Richard Colbeck said : "Any mistreatment or assault of a care recipient is unacceptable and it is important that these incidents are managed and prevented from occurring in future,"

portstephensexaminer Thursday, April 1, 2021 3:36:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "The government has asked all aged care and vaccination providers, to review their protocols regarding consent to ensure an incident like this does not happen again," "The government's focus for the vaccination rollout has always been to put safety first - that is our primary aim. It means aged care providers are required to responsibly ensure documentation is available for vaccination teams"

maitlandmercury Friday, March 19, 2021 7:33:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "The government has asked all aged care and vaccination providers, to review their protocols regarding consent to ensure an incident like this does not happen again," "The government's focus for the vaccination rollout has always been to put safety first - that is our primary aim. It means aged care providers are required to responsibly ensure documentation is available for vaccination teams"

dailyadvertiser Friday, March 19, 2021 7:12:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "They have spoken to a number of global financial institutions to look at our strength in those areas," "The fact that our hotel stock already meets their standards, our transport systems, what we are proposing to do with respect to venues, all of those things have been taken into account as part of this decision, so it puts us in a really good place"

9news Thursday, March 4, 2021 11:03:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "Are we talking about creating some kind of new authority for investigating these types of things?" "Police are an independent authority. They are set up and designed to investigate those things"

qt Wednesday, March 3, 2021 4:15:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said ( about Commission ) : “Funding worth $32 million will immediately be allocated to enhancing the capacity of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission and greater regulation around the use of restraints in care,”

foreignaffairs-nz Monday, March 1, 2021 8:13:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : “The Australian Government committed more than $14.1 billion in 2020-21 towards residential aged care, up from $9.2 billion in 2012‑13 and reaching an estimated $17.1 billion by 2023‑24,”

foreignaffairs-nz Monday, March 1, 2021 8:13:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "It doesn't help with the overall confidence in the vaccine rollout,"

maitlandmercury Thursday, February 25, 2021 12:38:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "It doesn't help with the overall confidence in the vaccine rollout,"

bordermail Thursday, February 25, 2021 12:07:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "They have spoken to a number of global financial institutions to look at our strength in those areas," "The fact that our hotel stock already meets their standards, our transport systems, what we are proposing to do with respect to venues, all of those things have been taken into account as part of this decision, so it puts us in a really good place"

9news Wednesday, February 24, 2021 11:30:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "There continues to be an increase in demand from senior Australians who want to stay at home,"

abc-au Monday, February 1, 2021 10:16:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We will obviously seriously consider all the recommendations of the royal commission, and we will make an initial response and a formal response and a much more major response in the budget,"

abc-au Monday, February 1, 2021 10:16:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We need to continue to grow the capacity of the system, we've never shied away from that ... and we need to reform the way that the home care package is delivered,"

abc-au Monday, February 1, 2021 10:16:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "For three decades, Ms Sukkar has helped lead a successful Australian family-owned business through many challenges, including the global financial crisis and most recently COVID-19,"

abc-au Sunday, January 31, 2021 8:46:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "They may come into category 1B because they may have some clinical conditions that warrant them getting access to the vaccine at that particular point in time,"

abc-au Saturday, January 30, 2021 7:50:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We'll have up to 50 hubs for the Pfizer vaccine located around the country for the distribution of that vaccine — when that's available — straight away,"

abc-au Saturday, January 30, 2021 7:50:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : “I have received expert advice from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) on a vaccine rollout plan. It is expected most athletes will fit into Phase 2b of the rollout,” “The government has been engaging with representatives of the Australian Olympic Committee and national sports bodies on the rollout of the vaccine over coming months and to understand their needs in the lead up to the Olympics”

theherald-au Thursday, January 28, 2021 4:07:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We have received advice from ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) on a rollout plan, athletes fit within the plan and we'll get to them,"

abs-cbnnews Thursday, January 28, 2021 11:41:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We have received advice from ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) on a rollout plan, athletes fit within the plan and we'll get to them,"

japantoday Thursday, January 28, 2021 7:35:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We have received advice from ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) on a rollout plan, athletes fit within the plan and we'll get to them,"

wsau Thursday, January 28, 2021 4:12:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "We have received advice from ATAGI on a rollout plan, athletes fit within the plan and we'll get to them,"

illawarramercury Thursday, January 28, 2021 12:28:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "The first people who should be getting vaccinated are senior Australians, particularly those in residential aged care because they are the most vulnerable,"

illawarramercury Thursday, January 28, 2021 12:28:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "Do you think you should get vaccinated. . .or should your grandmother or grandfather or great aunt get the vaccine because they're the one that's most likely to suffer most significantly the effects of the virus?"

