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Minister Hunt's interview with Jim Wilson, from 2GB Drive, on 29 November 2021, on COVID vaccines, Dementia Roadmap and bulk-billing in Australia

Rea the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Jim Wilson, from 2GB Drive, on 29 November 2021, on COVID vaccines, Dementia Roadmap and bulk-billing in Australia

Minister Hunt's Press Conference on 28 November 2021 about acute myeloid leukaemia treatment -Venetoclax and the COVID-19 Omicron variant

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's Press Conference in Melbourne on 28 November 2021 on acute myeloid leukaemia treatment -Venetoclax and the COVID-19 Omicron variant.

New treatment for Australians with leukaemia

From 1 December 2021, Australians with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) will have access to a new treatment option on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

Canberra Press Conference with Minister Hunt and Professor Kelly, on 27 November 2021, on the new COVID-19 variant and vaccine booster program

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt and Professor Paul Kelly at the Press Conference in Canberra, on 27 November 2021, on the new COVID-19 variant and vaccine booster program.

Minister Hunt's Press Conference about additional border security measures to protect Australians from the new ‘Omicron’ COVID-19 variant

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's Press Conference in Canberra on 27 November 2021 on additional border security measures to protect Australians from the new ‘Omicron’ COVID-19 variant

Additional border security measures to protect Australians from the new ‘Omicron’ COVID-19 variant

On the basis of medical advice provided by the Chief Medical Officer of Australia, Professor Paul Kelly, the Australian Government will implement additional border security measures as a precaution to protect Australians from the new Omicron variant of concern.

Minister Hunt's Press Conference on 27 November 2021 the Omicron variant, travel restrictions and COVID-19 vaccination

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's Press Conference in Canberra on 27 November 2021 on the Omicron variant, travel restrictions and COVID-19 vaccination.

Minister Hunt's Press Conference in Sydney on 26 November 2021 on Update on COVID booster shots, new South African COVID variant and increased funding for Mental Health during COVID

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's Press Conference in Sydney on 26 November 2021 on Update on COVID booster shots, new South African COVID variant and increased funding for Mental Health during COVID.

Report on the Operation of the Aged Care Act

The Australian Government welcomes the release of the Report on the Operation of the Aged Care Act (1997) – a vital overview of Australia’s age care system.

COVID-19 Vaccine Indemnity

The Australian Government is reducing the claim threshold of the no fault COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme to enable more people access to compensation for costs associated with a vaccine injury.

New National Aged Care Advisory Council established

Seventeen prominent Australians will provide expert advice on aged care issues and the implementation of the Australian Government’s $17.7 billion reform agenda in response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.

Interview with Neil Breen from 4BC Breakfast, on 24 November 2021, on Asymptomatic testing in Australia

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Neil Breen from 4BC Breakfast, on 24 November 2021, on Asymptomatic testing in Australia.

Interview with David Koch and Natalie Barr from Sunrise, on 24 November 2021, on travellers entering Queensland without having to pay for a PCR COVID test

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with David Koch and Natalie Barr from Sunrise, on 24 November 2021, on travellers entering Queensland without having to pay for a PCR COVID test.

Extension of measures as NT COVID-19 outbreak continues

The Australian Government is extending the COVID-19 measures it has introduced to protect remote communities in the Northern Territory facing current outbreaks.

Interview with Ray Hadley from 2GB on 22 November 2021, on Queensland border restrictions

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Ray Hadley from 2GB, on 22 November 2021, on Queensland border restrictions.

Interview with Katie Woolf from MIX 104.9 Darwin, on 22 November 2021, on Outbreak in the Northern Territory

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Katie Woolf from MIX 104.9 Darwin, on 22 November 2021, on Outbreak in the Northern Territory.

New PBS listing helps Australians with rare genetic condition

From 1 December 2021, Australians with a rare and potentially deadly condition, hereditary angioedema, will be able to obtain potentially life changing medication through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

Delivering state-of-the-art equipment to assist cancer treatment

The Australian Government is strengthening the safety and quality of Australia’s cancer treatment programs by securing $2.5 million for the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) to acquire a new medical linear accelerator (LINAC) for its Melbourne-based laboratory.

Interview with Steve Price from Triple M Australia on 19 November 2021 on the outbreak in the Northern Territory

Read the transcript of Minister Gillespie's interview with Steve Price from Triple M Australia on 19 November 2021 on the outbreak in the Northern Territory.

Drawing up the plan for Australia’s Nurse Practitioners

The Australian Government is developing a new 10-year strategic plan to help Australia’s highly skilled and respected nurse practitioners, enhancing the way they work as they deliver essential health care for Australians.

Continued role for key COVID-19 advisory group

I am delighted to announce the reappointment of the 14-member COVID-19 Vaccines and Treatments for Australia – the Science and Industry Technical Advisory Group (SITAG) for an additional 7-month term.

Extension of biosecurity measures to help fight NT COVID-19 outbreak

The Australian Government is extending the measures it has introduced to protect remote communities in the Northern Territory.

Continuing advancements to curb antimicrobial resistance

As we begin World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, the Australian Government continues to push forward the essential work required to protect Australians from antimicrobial resistant disease.

Dubbo health training facilities helping to boost bush doctor numbers

More than $57 million from the Federal Government to the University of Sydney (USyd) is giving trainee doctors and health professionals the opportunity to live, work and study in Dubbo and the central west region of NSW and in turn increasing access to healthcare for local patients.

New centre provides local care and makes Dubbo more attractive for doctors

Cancer patients across Western New South Wales now have access to life-saving treatment and diagnostic services closer to home, following the opening of the $35 million Western Cancer Centre.