice.

The Australian Government is investing over $1 million for targeted communication campaigns to ensure multicultural communities throughout Australia have the information they need about the COVID-19 vaccination program.

The Australian Government has today received updated advice from the expert vaccine body, the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) about the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.

The Australian Government has today received updated advice from the expert vaccine body, the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) about the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Tracy Grimshaw on A Current Affair about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.

More than 800 Australians with stage IV advanced or metastatic kidney cancer will now have improved access to a heavily subsidised treatment through an expanded listing on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

The Morrison Government will invest $5.9 million on cancer prevention among women in vulnerable communities across the world through the Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD).

The Australian Government is committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of older Australians and keeping them safe from elder abuse.

The Australian Government is investing $11.7 million in medical research for pharmacists to support patients with the safe use of medicines.

Interview with Ben Fordham on 2GB about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Read the transcript of the press conference with Minister Hunt on 14 June 2021 about the vaccine rollout, COVID-19 and vaccine reallocation.

Expectant mums will receive additional support on how to stay healthy whilst pregnant, through the Australian Government’s Your Healthy Pregnancy campaign.

The Australian Government is committed to encouraging more Australians to participate in sport with the latest allocation of core participation grant funding.