Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that South Australian senator Anne Ruston will be taking over as Health Minister if the Coalition is re-elected.
Senator Ruston will be taking over for Health Minister Greg Hunt who announced he will be retiring after the 2022 election.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Senator Ruston’s experience will help to navigate Australia “out of the pandemic”.
"Anne’s experience as a senior minister managing a complex portfolio touching millions of lives makes her the right pick to help guide Australia’s health system out of the pandemic," he said.
"I know she’ll bring that ability to understand complex issues, and her compassion to the health portfolio."
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