Former ministers' media centre

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

The Australian Government will provide 10 additional Medicare subsidised psychological therapy sessions for people subjected to further restrictions in areas impacted by the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Australians with certain cancers and infants with severe epilepsy will benefit from new medications being listed or extended on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has announced its new president, Dr Omar Khorshid, following Dr Tony Bartone’s two year tenure coming to an end.

The Australian Government is encouraging youth advocacy organisations to apply for grants under a $1 million program designed to help all young Australians reach their full potential.

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

Read the transcript of a doorstop interview in Melbourne with Minister Hunt, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Alison McMillan and Joe Buffone about coronavirus (COVID-19), the aged care response in Victoria and the Aged Care Royal Commission.

Residents of Townsville and the greater North Queensland region will benefit from new, state of the art operating theatres at the Mater Private Hospital’s Pimlico campus.

Read the transcript of a doorstop interview in Melbourne with Minister Hunt about coronavirus (COVID-19) talking about the Victorian healthcare workers, AUSMAT assistance and additional PPE.

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

On World Hepatitis Day, Australia remains on track to eliminate hepatitis C as a public health threat by 2030.

Protection from COVID-19 for aged care staff and residents in Victoria will be increased, with reusable face shields and additional face masks being supplied from the National Medical Stockpile to help prevent the spread of the virus.

A condolence message on behalf of the Australian Government on the passing of Dr Harry Nespolon.

A media release about a $500,000 Australian Government investment to support 121 Men’s Sheds across Australia, as part of the the National Shed Development Programme.

A media release about an Australian Government investment in vital research to help promote better health and prevent people from getting ill.

The Australian Government has today announced $10 million in funding to continue its support of coverage of women’s, niche and other under-represented sports, bringing total funding for the under-represented sports grant to $40 million over six years.

The Australian Government has today held a meeting with families of residents at St Basil’s Home for the Aged about processes and strategies to manage COVID-19.

Read the transcript of a doorstop interview in Melbourne with Minister Hunt about coronavirus (COVID-19) talking about the support of the Australian Defence Force and additional measures being taken to assist with the aged care outbreak in Victoria.

Read the transcript of a press conference with Minister Hunt and Alison McMillan in Melbourne about Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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

The Australian Government’s landmark Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) has reached maturity at $20 billion – an unprecedented investment that will provide ongoing sustainable funding for ground breaking health and medical research.

The Australian Government is investing $18.8 million to supercharge the discovery of better treatments for cancer, epilepsy, stroke, paralysis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, brain injuries, back pain and chronic middle ear disease.

The Australian and Victorian Governments, in collaboration with representatives from the aged care sector, are today announcing additional measures to ensure aged care providers are equipped to minimise the spread of COVID-19 and can continue providing quality care.

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

The Australian and Victorian Governments, in collaboration with representatives from the aged care sector, have announced additional measures to ensure aged care providers are equipped to minimise the spread of COVID-19 and can continue providing quality care.