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UNCLASSIFIED THE HON SCOTT MORRISON MP Prime Minister  THE HON GREG HUNT MP Minister for Health  JOINT MEDIA RELEASE Thursday, 2 May 2019 A strong economy provides millions of Australians cheaper and free medicine A re-elected Morrison Government will invest $308 million to cut the cost of life changing prescription medicines for over 1.4 million Australians with chronic conditions who require multiple medicines. This will help Australians suffering from chronic conditions such as heart disease, high cholesterol, arthritis, asthma, diabetes and cancer. From 1 January 2020 the threshold to receive free or further discounted medicines through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) will be lowered by 12 scripts for pensioners and concession card holders and the equivalent of 2 scripts for non-concession card holders. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said pensioners and families would qualify much sooner for free or further discounted PBS medicines. “This change will save patients up to $80 ...

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UNCLASSIFIED THE HON SCOTT MORRISON MP Prime Minister MEDIA RELEASE Wednesday, 1 May 2019 More support for older Australians The Morrison Government will continue to prioritise better support for older Australians by investing in a new targeted research centre, funding a new program to combat loneliness while ensuring the aged care workforce meets growing demand in the future. $34 million will be provided to establish a new Aged Care Workforce Research Centre, which will examine new ways to deliver care for older Australians and training and education for aged care providers, drawing on the world’s best practice.   Prime Minister Scott Morrison said older Australians deserve our support. “Older Australians have built our country and they deserve our respect and support for the choices they want to make. “This funding will deliver better support and care for older Australians, while ensuring we build the workforce to meet the demands of an ...

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UNCLASSIFIED THE HON SCOTT MORRISON MP Prime Minister  THE HON ALAN TUDGE MP Minister for Cities, Urban Infrastructure and Population  JOINT MEDIA RELEASE Wednesday, 1 May 2019 New projects to get Queenslanders home sooner and safer The Morrison Government will fund thirteen new congestion-busting projects across South-East Queensland with a further $226.25 million funding boost. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the projects would help thousands of people living in South-East Queensland. “People are sick of sitting in traffic and these local and practical measures will help people get home sooner and safer,” Mr Morrison said.   “By managing money and running a strong economy we are able to invest record funding in road and rail projects which improve the lives of so many Queenslanders. “This funding will fix local traffic pinch points and bottlenecks that have the most impact on congestion, helping everyone get home sooner.” Minister for Cities, Urban Infrastructure ...

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UNCLASSIFIED THE HON SCOTT MORRISON MP Prime Minister MEDIA RELEASE Monday 29 April 2019 $156 million to protect Australians from online attacks A re-elected Morrison Government will invest $156 million to protect older Australians, small businesses and national security assets from the risk of cyber-attacks. Cybercrime costs the Australian economy more than $1 billion annually, particularly impacting families and small and medium sized businesses. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said this funding would keep Australians safe while protecting businesses and the economy.  “As the risk of cyber-attack increases we need to ensure Australians are protected and our defence forces and capabilities continue to get the backing they need,” Mr Morrison said. “We will continue to take a proactive approach against cyber criminals at home and overseas, including scammers, fraudsters and those involved in child exploitation.” As part of our $156 million cyber resilience and workforce package, we will; Invest $50 million ...

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UNCLASSIFIED The Hon. Scott Morrison MP Prime Minister  TRANSCRIPT PRESS CONFERENCE CANBERRA, ACT THURSDAY 11 APRIL 2019 PRIME MINISTER: Good morning everyone. Earlier this morning, I visited the Governor-General here in Canberra and he accepted my advice for an election to be held on the 18th of May. We live in the best country in the world. But to secure your future, the road ahead depends on a strong economy. And that’s why there is so much at stake at this election. Despite global economic headwinds, Australia’s economy is strong. We are delivering the first budget surplus in more than a decade. Unemployment is at decade lows. And last year, for the first time in our history, more than 100,000 young Australians got a job. With a stronger economy we will create another one and a quarter million jobs over the next five years. We will maintain those budget surpluses without ...

