The Hon. Greg Hunt MP Minister for Health and Aged Care MEDIA RELEASE The Morrison Government’s ongoing reforms to private health insurance have contributed to the lowest annual average premium change for consumers since 2001, which will be 2.70 percent in 2022. The 2022 premium change is not only the lowest over two…
The Hon. Greg Hunt MP Minister for Health and Aged Care MEDIA RELEASE High numbers of Australians continue to receive the medical care they need at no cost to themselves, with recent data showing almost 9 out of 10 visits to the GP in the last quarter were provided with no out-of-pocket cost…
The Hon. Greg Hunt MP Minister for Health and Aged Care MEDIA RELEASE The Australian Government is ensuring the COVID-19 vaccine booster rollout continues at pace, investing over $120 million to support additional financial incentives for General Practice, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services, Commonwealth Vaccination Clinics and community pharmacists providing booster vaccines in…
The Hon. Greg Hunt MP Minister for Health TRANSCRIPT 22 December 2020 INTERVIEW WITH CHRIS SMITH 2GB BREAKFAST E&OE… Topics: COVID-19 vaccine booster roll out CHRIS SMITH: So, National Cabinet meets today – they’re going to discuss potential mask mandates; a redefinition of what it means to be fully…
The Hon. Greg Hunt MP Minister for Health and Aged Care MEDIA RELEASE The Australian Government has implemented further measures to protect remote communities during the current COVID-19 outbreak in the Northern Territory. As Minister for Health and Aged Care, I have made a determination under section 477 of the Commonwealth Biosecurity…
The Hon. Greg Hunt MP Minister for Health and Aged Care MEDIA RELEASE Australia’s global reputation as an immunisation nation has continued, as parents protect their children from disease at record rates. Australians have embraced vaccination against COVID-19, it has helped to save lives and protect lives. In addition, the nation has…
The Hon. Greg Hunt MP Minister for Health and Aged Care The Hon. David Coleman MP Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Senator the Hon. Sarah Henderson Senator for Victoria JOINT MEDIA RELEASE Victorians living in the Geelong region seeking mental health support, will have…
THE HON. GREG HUNT MP Federal Member for Flinders Minister for Health and Aged Care MEDIA RELEASE The Morrison Government is continuing to invest in the future of the Mornington Peninsula with new funding available under the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF) Round Six. Applications for Round Six of the program are…
The Hon. Greg Hunt MP Minister for Health and Aged Care TRANSCRIPT 19 December 2021 PRESS CONFERENCE CANBERRA E&OE… Topics: PBS heart disease medication, Medical research funding, COVID-19 Boosters, Netherlands lockdown, international vaccines, restrictions GREG HUNT: Well, welcome everybody. I want to thank everybody for joining us today.…
The Hon. Greg Hunt MP Minister for Health and Aged Care MEDIA RELEASE From 1 January 2022, tens of thousands of Australians with symptomatic heart failure will have access to a new treatment option on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), saving lives and protecting lives across the nation. The Morrison Government is…