Interview with Alex Hart – Weekend Sunrise

E&OE…                        Topics: Affordable access to new life-changing cancer medicines ALEX HART: The Federal Government has revealed revolutionary new cancer medication will be made available to hundreds of Australians in the New Year.  Health Minister Greg Hunt joins us for more on this announcement. Minister,…

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National Coastal Safety Report is an important reminder for everyone to be alert and cautious in the water this summer

The Turnbull Government is today launching Surf Life Saving Australia’s 2017 National Coastal Safety Report – which found that 116 people died from drowning around the Australian coastline in 2016-17.  While this was down from the previous year, it was 10.5 per cent higher than 2014-15.  It’s a timely reminder for swimmers of all abilities…

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New national plasma agreement ensures supply for Australian patients

The Federal Coalition Government has guaranteed the provision of a safe, secure and affordable supply of plasma products and services with the signing of an important new agreement. The National Blood Authority has executed a new national contract with CSL Behring Australia for the manufacture and supply of fractionated blood plasma products. Plasma products are…

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Australia’s Military Heroes Honoured as Government Grants Boost Local Community Commemorative Projects

Federal Member for Flinders Greg Hunt MP today announced Government funding for three local projects to honour Australia’s wartime history. Minster Hunt said three Flinders community groups would receive a combined $5875 for projects as part of the Australian Government’s Saluting Their Service grants program. “It’s important that our community continues to honour the service…

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2GB Saturday Mornings interview with Luke Grant

E&OE… Topics: Private patients in public hospitals; same-sex marriage. LUKE GRANT:        The Federal Minister for Health is Greg Hunt and he’s on the line. Greg, good to talk again, mate, and Merry Christmas to you. GREG HUNT: And good morning, Luke, and good morning to everybody who’s listening. LUKE GRANT:     …

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Time for action on endometriosis

The Turnbull Government will create the first National Action Plan for Endometriosis, providing much needed support for women who face this often misunderstood medical condition.  The Plan will seek to improve the treatment, understanding and awareness of endometriosis, which affects around one in ten Australian women.  It will be developed in collaboration with the Australian…

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