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$371 million is being invested by the Morrison Gov

$371 million is being invested by the Morrison Government to strengthen biosecuirty around Australia and the Mornington Peninsula's agricultural areas.

This investment will help pay back those farmers from Mooroduc to Red Hill and all those across the Peninsula that do vital work to produce the fresh produce that feeds our nation; by protecting their crops from diseases and exotic pests.

Find out how your local farm will benefit, visit https://www.greghunt.com.au/371-million-to-strengthen-agricultural-biosecurity/

Every three days, a child is born with Neurofibrom

Every three days, a child is born with Neurofibromatosis in Australia.

On World NF Awareness Day, we wear these ribbons to bring this condition #outoftheshadows.

To help support those living with neurofibromatosis, the Morrison Government is investing $8 million to support the Children’s Tumour Foundation, as well as research into this condition.

I was delighted to have attended the Grand Opening

I was delighted to have attended the Grand Opening of Saya Day Spa in Somerville.

Always a pleasure to welcome small business into our community around the Mornington Peninsula.

Congratulations Aleshia and thank you for hosting such a fantastic Grand Opening event.

Fantastic to be down at the Somerville Bowls Club

Fantastic to be down at the Somerville Bowls Club on Friday to officially turn on their new greens lights.

Funded by the Morrison Government and the Mornington Peninsula Shire, these upgrades mean local bowlers like 91 year old Fay McIntosh can be safely out about and able to play bowls well into the night.

I'm delighted to announce six new road projects ar

I'm delighted to announce six new road projects around the Mornington Peninsula that have been approved for funding under the Morrison Governments $1.5 billion Local Road and Community Infrastructure Program such as:

• Boneo Road / Besgrove Street Rosebud, Intersection Improvements
• Hayes Avenue Rosebud, Kerb and Channel Renewal
• Leon Avenue Rosebud, Kerb and Channel Renewal
• Murray Anderson Road Rosebud, Kerb and Channel Renewal
• Wattle Grove Portsea, Kerb and Channel Renewal
• Jordan Street Somerville, Kerb and Channel Renewal

These improvements will help all of us around the Peninsula get home sooner and safer and support local businesses by easing traffic congestion and improving accessibility to shop fronts.

To find out what projects are currently underway in your community here: https://www.greghunt.com.au/continued-improvement-for-mornington-peninsula-roads-2/

I'm delighted to announce further funding for the

I'm delighted to announce further funding for the Tyabb-Somerville Recycled Water Irrigation Scheme business case.

This scheme will boost our local economy by providing Class A recycled water, increased water security, support
for crop rotation and provide up to 2,400 ML per annum of climate independent affordable water.

Find out more here: https://www.greghunt.com.au/planning-a-secure-water-future-for-the-peninsula/

Getting vaccinated is important, especially gettin

Getting vaccinated is important, especially getting routine flu shots this flu season.

Lovely to head to the Mt. Martha Community Pharmacy this morning and get mine from my local community pharmacist John Paul.

I also would like to extend my deep thanks to the record 85,874 people who were vaccinated against COVID-19 yesterday.

The Australian Government has secured 25 million d

The Australian Government has secured 25 million doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.

This vaccine is especially suited as a booster or vaccine for variants and as confirmed in the 2021-22 Budget, the Government will commence an approach to market for mRNA manufacturing capacity in Australia.

Good to meet some furry friends as part of Vision

Good to meet some furry friends as part of Vision Australia’s Puppies in Parliament yesterday.

These puppies will grow to have an important role supporting blind or low vision Australians.

I'm delighted to announce the Morrison Government

I'm delighted to announce the Morrison Government will double our investment into the upgrades for Forest Drive and Uralla Road in Mount Martha to $20.5 million as part of our record infrastructure investment.

Both of these two major projects that will have their intersections with Nepean Highway improved to keep traffic flowing smoothly, to better connect small businesses and get Peninsula residents home sooner and safer.

We look forward to working constructively with the Victorian Government, ensuring these projects will progress and will be completed on schedule.

