Daily Archives: 8 December 2020

Extending the human biosecurity emergency period by three months

Health, Media ReleasesBy Greg Hunt MP 8 December 2020

The human biosecurity emergency period under the Biosecurity Act 2015 is set to be extended by an additional three months. The human biosecurity emergency declaration ensures the Government has the powers to take any necessary measures to prevent and control COVID-19, and protect the health of all Australians. These powers have been used on a…

$1.6 million for road and footpath upgrades on the Mornington Peninsula

Local Media, Media ReleasesBy Greg Hunt MP 8 December 2020

The Morrison Government has approved $1.6 million in funding for six local infrastructure projects as part of its $1.5 billion Local Road and Community Infrastructure Program, which is supporting local jobs, businesses and boosting the economy during COVID-19. Federal Member for Flinders, the Hon. Greg Hunt MP, said getting shovels in the ground on…