Former ministers' media centre

The Australian Government will provide an additional $563.3 million to extend support for the aged care sector’s response to COVID-19, announced in March and subsequently as part of the Aged Care response plan.

The Australian Government will provide an additional $563.3 million to extend support for the aged care sector’s response to COVID-19, announced in March and subsequently as part of the Aged Care response plan.

Read the transcript of a doorstop with Minister Hunt, Minister Colbeck and Professor Kelly on Monday 31 August 2020.

A key new cancer treatment has just become more accessible for Australians fighting specific forms of leukaemia and lymphoma, thanks to the Morrison Government’s listing of Calquence® on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

GPs and other health professionals in four regions will receive greater support to enable them to provide more effective care to people with intellectual disability.

Deliveries of prepared meals have helped support hundreds of thousands of senior Australians, amid a spike in demand during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Australian Government today releases the review findings into the spread of COVID-19 at Sydney aged care facility Newmarch House.

A joint media release with The Hon. Ken Wyatt MP, Minister for Indigenous Australians, announcing support for remote Indigenous communities at high risk from COVID-19.

The issues facing young Australians have been highlighted in a Youth Taskforce Interim Report released today.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview on Sunrise with David Koch about coronavirus (COVID-19).

A media release about the Australian Government providing $25 million for health and medical researchers to find breakthroughs in preventing and treating COVID-19.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Ben Fordham on 2GB about coronavirus (COVID-19).

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Ray Hadley on 2GB about coronavirus (COVID-19).

Read the transcript of a press conference with Minister Hunt and Christine Morgan CEO of the National Mental Health Commission about Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The Australian Government’s latest COVID-19 ad, launched today, delivers a blunt wake-up call to young people, that their actions can put the lives of their loved ones at risk.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Peta Credlin on Sky News about coronavirus (COVID-19).

Read the transcript of a doorstop with Minister Hunt on Sunday 16 August 2020.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview on Sky News Live/Sunday Agenda on Sunday 16 August 2020.

A media release about Australia’s childhood immunisation rates rising to record levels, with coverage for all children aged 5 years now at 94.77%.

Today is Red Nose Day, a day to remember loss and to spread the message to future mothers that the risk of stillbirth and neonatal death can be reduced.

Public and private service providers are invited to apply for grants totalling $45.5 million, to develop regional radiation treatment centres for local cancer patients in ten regions across four states.

Read the transcript of a doorstop in Canberra with Minister Hunt about coronavirus (COVID-19).

Today we recognise and celebrate the contribution of young people across Australia as part of International Youth Day.

Today’s Aged Care Employee Day is a timely opportunity to thank all aged care workers for their outstanding devotion to senior Australians in care.

The Australian Government is providing an additional $12 million to ensure people in Victoria can access 24/7 mental health support through digital and telephone counselling services during this difficult time.