More than 99 per cent of Australians aged over 70 have received a first dose COVID-19 vaccination. More than 95 per cent of all Australians aged over 50 have received a first dose. More than 89 per cent of all Australians aged over 16 have received a first dose.

QUARANTINE-FREE TRAVEL WITH SINGAPORE
Australia will welcome back fully-vaccinated Singaporean travellers during November as part of our step by step and safe reopening to the world. The quarantine-free travel arrangements will commence on November 21 for Australian states and territories that are ready, and will be available for fully vaccinated Singaporeans travelling from Singapore who present a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of departure. This is another significant milestone in our step-by-step approach to safely reopening to the world which we outlined in the National Plan.

NEW PROGRAM FOR NEGLECTED UNSEALED ROADS
This week the Coalition Government launched a new $150 million Remote Roads Upgrade Program. The trial program will target unsealed roads throughout remote Australia, many of which haven’t been upgraded since the Great Depression. The program will offer councils between 80 per cent and 100 per cent of funding to upgrade unsealed roads and improve safety with works including resurfacing, removing dangerous corners and managing vegetation. The road toll in regional communities was more than four times greater than in the major cities, and 10 times greater in remote communities and this program will improve safety and save lives in remote Australia.

LOW-EMISSIONS TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIPS
Australia is further increasing its commitment to support developing countries in our region as they tackle the impacts of climate change. We are committing an additional $500 million, on top of the $1.5 billion announced by the Prime Minister in December 2020. This investment will also drive private sector-led climate solutions that support clean technology, jobs and growth across our region. Australia will also share its scientific expertise, providing regional partners with better information and forecasts to plan water resource management and agricultural practices.

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR BATTLING PROSTATE CANCER
Australian men with prostate cancer now have access to a new medication at an affordable price, thanks to the Morrison Government. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosed in men in Australia and the third most common cause of cancer death. Adding Nubeqa® to the PBS will support around 1000 patients who, without the PBS subsidy, would pay more than $40,000 per year for treatment. Instead, they will pay a maximum of $41.30 per script or $6.60 with a concession card. Since 2013, the Government has approved more than 2700 new or amended listings on the PBS. This represents an average of around 30 listings or amendments per month – or one each day – at an overall investment by the Government of $13.9 billion.