Transcript – Interview – Chris Smith, 2GB Breakfast

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…

Protecting Remote Communities in the Northern Territory from COVID-19

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…

Australian Childhood Vaccination Remains at Record Levels

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…

Better Access to Mental Health Support in Geelong

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…

Transcript – Press Conference – Canberra

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.…

$276 million to Back Australia’s Brightest Health Scientists

The Hon. Greg Hunt MP Minister for Health and Aged Care   MEDIA RELEASE   To continue our support for Australian medical research, the Morrison Government is making $276.4 million available through twelve research grant opportunities to improve health outcomes for all Australians and tackle the global challenges in health today.   Australian health and…

New Principal Committees to Advise NHMRC Council

The Hon. Greg Hunt MP Minister for Health and Aged Care   MEDIA RELEASE   The Morrison Government has announced the membership of the Principal Committees of the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) for 2021–2024.   Professor Emily Banks AM will Chair the new Health Research Impact Committee, which will play a key…

10-year Plan to Improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health

The Hon. Greg Hunt MP Minister for Health and Aged Care   The Hon. Ken Wyatt AM MP Minister for Indigenous Australians   JOINT MEDIA RELEASE   In partnership with state and territory governments and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health leaders, the Morrison Government has released a national policy framework to improve health and…