Former ministers' media centre

A joint media release with Professor Paul Kelly, Acting Australian Government Chief Medical Officer about supply of P2 face masks.

The Australian Government has, for the first time, deployed Australian Medical Assistance Team (AUSMAT) specialists in a domestic setting to provide medical support to people evacuated from bushfire-affected communities.

Australians living with advanced breast cancer now have access to an important new treatment option, with the Australian Government listing a life-changing new medicine on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

Close to half a million face masks from the National Medical Stockpile will assist frontline workers and those at risk in communities affected by the bushfires. 

The Australian Government is significantly lowering the threshold for the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) Safety Net from 1 January 2020.

Strengthened measures from 1 January 2020 will bolster the quality of aged care provided to senior Australians.

A new Medical Costs Transparency website will show Australian patients typical out-of-pocket costs for common treatments and procedures in the private system.

Latest figures reveal a strong increase in the number of home care packages available to senior Australians as the Australian Government continues to deliver on its commitment to help the elderly stay in their homes longer.

Australians have been urged to look out for the elderly and vulnerable as hot weather sweeps across the nation in the lead up to Christmas.

A media release from Senator the Hon. Anne Ruston MP, Acting Minister for Health, about $8.9 million for cancer research in Australia, through Cancer Australia’s Priority-driven Collaborative Cancer Research Scheme.

Senior Australians in areas of need will benefit from the availability of new government subsidised aged care places released as part of the 2020 Aged Care Approvals Round (ACAR).

A media release from Senator the Hon. Anne Ruston MP, Acting Minister for Health, about $7.5 million for research into the use of artificial intelligence in health care.

A joint media release with Gavin Pearce MP, Member for Braddon, about funding to expand headspace Devonport.

A media release from Senator the Hon. Anne Ruston MP, Acting Minister for Health, announcing $5 million for research into ways to improve quality of life for people with brain cancer.

A media release from Senator the Hon. Anne Ruston MP, Acting Minister for Health, announcing the Government's $7.2 million investment in enhanced primary care for Indigenous Australians.

A media release from The Hon Alan Tudge MP, Acting Minister for Health, about how the Australian Government is investing $10 million in bold and innovative ideas in health and medical service delivery.

A media release from The Hon Alan Tudge MP, Acting Minister for Health, about how the Australian Government will provide more than $5 million to allow Australian researchers and patients to take part in three international clinical trials of new, lifesaving treatments.

A joint media release with New Zealand Minister for Sport and Recreation, Hon Grant Robertson, announcing a joint bid to bring the FIFA Women’s World Cup to the Southern Hemisphere for the first time.

A media release from The Hon Alan Tudge MP, Acting Minister for Health, about $8 million in cutting edge research to address drug resistant tuberculosis and antimicrobial resistance.

The Australian Government will commission the delivery of the 2020 Australian Youth Development Index—a one-stop shop for information related to the most significant issues young Australians face.

A media release from The Hon Alan Tudge MP, Acting Minister for Health, announcing $14.7 million for 17 ground-breaking medical projects to help turn innovative medical ideas into reality, helping generations of future Australians.

The Australian Government is taking action on elder abuse so all senior Australians are safe and supported as they age.

Pure and highly concentrated caffeinated food products have been banned as the Australian Government continues to deliver on its earlier commitment to protect consumers.

Acting Minister for Health, the Hon. Alan Tudge MP, and Minister for Aged Care and Senior Australians, Senator Richard Colbeck have announced the Australian Government is investing $22 million in research into aged care and better outcomes for older Australians,.

A media release from The Hon Alan Tudge MP, Acting Minister for Health, announcing a $49.6 million grant opportunity for research into a range of priority health and health system issues.