illawarramercury Thursday, January 28, 2021 12:28:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "If anyone thinks that the vaccine is going to diminish the requirement for maintaining the discipline that we have around social distancing, cough and sneeze etiquette, bubbles and things of that nature, they're deluding themselves,"

illawarramercury Thursday, January 28, 2021 12:28:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "We have received advice from ATAGI on a rollout plan, athletes fit within the plan and we'll get to them,"

maitlandmercury Wednesday, January 27, 2021 11:29:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "The first people who should be getting vaccinated are senior Australians, particularly those in residential aged care because they are the most vulnerable,"

maitlandmercury Wednesday, January 27, 2021 11:29:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "Do you think you should get vaccinated. . .or should your grandmother or grandfather or great aunt get the vaccine because they're the one that's most likely to suffer most significantly the effects of the virus?"

maitlandmercury Wednesday, January 27, 2021 11:29:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "If anyone thinks that the vaccine is going to diminish the requirement for maintaining the discipline that we have around social distancing, cough and sneeze etiquette, bubbles and things of that nature, they're deluding themselves,"

maitlandmercury Wednesday, January 27, 2021 11:29:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : “It is also about helping to build a national culture of respect for ageing and our senior Australians,”

smh Monday, January 18, 2021 7:04:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : “It is also about helping to build a national culture of respect for ageing and our senior Australians,”

brisbanetimes Sunday, January 17, 2021 7:40:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : “It is also about helping to build a national culture of respect for ageing and our senior Australians,”

theherald-au Sunday, January 17, 2021 4:00:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "The Australian government is committed to a sustainable aged care sector and the delivery of high quality care to older Australians and recognises that the foundation for the provision of quality care is a skilled and supported aged care workforce,"

theage Tuesday, November 24, 2020 9:41:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "Visitors will also need to maintain personal hygiene and social distance,"

portstephensexaminer Sunday, November 22, 2020 1:31:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "Visitors will also need to maintain personal hygiene and social distance,"

bordermail Friday, November 20, 2020 7:59:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "The Australian government is committed to a sustainable aged care sector and the delivery of high quality care to older Australians and recognises that the foundation for the provision of quality care is a skilled and supported aged care workforce,"

theherald-au Wednesday, November 11, 2020 10:49:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "The Australian government is committed to a sustainable aged care sector and the delivery of high quality care to older Australians and recognises that the foundation for the provision of quality care is a skilled and supported aged care workforce,"

brisbanetimes Wednesday, November 11, 2020 5:02:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : “The Government continues to invest in programs to make sure young people can participate in all aspects of Australian life and reach their full potential,”

foreignaffairs-nz Tuesday, November 10, 2020 3:52:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We have made a number of commitments with respect to local community projects," "The government is very supportive of funding, community sport infrastructure and a number of the programs that we have supported support local communities in the development of local infrastructure and they have been funded through the recent COVID environment and some of the grants programs that are out there they supply support local government, in particular, in funding community infrastructure"

dailyadvertiser Wednesday, October 28, 2020 6:30:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We have made a number of commitments with respect to local community projects," "The government is very supportive of funding, community sport infrastructure and a number of the programs that we have supported support local communities in the development of local infrastructure and they have been funded through the recent COVID environment and some of the grants programs that are out there they supply support local government, in particular, in funding community infrastructure"

bordermail Wednesday, October 28, 2020 2:02:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "I don't feel responsible personally for the deaths that have occurred - as tragic as they all are - that have been caused by COVID-19,"

bordermail Tuesday, October 27, 2020 7:58:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : “I encourage local job seekers to take advantage of the range of information that will be available online” “The Tasmania Virtual Jobs Fair will provide job seekers with information including how to get job ready, improve their resume and their employment opportunities”

foreignaffairs-nz Wednesday, October 14, 2020 2:28:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : “Would you agree that Australia should step away from what would be a massive Chinese communist propaganda spectacle?”

guardian Thursday, October 8, 2020 1:35:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "Would you agree that Australia should step away from what would be a massive Chinese communist propaganda spectacle?"

