More than a thousand community sport clubs across the country are being encouraged to take part in a Turnbull Government program to reduce the impact of illegal drugs on Australian communities. As part of the Turnbull Government’s National Ice Action Strategy, the Good Sports program is being expanded with an additional $4.6 million in funding…
E&OE… Topics: Snowy Hydro; energy security; Medicare; mental health; PETER VAN ONSELEN: As mentioned off the top of the program, our guest now is the Health Minister, Greg Hunt. He joins us live from Melbourne. Thanks very much for your company. GREG HUNT: Good morning Peter, and good morning Paul. PETER VAN ONSELEN: Now obviously…
I am delighted to announce the reappointment of Mr John Wylie as Chair of the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) board for a further three years. The ASC board is responsible for the performance of the Commission, which coordinates the Government’s contribution to the sports sector from grassroots through to high performance. Mr Wylie has been…
E&OE… Topics: Childcare ban for unvaccinated children MONIQUE WRIGHT: Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt joins us now from Melbourne. Good morning to you, thanks for being with us Minister. GREG HUNT: And good morning. MONIQUE WRIGHT: So talk us through what’s wrong with the State Government’s current approach to vaccinating kids. We have about 93…
E&OE… Topics: Childcare ban for unvaccinated children; WA election DEBORAH KNIGHT: Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt joins us now from the Mount Martha Lifesaving Club in Victoria. A gorgeous morning there Minister, good morning to you. GREG HUNT: It is indeed, good morning Deb. DEBORAH KNIGHT: Now this is a tough approach, what have you…
Introduction Good morning, to Kos Sclavos (APP chairman), George Tambassis (National President, Pharmacy Guild of Australia), Pharmacists, Pharmacy professionals, ladies and gentlemen. This is my first Australian Pharmacy Professional Conference and I am very pleased to be here, and very impressed. It’s a huge event and it reflects the importance of pharmacy in today’s health…
The Turnbull Government is backing the next generation of female leaders in sport with the launch of a new initiative aimed at encouraging more participation throughout Australia and a greater representation at the elite level. Minister for Sport, Greg Hunt, and Minister for Women, Michaelia Cash, today marked International Women’s Day by naming 18 successful…
Access to medicinal cannabis has taken another major step forward today with first licence being granted for an Australian company to grow and harvest medicinal cannabis. This major development will lead to improved access to domestically produced medicinal cannabis products for Australian patients. The Department of Health’s Office of Drug Control has issued the licence…
E&OE… Topics: Medicare; mental health; importance of vaccinations; ‘No Jab, No Pay’; One Nation; My Health Records PATRICIA KARVELAS: Greg Hunt is the Health Minister, welcome back to RN Drive. GREG HUNT: And good afternoon Patricia. PATRICIA KARVELAS: Do you think Pauline Hanson should retract her comments on immunisation? GREG HUNT: Look, I do think…
As the countdown to the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018) continues, the Turnbull Government is delighted to announce that nominations for baton bearers are now open. GC2018 will be a celebration of sport, art and culture, showcasing the Gold Coast and Australia to the world. The journey of the Queen’s Baton Relay leading into…
