Former ministers' media centre

The Australian Government is providing $3.3 million to support the approximate two million Australians living with a rare disease, providing them with support, raise awareness and create new educational programs.

Read the transcript of the press conference with Minister Hunt on 26 July 2021 with an update on the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Leon Byner on 5AA Mornings about South Australian COVID-19 update, the vaccine rollout and international border restrictions.

The Australian Government is launching its 10th DonateLife Week today by calling on the country to take just one minute to join The Great Registration Race for DonateLife Week and register as organ and tissue donors.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Natalie Barr on Sunrise about approval of Pfizer vaccine for 12-15 year olds and the vaccine rollout.

Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout has taken another step forward with the Pfizer vaccine being approved for use in children aged 12 to 15 years.

Thousands of community pharmacies and additional GPs across Australia will be invited to join the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.

Read the transcript of Minister Gillespie' s panel discussion on Q & A, ABC - 22 July 2021.

Australia will host the Olympics for the third time and Paralympics for the second time after Brisbane and South East Queensland tonight secured the 2032 Games.

The Australian Government is providing access to a new treatment through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) to support around Australians who are diagnosed with colorectal cancer, a type of bowel cancer.

Read the transcript of the press conference with Minister Hunt on 20 July 2021 with an update on the COVID-19 outbreaks in Victoria, SA, NSW and vaccine rollout.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Kieran Gilbert on SKY News about the COVID-19 vaccination roll out.

Read the transcript of a doorstop with Minister Colbeck on 19 July 2021 on the 2023 Olympics bid, COVID-19 infections and Tokyo visit.

Read the transcript of the press conference with Minister Hunt on 18 July 2021 with an update on the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, support for Victoria and New South Wales.

The Australian Government has today announced significant quantities of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be made available for GPs, community pharmacies and other healthcare providers across Greater Melbourne, Moorabool Shire, City of Greater Geelong, Surf Coast Shire and etc.

The Australian Government is providing $3 million to support young Australians in Victoria, ensuring they can access mental health support if and when they need it during this lockdown.

Minister for Sport Richard Colbeck has credited outgoing Paralympics Australia chief executive Lynne Anderson for forging greater pathways for athletes.

The Australian Government is continuing to support residential aged care providers in Greater Sydney and across New South Wales with emergency preparedness and response activities and introducing more stringent reporting requirements to protect senior Australians.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Russel Howcroft and Ross Stevenson on 3AW Breakfast about the COVID-19 vaccination roll out.

The Australian Government is extending telehealth consultations for Australians in COVID-19 hotspots, ensuring they can continue to access their GP and look after their health.

Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's interview on 6PR with Liam Bartlett about the COVID vaccine supply chain.

The Australian Government is providing $2 million to improve education and training for Australian health practitioners to better diagnose, manage and care for people with lung conditions.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with John Stanley and Joe Hildebrand on 2GB about AstraZeneca and Pfizer vaccine rates in Australia and COVID-19 effects on mental health.

Transcript of Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's interview on ABC Radio with James Glenday about the COVID-19 vaccine roll out and mental health support for people in NSW.

The Australian Government is providing an additional $12.25 million to ensure the people of NSW, particularly those in Greater Sydney, can access urgent mental health support during this difficult time.