bordermail Wednesday, October 7, 2020 7:33:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck says : "providers, care recipients and their families, and health workers did not have an answer to the critical question: who was in charge?"

abc-au Saturday, October 3, 2020 9:27:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck says : "In my view there was always clear advice"

abc-au Saturday, October 3, 2020 9:27:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "Every single mortality and death in aged care as a result of COVID-19 is an absolute tragedy and again, we extend our condolences to all of the families who have lost loved ones,"

dailyadvertiser Thursday, October 1, 2020 8:50:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "That plan has continued to be developed and evolved as we have learned more about the virus,"

qt Thursday, October 1, 2020 2:04:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We will continue to develop our plan, as we should, this should not be a static document,"

illawarramercury Thursday, October 1, 2020 1:40:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We were dealing with very rapidly moving circumstances at the time [and] the information flow was rapid,"

brisbanetimes Thursday, October 1, 2020 1:15:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We will continue to develop our plan, as we should, this should not be a static document,"

bordermail Thursday, October 1, 2020 12:43:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We were dealing with very rapidly moving circumstances at the time [and] the information flow was rapid,"

watoday Thursday, October 1, 2020 11:23:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "That's the way the system works and I think it's reasonable if there is a level of competition in the market — that's how you drive down the cost of the provision of care," "That's the principle under which the Government wants to work"

abc-au Tuesday, September 8, 2020 10:13:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck wrote : "Such a system can reduce costs for providers and therefore the Commonwealth,"

brisbanetimes Wednesday, September 2, 2020 11:38:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck urged : "This is the direction the development of this must follow,"

brisbanetimes Wednesday, September 2, 2020 11:38:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck urged : "This is the direction the development of this must follow,"

theherald-au Wednesday, September 2, 2020 11:14:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck admitted ( about Labor ) : "I gave them an opening and they [Labor] walked through it"

theherald-au Wednesday, September 2, 2020 9:29:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck explaining : "He didn't walk out of questioning,"

theherald-au Wednesday, September 2, 2020 9:29:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck says : "I didn't walk out on any questioning,"

theherald-au Wednesday, September 2, 2020 9:29:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck says : "We need to be able to act quickly off the back of that and seize the momentum," "The current situation creates a mood where people are more prepared to accept some change than they might have been. I want to see benefit from the pain"

theherald-au Wednesday, September 2, 2020 9:29:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "There are some workers we do require to work across more than one site,"

yahoo-au Monday, August 31, 2020 9:09:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "No, I haven't considered my resignations,"

dailytelegraph Monday, August 31, 2020 9:47:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck responds : "So the quality and safety commission has a number of mechanisms to investigate and to check on residential aged care facilities. It's not a one-touch regulator. And the cessation of unannounced visits was taken at the time on medical advice. "

abc-au Monday, August 31, 2020 6:35:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck admitted ( about Labor ) : "I gave them an opening and they [Labor] walked through it"

watoday Saturday, August 29, 2020 5:02:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck explaining : "He didn't walk out of questioning,"

watoday Saturday, August 29, 2020 5:02:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck says : "I didn't walk out on any questioning,"

watoday Saturday, August 29, 2020 5:02:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck says : "We need to be able to act quickly off the back of that and seize the momentum," "The current situation creates a mood where people are more prepared to accept some change than they might have been. I want to see benefit from the pain"

watoday Saturday, August 29, 2020 5:02:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said ( about Labor ) : "Labor's games will not change a thing for the Australians who need our help the most,"

abc-au Thursday, August 27, 2020 5:46:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "It's about 0.17 per cent of the aged care beds in Australia,"

watoday Tuesday, August 25, 2020 10:52:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "I don't say that to downplay any of the deaths that have occurred in Australia in residential aged care. I'm not trying to do anything but state some actual facts in relation to this,"

watoday Tuesday, August 25, 2020 10:52:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "As I said, the fatalities as a proportion of aged care in Australia is about 0.17 per cent of the aged care sector in this country," "While every single death is a tragedy in this pandemic, in seven out of eight states we don't have a case in residential aged care. And, unfortunately in Victoria, where we have uncontrolled community spread the virus has inevitably gotten into residential aged care. That is what happens"

watoday Tuesday, August 25, 2020 10:52:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "I offer my condolences, my sincerest condolences, and that of the government to every single one of those families that has lost a loved one," "I should have had the information. I didn't and I take full responsibly for that"

theage Monday, August 24, 2020 10:27:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "I should have had the data on Friday and I apologise for not having done that,"

abc-au Monday, August 24, 2020 9:09:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "I should have had the data on Friday and I apologise for not having done that,"

abc-au Monday, August 24, 2020 8:39:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "The Government has been there every single step of the way providing every single resource it could muster in the interests of these people,"