Find out more about how these intersections will change at https://www.greghunt.com.au/doubling-of-funding-to-over-20-million-to-improve-peninsula-roads/

Last night, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg outlined the

Last night, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg outlined the Morrison Government’s plan to secure Australia’s recovery.

I thank both Josh and the Prime Minister for their support for our critical reforms to mental health and aged care.

#Budget2021

As part of the Morrison Government’s Budget boos

As part of the Morrison Government’s Budget boost to women’s health, our Government will invest $100.4 million for improvements to cervical and breast cancer screening programs.

This will help detect life-threatening cancers earlier, improving survival rates and help save lives and protect lives.

Learn More: https://www.greghunt.com.au/354-million-to-support-the-health-and-wellbeing-of-australias-women/

Brilliant start to Budget Week meeting with studen

Brilliant start to Budget Week meeting with students from Woodleigh School's Penbank campus in Parliament.

Great to see so many engaged young minds from the Mornington Peninsula learning about the democratic process.

A beautiful Mother's Day morning with Katie Allen

A beautiful Mother's Day morning with Katie Allen MP meeting Estelle, Samuel and baby Elysée at Frances Perry House.

As part of the 2021/22 Budget, the Morrison Government is investing, $354 million over the next four years to support women’s health, including funding for cervical and breast cancer, endometriosis, helping to prevent preterm birth, eating disorders, reproductive health and perinatal mental health, which will not only help families like Estelle, Samuel and Elysée now, but into the future.

As part of the 2021-22 Budget, The Morrison Govern

As part of the 2021-22 Budget, The Morrison Government is investing $354 million over the next four years to support women’s health, including funding for cervical and breast cancer, endometriosis, helping to prevent preterm birth, reproductive health and perinatal mental health.

This significant investment builds on our Government’s commitment to implementing the five priority areas of the National Women’s Health Strategy 2020–2030 and improving long term health outcomes for women and girls across Australia.

Learn more: https://www.greghunt.com.au/354-million-to-support-the-health-and-wellbeing-of-australias-women/

Every year, approximately 1500 Australian women wi

Every year, approximately 1500 Australian women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Today we acknowledge World Ovarian Cancer Day, and the work being done by researchers here and around the globe to combat this disease.

#ovariancancer #WOCD2021

The NBN will soon be conducting network upgrades f

The NBN will soon be conducting network upgrades for eligible residences around Mornington Peninsula suburbs such as:

-Somerville
-Mornington
-Rosebud
-Hastings

This network upgrade will see eligible premises running Fibre to the Node (FTTN) or Fibre to the Curb (FTTC) upgraded to Fibre to the Premises (FTTP); allowing for faster speeds and bandwidth.

Learn more: https://www.greghunt.com.au/faster-fibres-new-fibre-optic-nbn-upgrades-around-the-mornington-peninsula/

Grazie to Dr Tony Bartone, Dr Dominic Barbaro, Luc

Grazie to Dr Tony Bartone, Dr Dominic Barbaro, Lucy, Anna, Domenica, and all the staff at the Lalor Clinic for having us on site yesterday to announce that from next week, the Australian Government will triple the number of doses from 50 to 150 per week for the lower volume general practices, and we will double the number of doses per week from 100 to 200 per week for the medium-volume general practices around the country.

General practice is leading the rollout of the AstraZeneca vaccine to people aged 50 and over and will continue to be an integral partner in the delivery of our national COVID-19 vaccination program.

Today is the International Day of the Midwife. In

Today is the International Day of the Midwife. In Australia, we are fortunate to have excellent maternal and newborn care as part of our health system.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our amazing midwives who do a great job to improve the birth experiences of mothers and in turn, facilitate better health outcomes for our youngest Australians.

Delighted to visit the Hastings Family Medical Cli

Delighted to visit the Hastings Family Medical Clinic where I met Sally, one of many everyday Australians aged 50 and over receiving her first dose of COVID-19 Vaccine.

Thank you to our hosts Karen and Mark, for having us and for doing such amazing work during this pandemic.

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