Former ministers' media centre

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Fran Kelly from ABC Radio National on 11 October 2021 on: NSW and Victoria lockdowns, vaccination rates, and home quarantine program.

The Australian Government has established a $5.15 million scholarship program to grow and upskill the mental health and suicide prevention workforce to ensure that all Australians have access to high quality, affordable, person centred mental health care when they need it.

Today is World Mental Health Day. A day to reflect on our mental health and wellbeing, to reach out to our loved ones who may need support and to raise awareness of this important issue.

The Australian Government today recognises the contributions of carers across Australia as part of National Carers Week.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's Press Conference in Canberra on 5 October 2021 with an update on the vaccination rollout, vaccine booster program and the concussion in sports program

Read the transcript of Minister Gillespie's interview on 8 October 2021 with Chris Smith from Credlin on Sky with an update on COVID-19.

From next week Australians who are severely immunocompromised will be offered the option to receive a third COVID-19 vaccine dose to boost their protection against COVID-19 to the highest level.

The Australian Government will boost funding to improve research and prevention of brain injuries and concussion for Australians playing sport.

A program that provides young doctors with the experience of training in a rural general practice or Aboriginal Medical Services and provides more medical care to regional, rural and remote communities is being extended by the Federal Coalition Government.

Food and nutrition for aged care residents across Australia will come into sharp focus as providers deliver their first reports under mechanisms to strengthen individual care.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Kieran Gilbert from SKY News on 6 October 2021 with an update on COVID-19 vaccination rollout, healthcare system in Queensland and lockdown changes

Read the transcript of Minister Gillespie's interview on 6 October 2021 with Steve Price from Australia Today on Triple M with an update on COVID-19.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's Press Conference in Canberra on 5 October 2021 with an update on COVID-19 and net-zero emissions targets.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Sarah Harris and Tristan MacManus from Studio 10 on 5 October 2021 about the Discovery of Molnupiravir and the resignation of Gladys Berejiklian.

The Australian Government is launching a new information portal, which will provide vital information and support for Australians seeking help for family members and friends with
alcohol and drug related issues.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's Press Conference Melbourne on 4 October 2021 with an update on vaccination rollout and COVID-19 treatment.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Neil Mitchell from 3AW Mornings on 4 October 2021 with an update on COVID-19 cases in the Mornington Peninsula, COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout and COVID-19 treatments.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Rebecca Livingston from ABC Radio Brisbane on 4 October 2021 with an update on the Million-dollar vax incentive, vaccination rates and international travel.

The number of registered nurses working in aged care will be increased and strengthened, particularly in rural and remote areas, under a new payment aimed at rewarding clinical skills and leadership.

Aged care facilities across Australia will be opened to visitors under a plan agreed to by National Cabinet.

The Australian Government has increased supplies of the promising COVID-19 treatment sotrovimab with over 15,000 additional doses arriving in Australia over recent days.

From today, all Australians aged 12 and over are eligible to receive an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine through Australia’s network of GPs and community pharmacies.

Older Australians are today recognised for the vital contributions they make to communities around the country as part of the United Nation’s International Day of Older Persons.

Nominations are now open for members of Australia’s first-ever Council of Elders – a panel of representatives charged with providing advice and feedback on aged care issues around the country.

The report of an independent review of the Australian Government’s Hearing Services Program has been released today.