Former ministers' media centre

The role of General Practices in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout is set to expand, with up to 900 additional general practices to come on board to administer the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine as part of a targeted expansion to ensure more points of presence are available across the country. 

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Leigh Sales on ABC 7.30 on the COVID-19 vaccination rollout, COVID Outbreak in Victoria, Hotel Quarantine.

The Australian Government is increasing its efforts to promote cancer screenings to support and improve outcomes for all Australians, including $9.7 million for a new National Bowel Cancer Screening Program awareness campaign.

The Australian Government is releasing an additional 130,000 vaccines to support Victoria to accelerate vaccinations in the state, including in the Whittlesea Local Government Area.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Jim Wilson - 2GB on the COVID-19 vaccination rollout.

The Australian Government is responding to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety by increasing transparency and information on home care prices.

Read the transcript of the press conference with Minister Hunt in Mount Martha on 23 May with an update on COVID-19 Update, Roadmap Out, Aged Care Funding.

The Australian Government is continuing to support the health of men and boys by providing half a million dollars in the latest round of grant funding to 180 Men’s Sheds around Australia.

The Australian Government has backed a bid to host the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Seniors and veterans in Narrabeen, their families, loved ones and carers are benefiting from the largest investment in aged care in Australian history, announced as part of this month’s Federal Budget.

Community pharmacies in selected rural and regional areas will be activated to support Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout out.

Seasonal influenza vaccines are now available through community pharmacy and GPs around the country, with a record supply to ensure everyone has access to the vaccine.

Families of sick children across Queensland will have better access to much-needed accommodation and support through the newly refurbished Ronald McDonald House in South Brisbane.

The Australian Government is continuing our support for the mental health and wellbeing of children and young Australians with a $26.8 million investment in Yourtown’s Kids Helpline.

Read the transcript of the press conference with Minister Hunt in Brisbane with an update on COVID-19 and the vaccination rollout on 19 May 2021.

The Australian Government will increase the minimum meals unit price to $7.50 to help aged care providers deliver meals to older Australians receiving aged care at home.

Senior Tasmanians, their families and carers are set to benefit from the Australian Government’s once-in-a-generation reform of aged care, announced in last week’s Federal Budget.

The Australian Government has today launched its National Strategic Action Plan for Pain Management, providing Australians living with chronic pain access to the care and support they need.

Read the transcript of the press conference with Minister Hunt and Commodore Eric Young with an update on COVID vaccination program on 17 May 2021.

Joint media release with Minister for Foreign Affairs, Marise Payne, on the resumption of flights facilitated by the Australian Government to return Australians from India.

Read the transcript of the press conference with Minister Hunt, Professor Brendan Murphy in Canberra on 13 May 2021with an update on the vaccination.

The Australian Government has secured 25 million doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to further diversify our vaccine portfolio as well as provide access to a booster or variant vaccine should this be required in the future.

The Australian Government has strengthened its investment in sport as part of the 2021–22 Budget.

A joint media release outlining guaranteed essential services by investing $2.3 billion in the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Plan to lead landmark reform in mental health support and treatment for Australians in need.

A joint media release outlining the government's 17.7 billion package of support and a once in a generation reform to aged care to deliver respect, care and dignity to our senior Australians.