The Australian Government is working in close collaboration with State and Territory Governments to help save Australian lives by stopping the spread of COVID-19. Following agreement from the National Cabinet, the movement into certain remote areas is being restricted to protect some of our most vulnerable Australians. From 11:59pm Thursday 26 March 2020,…
E&OE… Topics: A message to parents and younger people; Elective surgery developments; COVID-19 impacts on hospitals; Professor Peter Doherty’s prediction; Future lockdowns. MICHAEL USHER: And a new announcement that elective surgeries are being cancelled in hospitals around the country. I spoke with the Federal Health Minister, Greg Hunt. Minister, thank you for…
E&OE… Topics: COVID-19 update; Hospital expansion; Ruby Princess cruise ship; School closures. CHRIS KENNY: Let’s cross to the Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt, live from his electorate on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria. Thanks so much for joining us, Greg. I’ve been critical of people second guessing the experts here and playing…