E&OE… Topics: Turnbull Government’s new anti-drug campaign, pill testing ANDREW O’KEEFE: A drug blitz cracking down on ice and party drugs, is about to kick off, with a new national TV and online ad campaign. It's timely, with Schoolies set to party in just a few weeks to celebrate school's end. MONIQUE WRIGHT: The Federal…
Next month, Australia will host the 68th session of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Regional Committee for the Western Pacific (RCM68). Held annually, RCM68 will be the first time Australia has hosted the event since 1997. More than 300 people from 37 countries and areas are expected to come to Brisbane for this important event,…
E&OE… Topics: Media reports on after-hours care; same sex marriage; Bairnsdale ulcer GREG HUNT: I am deeply concerned by reports today about potential substandard quality and potentially inappropriate Medicare billing claims under the after-hours service. I have instructed the Department of Health’s Medicare integrity division to begin an investigation immediately. I’ve just been informed that…
E&OE… Topics: Media reports on after hours care; euthanasia BEN FORDHAM: Minister, good afternoon. GREG HUNT: And good afternoon, Ben. BEN FORDHAM: Why’s there this discrepancy between GPs that we go and see on their own premises and those who come to ours? GREG HUNT: Well there’s a program for after hours consultation at homes,…
The Turnbull Government is providing almost $3 million for more support and better treatment for people suffering from eating disorders. Eating disorders not only affect an individual’s relationship with food, but also body image, confidence, mental health, and overall health. They are among the most debilitating of mental health conditions and the impact on families…
The fight to find a cure for many terrible childhood cancers has been boosted with the start of ground-breaking clinical trials, backed by $20 million from the Turnbull Government. Zero Childhood Cancer is a world-leading initiative, bringing together a national network of hospitals, research centres and clinicians across Australia. The Australia wide clinical trial will…
E&OE… Topics: Launch of Zero Childhood Cancer Initiative, mental health GREG HUNT: Thanks very much to Michael. What an amazing institution we have here and what an incredible group of people. To Brad Hazzard, my state colleague, on which there couldn’t be a stronger unity of purpose, not just between us and New South Wales,…
E&OE… Topics: Private health insurance; London terror attack GREG HUNT: The Coalition is focussed on taking the pressure off private health insurance customers. Private health is fundamental to choice, it’s fundamental to the ability of Australians to have peace of mind. Our task and our commitment is to work towards strong downward pressure on the…
The Turnbull Government is taking action to encourage even more parents to meet immunisation requirements for their children. Under legislation being introduced today, parents’ fortnightly Family Tax Benefit Part A payments will be reduced by about $28 per fortnight for each child who does not meet the immunisation requirements. From 1 July 2018, this will…
E&OE… Topics: Launch of the Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report 2017 GREG HUNT: The National Drowning Report shows that our drowning deaths in Australia have sadly gone up by nine in this year to 291. One life lost is too many, 291 is a national tragedy. We have a very extensive national water safety…