Prime Minister – Joint Media Release – Cheaper Medicine for over 500,000 patients – Monday 30 September 2019 OFFICIAL THE HON. SCOTT MORRISON MP PRIME MINISTER THE HON. GREG HUNT MP MINISTER FOR HEALTH MINISTER ASSISTING THE PRIME MINISTER FOR THE PUBLIC SERVICE AND CABINET MEDIA RELEASE Monday 30 September 2019 Cheaper medicine for over 500,000 patients Cheaper medicine is on the way for more than 500,000 patients from October 1, with price reductions for common scripts and new medicines added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), in some cases saving over $100,000 per patient. Medicines to treat lung cancer, lymphoblastic and acute leukaemia, and nausea associated with chemotherapy will now be available to patients on the PBS from tomorrow for just $40.30 per script, or $6.50 with a concession card. A further $390 million in mandated price reductions across 175 medicine brands will also flow through ...
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UNCLASSIFIED THE HON SCOTT MORRISON MP Prime Minister THE HON JOSH FRYDENBERG MP Treasurer SENATOR THE HON MATHIAS CORMANN Minister for Finance JOINT MEDIA STATEMENT Thursday 4 July 2019 Delivered: lower taxes for hard-working Australians More than 10 million Australians will start to receive immediate tax relief from next week following the passage of Legislation through the Parliament today. The Coalition Government has delivered on its promise, as outlined in this year’s Budget, to build a better tax system and provide more tax relief to hard-working Australians. As a result, low and middle income earners will keep more of what they earn and have more money in their pockets. This will ultimately boost household consumption, which will be good for the overall economy. The Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Relief so Working Australians Keep More of Their Money) Bill 2019 will deliver a further $158 billion in tax relief, building on the already legislated ...
Jul 6, 2019
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UNCLASSIFIED THE HON SCOTT MORRISON MP Prime Minister MEDIA STATEMENT Friday 28 June 2019 RETIREMENT OF THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL This week is Sir Peter Cosgrove’s last as Australia’s 26th Governor-General. On behalf of the Government and people of Australia I thank Sir Peter and Lady Cosgrove for their service over the last five years. Sir Peter has been one of our most approachable Governors-General. Australians from all walks of life felt like they knew this Governor-General. It didn’t matter if it was a palace or a pub, Sir Peter would shake your hand, look you in the eye and start a conversation. Sir Peter concludes a lifetime of public service to Australia. He commenced his studies at the Royal Military College, Duntroon in 1965 and was commissioned as a Lieutenant in 1968. He led the INTERFET peacekeeping mission to East Timor in 1999 and rose to Chief of the Defence Force ...
Jun 30, 2019
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UNCLASSIFIED The Hon. Scott Morrison MP Prime Minister TRANSCRIPT “WHERE WE LIVE” – ASIALINK BLOOMBERG ADDRESS WEDNESDAY 26 JUNE 2019 ***Check against delivery*** PRIME MINISTER: Thank you to Asialink and Bloomberg for the opportunity to address you here today prior to my attending the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Osaka this weekend. Today I want to talk about our plan to foster an open, inclusive and prosperous Indo-Pacific, consistent with our national interests. I would like to set out the principles, consistent with our national values, that will guide my Government’s engagement with the Indo-Pacific region. The Indo-Pacific is where we live. It is where we have our greatest influence and can make the most meaningful impact and contribution. It is the region that will continue to shape our prosperity, security and destiny. It is the region where, together with our allies, and especially the United States, our people made great sacrifices when our peace was threatened. It is the ...
UNCLASSIFIED THE HON SCOTT MORRISON MP Prime Minister MEDIA STATEMENT Friday 24 May 2019 STATE MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR THE HON BOB HAWKE AC A State Memorial Service for the Honourable Robert (Bob) James Lee Hawke AC will be held at the Sydney Opera House at 11.30am on Friday 14 June 2019. Bob was a political giant and a national icon. It is fitting that a public celebration of his life will be held at such an iconic and beloved Australian venue. Members of the public wishing to attend will be able to secure complimentary tickets from midday on Wednesday 29 May via the Sydney Opera House website. The service will also be screened on the steps of the Opera House Forecourt and televised on the ABC. Bob was a man who understood Australia and the people who call our country home. I am pleased Australians will have the chance to say farewell. Media ...
May 24, 2019
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UNCLASSIFIED THE HON SCOTT MORRISON MP Prime Minister THE HON CHRISTIAN PORTER Attorney-General SENATOR THE HON MITCH FIFIELD Minister for Communications and the Arts JOINT MEDIA RELEASE Sunday 5 May 2019 Keeping Australians safe online The Morrison Government will crackdown on social media platforms and online predators and trolls in a new plan to protect children, families and the community. These new measures build on Australia’s world-leading protections, put in place by the Morrison Government. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said keeping Australians safe was his top priority. “As a dad I know first-hand how anxious parents feel about what their kids see and do online and the dangers the internet can bring,” Mr Morrison said. “Online trolls have no place in Australia and I promise to bring in new laws to protect our kids and keep our community safe. “No one should be subjected to vile abuse and harassment whether ...
May 6, 2019
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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 ...
May 2, 2019
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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 ...
May 1, 2019
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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 ...
May 1, 2019
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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 ...
Apr 30, 2019
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