Former ministers' media centre

Joint press conference with Professor Brendan Murphy, Chief Medical Officer, about novel coronavirus.

The Australian Government is committed to ensuring senior Australians can access high quality care through aged care providers.

Joint media release with Professor Brendan Murphy, Chief Medical Officer, about novel coronavirus.

The Australian Government is investing $5 million in an Australian first genomics project to support personalised treatments for patients with lung cancer.

A joint release with Ms Christine Morgan, National Suicide Prevention Adviser, about $64 million for suicide prevention and mental health initiatives.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's doorstop interview about funding for mental health initiatives and novel coronavirus.

A joint release with the Hon. Dan Tehan MP, Minister for Education, and Professor Brendan Murphy, Chief Medical Officer, updating the Government's advice about novel coronavirus.

Joint press conference with the Hon Dan Tehan MP, Minister for Education, and Professor Brendan Murphy, Chief Medical Officer, about novel coronavirus.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Peta Credlin on Sky News about novel coronavirus.

The Australian Government is expanding access to a cutting edge and potentially curative cancer therapy for patients with particular forms of lymphoma.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Laura Jayes on Sky News First Edition.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Samantha Armytage on Sunrise.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt talking about expanded access to cutting edge CAR T-cell therapy and the coronavirus.

Minister for Aged Care and Senior Australians, Richard Colbeck, has paid tribute to the 2020 Senior Australian of the Year.

Minister for Youth, Richard Colbeck, has congratulated the 2020 Young Australian of the Year.

Joint release with the Chief Medical Officer about the novel coronoavirus cases in Australia.

The first case of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) has been confirmed by Victoria Health Authorities this morning.

Hundreds of aged care workers in bushfire-affected communities have been recognised for their tireless efforts to keep our oldest and most vulnerable Australians safe.

The Australian Government is ensuring the needs of young Australians affected by the tragic bushfires are recognised and supported.

The Australian Government is acting to accept all five recommendations from the interim advice of the National Dust Disease Taskforce.

Statement regarding the retirement of Ms Glenys Beauchamp PSM.

A joint release with Senator the Hon. Richard Colbeck, Minister for Aged Care and Senior Australians, on the draft Roadmap for the Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission.

The current bushfire crisis that is impacting large parts of Australia has devastated individuals and communities. The Australian Government is taking action on this significant public health problem.

The Government acknowledges the recommendations of the ANAO performance audit into the Community Sport Infrastructure program and will take action, with Sport Australia, to address the report’s findings.

Statement on ACAT/RAS integration