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UNCLASSIFIED The Hon. Scott Morrison MP Prime Minister  EASTER 2019 At Easter, Australians join Christians around the world to proclaim the joy and grace at the centre of the Christian faith. For Christians, Easter is a time for reflection and renewal, of contemplating the story of Christ’s sacrifice and resurrection, and His enduring promise of forgiveness. In recalling the sacrifices made for us, we are reminded of the obligation we all have to each other and of the timeless Gospel admonition to “Love one another as I have loved you”. This Easter, I pay tribute to the influence of the Christian faith on our land. This faith has seen the sick tended in hospitals; the children educated in schools; the poor supported by Christian charities; the lonely comforted by church communities; and countless lives provided with strength and support. May all of us be encouraged in our commitment to serve others ...

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UNCLASSIFIED THE HON SCOTT MORRISON MP Prime Minister THE HON GREG HUNT MP Minister for Health  JOINT MEDIA RELEASE Monday, 25 March 2019 Victoria to lead the world in cancer treatment and medical research  The Morrison Government is investing almost half a billion dollars to deliver world-leading cancer treatment for Australian patients, extra hospital infrastructure, more mental health services and new medical research projects.   The $496 million investment backs Victoria’s position as a global leader in health and medical research and provides new support for patients while creating Australian jobs.  Prime Minister Scott Morrison said $80 million would help create a new national cancer treatment centre at Peter Mac, providing access to treatments previously only offered overseas.  “This investment will be life-changing for so many of our sickest Australians, including many children battling cancer,” the Prime Minister said.   “Our strong economic management means we can provide world-leading treatment options for patients in Melbourne, who have previously needed to travel to ...

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UNCLASSIFIED THE HON SCOTT MORRISON MP Prime Minister THE HON STEVEN MARSHALL MP Premier of South Australia THE HON ALAN TUDGE MP Minister for Cities, Urban Infrastructure and Population THE HON DAVID COLEMAN MP Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs SANDY VERSCHOOR Lord Mayor of Adelaide JOINT MEDIA RELEASE Tuesday, 19 March 2019 CITY DEAL UNDERPINS A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR ADELAIDE AND SA The Federal Coalition and South Australian governments and the City of Adelaide today put pen to paper on the Adelaide City Deal, designed to boost economic growth, enliven cultural tourism and build the city’s future as a centre of innovation excellence. The signing of the $551 million Adelaide City Deal marks the start of a decade-long collaborative effort of the three levels of government. It will directly focus on growing Adelaide’s innovation economy, supporting population growth in the city and across the state, and boosting Adelaide’s ...

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UNCLASSIFIED The Hon. Scott Morrison MP Prime Minister  TRANSCRIPT REMARKS COPTIC DIOCESE OF SYDNEY MASS SUNDAY 17 MARCH 2019 E&OE… PRIME MINISTER: Thank you to this wonderful community, which has welcomed Jenny and my two girls our two girls, Abbey and Lily to be here today. Little bit different to church that we’re used to, just as much noise though – [Laughter] At Pentecostal church as there is here in the Coptic Orthodox Church, full of celebration, full of worship, full of family and full of praise. It’s truly wonderful to be here with my good friend Bishop Daniel and to also meet the other Bishop Daniel. I don’t know what the collective noun is for a group of Bishop Daniels. [Laughter] But whatever it is, it’s great to be here with both of you. I have appreciated the prayers and support of the Coptic community throughout my entire public life ...

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UNCLASSIFIED THE HON SCOTT MORRISON MP Prime Minister THE HON DAVID COLEMAN MP Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs JOINT MEDIA RELEASE Thursday, 14 March 2019 COMMUNITY LANGUAGE GRANTS TO BUILD STRONGER COMMUNITIES More young Australians will learn another language with a funding boost set to connect people to new languages and cultures. The Morrison Government has committed $10 million through the Community Languages Multicultural Grants Program to support not-for-profit community language schools.  Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the Grants Program would deliver a stronger Australia and invest in the future of Australia’s workforce to help them compete in an increasingly multilingual global market. “Community language schools play a key role connecting young Australians with new cultures and the cultures of their ancestors,” the Prime Minister said. “As well as building on Australia’s successful multicultural society, community language schools help prepare students for a workforce that increasingly works with ...

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