Minister Hunt's media

National study confirms importance of mental health services

Initial results from the first national survey of mental health and wellbeing in 14 years has confirmed the growing importance of mental health services, with Australians seeking mental health support more than ever before.

Melbourne Press Conference on 8 December 2021, on Very special kids, Moderna booster shot and Omicron variant

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt at the Melbourne Press Conference on 8 December 2021, on Very special kids, Moderna booster shot and Omicron variant.

Better access for Canberrans seeking mental health support

Canberrans seeking assistance for their mental health will have another centre providing high quality support with the opening of the Canberra Head to Health Centre.

New funding to support new and expectant parents

The Australian Government continues to support the mental health and wellbeing of new and expectant parents with new funding to expand the National Perinatal Mental Health Helpline.

Melbourne Press Conference with Minister Hunt and Professor John Skerritt, on 5 December 2021, on the TGA provisionally approving Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 5 to 11-year-olds

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt and Professor John Skerritt at the Press Conference in Melbourne, on 5 December 2021, on the TGA provisionally approving Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 5 to 11-year-olds.

TGA provisionally approves Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 5 to 11-year-olds

The Therapeutic Goods Administration has provisionally approved the Comirnaty (Pfizer) vaccine as safe and effective for use among 5 to 11-year-old children in Australia.

Interview with Neil Mitchell from 3AW Mornings on 3 December 2021, on COVID-19 cases, update on the Novavax rollout and retirement from federal politics

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Neil Mitchell from 3AW Mornings on 3 December 2021, on COVID-19 cases, update on the Novavax rollout and retirement from federal politics.

Canberra Press Conference with Minister Greg Hunt on funding into COVID protection measures, Omicron variant and vaccination booster program

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt at the Canberra Press Conference on 3 December 2021, on funding into COVID protection measures, Omicron variant and vaccination booster program.

Interview with Natalie Barr and Michael Usher, Sunrise, 3 December 2021, on Minister Hunt's retirement and Omicron variant

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Natalie Barr and Michael Usher, Sunrise, 3 December 2021, on his retirement and Omicron variant.

Interview with Sarah Harris, Tristan MacManus and Beau Ryan, Studio 10, on 3 December 2021, on retirement from federal politics

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Sarah Harris, Tristan MacManus and Beau Ryan, Studio 10, on 3 December 2021, on retirement from federal politics.

Interview with Peter Stefanovic, Sky News First Edition, on 3 December 2021, on potential dangers of Omicron variant and potential new vaccine for Omicron variant

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Peter Stefanovic, Sky News First Edition, on 3 December 2021, on potential dangers of Omicron variant and potential new vaccine for Omicron variant.

Interview with Ben Fordham, of 2GB, on Greg Hunt's retirement

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Ben Fordham, of 2GB, on Greg Hunt's retirement.

Interview with Sylvia Jeffreys and David Campbell on The Today Show on 3 December 2021, on retirement from federal politics and Omicron update

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Sylvia Jeffreys and David Campbell on The Today Show on 3 December 2021, on retirement from federal politics and Omicron update.

$540 million to continue and expand Australia’s COVID-19 response

The Australian Government has invested a further $540 million in response to the COVID 19 pandemic including significant funding to keep Australians safe, and for COVID-19 testing.

$56 million to improve end of life care for Australians

The Australian Government will invest more than $56 million to improve end of life and palliative care for Australians.

$50 million investment in support for HIV and blood borne viruses

The Australian Government is marking World AIDS Day by announcing over $50 million in new funding to extend access to HIV treatment in Australia.

Canberra Press Conference with Minister Greg Hunt, Minister Karen Andrews and Professor Paul Kelly, on 30 November 2021, on Omicron, boosters and border closures

Read the transcript of Minister Greg Hunt, Minister Karen Andrews and Professor Paul Kelly at the Press Conference in Canberra, on 30 November 2021, on Omicron, boosters and border closures.

New guidelines to help GPs care for patients impacted by violence and abuse

Australian health practitioners will be better able to care for patients and their children experiencing violence and abuse under new guidelines being released today.

$37.2 million for Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder support and awareness

The Australian Government is investing more than $37 million for Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) diagnostic services to increase access and reduce waiting times, as well as launching a new National Awareness Campaign for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Women.

Interview with Leon Byner from FiveAA Mornings on 29 November 2021, on Omicron, Venetoclax, Australia COVID-19 vaccination program

Read the transcript of Minister Hunt's interview with Leon Byner from FiveAA Mornings on 29 November 2021, on Omicron, Venetoclax, Australia COVID-19 vaccination program.

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