Minister faces sacking call over aged-care deaths Labor leader Anthony Albanese has demanded the Aged Care Services Minister resign or be sacked amid the escalating crisis and death toll in aged care. The New Daily · Feb 3, 2022
COVID updates: All the coronavirus news you need in the one place — as it happened Look back at how today unfolded in our live blog. ABC News · Feb 2, 2022
Albanese demands Colbeck ‘resign today’ as nation records 82 Covid deaths – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Feb 2, 2022
ATAGI approves Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for 16 and 17-year-olds Australia's vaccine advisory body approves a third dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for 16 and 17-year-olds. ABC News · Feb 2, 2022
Changes to fully vaxxed definition flagged The government is considering changes to the definition of fully vaccinated, moving to being "up to date" rather than having received a certain number of doses. AAP · Feb 2, 2022
Greg Hunt accused of being disrespectful and playing down Covid deaths in aged care Some have died under terrible, preventable circumstances, say experts, who urge government to prioritise older Australians The Guardian - AU · Feb 1, 2022
CMO says Omicron subvariant ‘not cause for concern’ – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jan 30, 2022
Australia seeks briefing on WHO 'racism' Health Minister Greg Hunt says he will seek advice on claims that a key World Health Organisation director in the region has engaged in racist behaviour. AAP · Jan 27, 2022
At least 98 deaths on nation’s deadliest day – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jan 27, 2022
Australia records 58 Covid deaths; Hunt says ‘hoarding’ affecting rapid test shortage – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jan 23, 2022
Omicron has peaked in some states: Hunt Health Minister Greg Hunt has indicated the Omicron wave may have reached its peak in four jurisdictions, as the final green light was given for a new vaccine. AAP · Jan 23, 2022
COVID-19 rapid antigen tests available for concession card holders but pharmacists fear there won't be enough More than 6 million Australians will have access to free rapid antigen tests, but pharmacists fear widespread supply shortages mean they will struggle to meet demand. ABC News · Jan 23, 2022
Western Australia races to contain Perth Covid cluster as Greg Hunt declines to condemn border decision New South Wales records 30 Covid deaths, Victoria 20, Queensland 10, South Australia three and Tasmania one The Guardian - AU · Jan 22, 2022
NSW records 30 deaths, Victoria 20, Qld 10, SA three and Tasmania one – as it happened Australia to scrap PCR test requirement for international arrivals; Triple J counts down Hottest 100. This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jan 21, 2022
AAP · Jan 21, 2022 Hunt doubles down on Qld rapid test claims The federal government has denied claims it requisitioned rapid antigen tests from Queensland, despite reaching a $26 million deal with a known supplier.
The New Daily · Jan 21, 2022 Rapid test suppliers admit the government didn’t steal their shipments, but skirmishes continue Rapid antigen test suppliers have admitted there's no evidence of the government requisitioning any shipments. Greg Hunt treated this as vindication.
The Conversation · Jan 21, 2022 Australia approves two new medicines in the fight against COVID. How can you get them and are they effective against Omicron? On Thursday, health minister Greg Hunt announced Australia’s drug regulator had provisionally approved two new medicines for the treatment of COVID.
The New Daily · Jan 21, 2022 Rapid test suppliers backtrack on claims of forced requisitions Two rapid antigen test suppliers have walked back their claims that the government forcibly requisitioned their shipments destined for local businesses.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 20, 2022 Coalition accuses suppliers of misleading customers over ‘missing’ rapid antigen tests Greg Hunt says government is being blamed when overcommitted suppliers can’t deliver, and false RAT claims will be reported to ACCC
AAP · Jan 20, 2022 Claims of RAT requisition a 'scam': Hunt Greg Hunt has blasted claims made by the Queensland government that rapid antigen tests were being requisitioned by the Commonwealth.
The Canberra Times · Jan 20, 2022 'They are lying': Greg Hunt to report retailers to ACCC over RAT claims Mr Hunt delivered the rebuke as it emerged an industry proposal to allow children to drive forklifts would be raised at Thursday's national cabinet meeting.
The New Daily · Jan 20, 2022 Businesses ‘lying’ about missing RAT orders: Greg Hunt Health Minister Greg Hunt has accused businesses of lying about desperately needed supplies of rapid COVID tests being seized by the federal government.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 19, 2022 60 Covid deaths nationally as PM says rapid antigen tests not being stockpiled – as it happened This blog is now closed
The Guardian - AU · Jan 18, 2022 Covid case surge continues as 67 deaths recorded nationally – as it happened This blog is now closed
The Guardian - AU · Jan 18, 2022 Scott Morrison rebukes George Christensen for ‘dangerous messages’ on vaccinating children Prime minister, who has denied it’s hypocritical to deport Novak Djokovic while government MPs spread misinformation, says Covid vaccinations ‘save lives’