9news Friday, August 21, 2020 5:49:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck replied : "Senator, I think all of us have to accept responsibility for what's occurred here in Australia,"

9news Friday, August 21, 2020 5:49:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "I mean all of us in Government and, in fact, those of us in the community who have assisted or participated in the spread of the virus," "I mean, at the end of the day, we, as the governments, carry the can for the policy and implementation of the policy and in that context we accept responsibility"

9news Friday, August 21, 2020 5:49:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "In some circumstances it should not have come to this," "I acknowledged at the last hearing that there were things that we could have done better. Some things where we'd made mistakes. I acknowledge that again today"

9news Friday, August 21, 2020 5:49:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : “In some circumstances … we haven’t got it right. We apologise for that,”

guardian Friday, August 21, 2020 3:07:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "we haven't got everything perfectly right ... we continue to learn from the experiences of previous events" "In some circumstances, it should not have come to this,"

smh Friday, August 21, 2020 6:24:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "any responsibility for the unnecessary and avoidable deaths of hundreds of aged care residents during this pandemic"

smh Friday, August 21, 2020 6:24:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "All of us have to accept responsibility for what's occurred ... at the end of the day, we the government carry responsibility for the policy"

smh Friday, August 21, 2020 6:24:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "In some circumstances it's come about because of, in the example of St Basil's, events we clearly had not anticipated," "The government was not absent. The government has been there every single step of the way, providing every resource that we could muster"

smh Friday, August 21, 2020 6:24:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "The only way that you will stop the ingress of the virus into any workplace is to stop the movement of people,"

smh Friday, August 21, 2020 6:24:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "we haven't got everything perfectly right ... we continue to learn from the experiences of previous events" "In some circumstances, it should not have come to this,"

watoday Friday, August 21, 2020 6:20:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "any responsibility for the unnecessary and avoidable deaths of hundreds of aged care residents during this pandemic"

watoday Friday, August 21, 2020 6:20:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "All of us have to accept responsibility for what's occurred ... at the end of the day, we the government carry responsibility for the policy"

watoday Friday, August 21, 2020 6:20:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "In some circumstances it's come about because of, in the example of St Basil's, events we clearly had not anticipated," "The government was not absent. The government has been there every single step of the way, providing every resource that we could muster"

watoday Friday, August 21, 2020 6:20:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "The only way that you will stop the ingress of the virus into any workplace is to stop the movement of people,"

watoday Friday, August 21, 2020 6:20:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "we haven't got everything perfectly right ... we continue to learn from the experiences of previous events" "In some circumstances, it should not have come to this,"

brisbanetimes Friday, August 21, 2020 6:14:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "any responsibility for the unnecessary and avoidable deaths of hundreds of aged care residents during this pandemic"

brisbanetimes Friday, August 21, 2020 6:14:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "All of us have to accept responsibility for what's occurred ... at the end of the day, we the government carry responsibility for the policy"

brisbanetimes Friday, August 21, 2020 6:14:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "In some circumstances it's come about because of, in the example of St Basil's, events we clearly had not anticipated," "The government was not absent. The government has been there every single step of the way, providing every resource that we could muster"

brisbanetimes Friday, August 21, 2020 6:14:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "The only way that you will stop the ingress of the virus into any workplace is to stop the movement of people,"

brisbanetimes Friday, August 21, 2020 6:14:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "The Australian government understood the implications the spread of COVID-19 could have on the aged care workforce,"

brisbanetimes Thursday, August 20, 2020 5:00:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "all aged care providers have a responsibility to ensure that they have the appropriate staff required to ensure delivery of quality care and services to their residents" "Since March this year, the Government has additionally provided more than $850 million in measures to support and protect senior Australians in response to the COVID-19 pandemic,"

qt Wednesday, August 12, 2020 11:02:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : “We have had a plan to deal with COVID-19 in residential aged care going right back to the beginnings of our preparations,”

