Former ministers' media centre

Read the transcript of the press conference with Minister Hunt and Professor John Skerritt in Canberra on 13 April about COVID-19 and the vaccine rollout.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Deborah Knight on 2GB Afternoons on 12 April 2021 about the COVID-19 Vaccine rollout and Vaccine advice.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Laura Tingle on ABC 7.30 on 12 April 2021 about the COVID-19 Vaccine rollout; Vaccine advice.

The Australian Government continues to make it easier for Australians to eat well and reduce the risk of chronic health conditions linked to diets high in saturated fats, sodium and sugars.

The Australian Government is investing $8.75 million over four years to provide additional health services in the Northern Territory as part of its commitment to strengthen Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services.

Read the transcript of the press conference with Minister Hunt in Melbourne on 8 April the with an update on COVID-19 vaccine rollout; Australia-New Zealand travel bubble.

Read the transcript of the press conference with Minister Hunt in Melbourne on 7 April the with an update on Australia COVID cases and vaccine rollout.

Former Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) CEO Mr Steve McCutcheon has been appointed to the role of acting FSANZ Board Chair following the term completed by Ms Robyn Kruk AO.

Read the transcript of the press conference with Minister Hunt in Melbourne on 4 April the with an update on COVID-19 and the vaccine rollout.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Leila McKinnon and Karl Stefanovic on Channel 9 - The Today Show on 1 April 2021 about COVID-19 vaccine rollout and vaccine supply.

Cities across Australia have received a significant boost after being announced as host venues for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. The major tournament is being held in Australia for the first time and will be co-hosted with New Zealand.

New requirements starting today for aged care providers will better protect older Australians.

The Easter holidays can be a time of isolation for older Australians, which is why it is important to reach out for help or to look out for those who might need it.

Providing access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines to regional, rural and remote Australians is a key priority of the Australian Government.

The Australian Government is helping deliver more sporting opportunities for Northern Territory clubs with Darwin’s first night cricket venue now ready for competition.

Read the transcript of the press conference with Minister Hunt in Melbourne on 31 March the vaccine rollout, COVID cases in Queensland and NSW.

Read the transcript of the press conference with Minister Hunt and Dr Lucas de Toca in Melbourne on 29 March about COVID-19 vaccine rollout, Queensland lockdown.

Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination program is well under way, with more than 500,000 Australians receiving a free jab as part of the Phase 1 rollout.

There is new hope for thousands of Australians living with breast cancer, lung cancer, osteoporosis and asthma with landmark new and amended medicines listings on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) from 1 April.

Ten new medical research projects, including an education program to improve health literacy for socio-economically and culturally diverse new parents will be funded, thanks to the Australian Government and the Australian medical community.

Read the transcript of the press conference with Minister Hunt, Professor Michael Kidd in Canberra on 18 March about Maeve’s Law, COVID-19 vaccine rollout, and assistance to Papua New Guinea.

A major push to improve the health of the Indigenous community has been launched this week by the Australian Government, with a focus on increasing annual health checks.

From today, Australia’s best and brightest researches can apply for the fourth and final round of the $45 million BioMedTech Horizons (BMTH) program, which has been successful in bringing cutting edge medical devices to market.

The Australian Government is investing $2.1 million over four years, making it easier for Australians with diabetes to monitor their condition.

The Australian Government has published the Final Progress Report for Australia’s First National Antimicrobial Resistance Strategy 2015–2019 detailing our efforts to limit the incidence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Australia.