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$38 million available for research into diabetes, heart disease

Two new medical research centres will be funded by the Australian Government to produce rapid improvements in preventing, treating and curing diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and their complications.

Doorstop interview on 12 January 2021

Read the transcript of a press conference with Minister Hunt about $38 million for diabetes and cardiovascular research, International and domestic COVID vaccination update; Vaccine rollout - open call for general practice vaccinations next week; Emerging strains posing risk to vaccine development.

$3 million for McGrath Breast Care Nurses

Breast care nurses epitomise what it is to be a national hero and it is with great privilege the Australian Government is able to continue supporting The McGrath Foundation’s breast care nurses with a $3 million investment in 2021.

Interview with Stan Grant on the 7.30 Report about Vaccine roadmap, consideration to mandating mandatory vaccination, vaccine effectiveness, herd immunity and the UK strain.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Stan Grant on the 7.30 Report about Vaccine roadmap, consideration to mandating mandatory vaccination, vaccine effectiveness, herd immunity and the UK strain.

Sport Integrity Australia Advisory Council

The oversight and guidance for sport integrity matters in Australia has been further strengthened with the appointment of a highly experienced nine-member Sport Integrity Australia Advisory Council.

Interview with Mark Levy on 2GB about COVID-19 vaccine, vaccination rollout timeline and international travel

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Mark Levy on 2GB about COVID-19 vaccine, vaccination rollout timeline and international travel.

Supporting the World Transplant Games 2023 in Perth

Perth will host the 2023 World Transplant Games in a major sporting coup for Australia.

$10 million for high potential COVID-19 related clinical trials

By mid-2021, volunteers aged between 18 and 75 years will be recruited for an accelerated clinical trial of two ‘next generation’ vaccines against COVID-19, developed by researchers at the University of Melbourne.

Doorstop interview on 28 December 2020

Read the transcript of a press conference with Minister Hunt about additions to PBS, COVID vaccines, pre-flight testing, hotel quarantine systems and update on new strains.

PBS listings bring greater hope in fight against multiple myeloma and severe psoriasis

Critical new medicines have been listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), including to fight one of the most common blood cancers.

Support for senior Australians during the holiday season

Vital support services will ensure senior and vulnerable Australians can access the help they need and stay connected during the holiday season.

Interview with Ross Stevenson on 3AW about COVID vaccine distribution announcement; March rollout; University of Queensland COVID vaccine; Priority groups.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Ross Stevenson on 3AW about COVID vaccine distribution announcement; March rollout; University of Queensland COVID vaccine; Priority groups.

Interview with David Campbell on the Today Show on COVID vaccine distribution announcement; Distribution to remote communities; Emergency rollout before March; Positive healthcare worker

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with David Campbell on the Today Show about COVID vaccine distribution announcement; Distribution to remote communities; Emergency rollout before March; Positive healthcare worker who transported aged care resident.

Holiday vigilance to protect older Australians in aged care

The health and safety of older Australians should be a priority this holiday season with families urged to keep in contact with those most in need - but to take appropriate precautions.

Contracts signed for rollout of COVID-19 vaccine

Contracts have been signed with companies to partner with the Australian Government to safely distribute COVID-19 vaccines to all Australians from March next year.

Thanks to Australia’s rural, regional and remote health workforce

Regional Australia has done exceptionally well in managing the COVID-19 pandemic and we are in a great position going into next year thanks to our world class health workforce.

Government boosts funding for community pharmacies to support more rural and regional communities

The Australian Government is providing more than $100 million for regional, rural and remote pharmacies to better support their communities through an expansion to a critical regional pharmacy program.

Government boosts funding for community pharmacies to support more rural and regional communities

The Australian Government is providing more than $100 million for regional, rural and remote pharmacies to better support their communities through an expansion to a critical regional pharmacy program.

Preventing nicotine uptake by young Australians with prescription based vaping

The Australian Government is responding to the independent regulatory decision of the TGA today with a range of measures to support the cessation of smoking, and to help prevent teenagers taking up pathways to smoking.

Report into COVID-19 outbreaks at St Basil’s and Epping Gardens

The Australian Government has released the findings of the independent review into COVID-19 outbreaks at two Victorian aged care facilities: Heritage Care’s Epping Gardens and St Basil’s Home for the Aged.

Interview with Chris Smith on 2GB about Northern beaches cluster, Commonwealth assistance, Bringing vaccine rollout forward, Crosby Textor survey, Border closures, Sydney quarantine and checkpoints.

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Northern beaches cluster, Commonwealth assistance, Bringing vaccine rollout forward, Crosby Textor survey, Border closures, Sydney quarantine, checkpoints and National cabinet.

Interview with Belinda Russell and David Campbell on the Today Show about Northern beaches COVID-19 cluster, Testing and contact tracing, Mental health support and TGA vaccine assessments

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Belinda Russell and David Campbell on the Today Show about Northern beaches COVID-19 cluster, Testing and contact tracing, Mental health support and TGA vaccine assessments.

Lowest private health insurance premium change in two decades

The Australian Government’s ongoing reforms to private health insurance have resulted in the lowest annual average premium change for consumers since 2001 – 2.74 per cent.

Expanded PBS access to breakthrough medicine for lung cancer

A significant lung cancer treatment option that costs approximately $88,000 a year will soon be available for as little as $6.60 per script, thanks to its expanded listing on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

School of Rural Health contractor announcement, Dubbo

Read the transcript of Minister Coulton's School of Rural Health contractor announcement, Dubbo NSW.