aap-au Wednesday, August 12, 2020 9:26:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : “I’m not happy that there was a gap in the systems,” “They should have told us immediately”

aap-au Wednesday, August 12, 2020 9:26:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : “I’m not happy that there was a gap in the systems,” “They should have told us immediately”

aap-au Wednesday, August 12, 2020 2:05:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : “The disappointing thing, from my perspective, is that the information that was gleaned … about a positive outbreak wasn’t passed on to anyone else,”

foreignaffairs-nz Tuesday, August 11, 2020 3:31:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "We have had a plan to deal with COVID-19 in residential aged care going right back to the beginnings of our preparations,"

illawarramercury Tuesday, August 11, 2020 10:59:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "I'm not happy that there was a gap in the systems," "They should have told us immediately"

illawarramercury Tuesday, August 11, 2020 10:59:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "We have had a plan to deal with COVID-19 in residential aged care going right back to the beginnings of our preparations,"

bordermail Tuesday, August 11, 2020 9:51:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "I'm not happy that there was a gap in the systems," "They should have told us immediately"

bordermail Tuesday, August 11, 2020 9:51:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "I'm not happy that there was a gap in the systems," "They should have told us immediately"

theherald-au Tuesday, August 11, 2020 5:12:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck responded ( about Karl Stefanovic ) : "Well, Karl, as we've learnt about the virus, we've continued to evolve the plan," "We've implemented things that we've learnt from other places, including Dorothy Henderson Lodge and Newmarch. I've seen that happen every day in Victoria as we've been battling through, you unfortunately, we're in a very difficult situation in Victoria at the moment"

nzherald Tuesday, August 11, 2020 3:29:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck responded : "Well, the Commissioner advised me on Friday morning. I met with the Commissioner and the department early that morning,"

nzherald Tuesday, August 11, 2020 3:29:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck responded ( about Karl Stefanovic ) : "Well, Karl, as we've learnt about the virus, we've continued to evolve the plan,"

qt Tuesday, August 11, 2020 2:33:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck responded : "Well, the Commissioner advised me on Friday morning. I met with the Commissioner and the department early that morning,"

qt Tuesday, August 11, 2020 2:33:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "I'm not happy that there was a gap in the systems," "They should have told us immediately"

dailyadvertiser Tuesday, August 11, 2020 2:31:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said ( about Victoria Department ) : "The facility should have advised the Commonwealth on the 9th (of July) when they first knew and DHHS (the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services) should have advised the Commonwealth on the 9th when they were advised by the facility," "So no, I'm not happy with the fact that there was a gap in the systems and as soon as I found out about it I acted to have it resolved"

abc-au Tuesday, August 11, 2020 2:24:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said ( about Victoria Department ) : "The facility should have advised the Commonwealth on the 9th (of July) when they first knew and DHHS (the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services) should have advised the Commonwealth on the 9th when they were advised by the facility," "So no, I'm not happy with the fact that there was a gap in the systems and as soon as I found out about it I acted to have it resolved"

abc-au Tuesday, August 11, 2020 2:11:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "I'm not happy that there was a gap in the systems," "They should have told us immediately"

bordermail Tuesday, August 11, 2020 1:42:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We have a really severe workforce shortage in Victoria. That's why we have organised with other states to send nurses, in particular, into Victoria,"

yahoo-au Friday, July 31, 2020 12:51:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "I think we all collectively have to take responsibility for that as a government,"

nzherald Wednesday, July 29, 2020 11:07:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "There's a lot of concern, fear and passion in the community about it,"

abc-au Wednesday, July 29, 2020 5:26:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "The comments yesterday, I think, were really unfortunate,"

watoday Wednesday, July 29, 2020 2:14:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "There's a lot of concern, fear and passion in the community about it," "I was on a Zoom meeting with (St Basil's) families on Sunday night and there quite a few questions and those people deserve to have their questions answered"

qt Wednesday, July 29, 2020 1:55:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "The Australian Government is working hard to ensure there are sufficient numbers of skilled staff for every shift at St Basil's Home for the Aged — both clinicians and personal care workers — to provide safe, quality care to all residents," "The rostered staff are being supported on site by specialist, in-reach medical staff provided by DHHS, and their clinical expertise is highly valued"

abc-au Tuesday, July 28, 2020 2:28:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "The Australian Government is working hard to ensure there are sufficient numbers of skilled staff for every shift at St Basil's Home for the Aged — both clinicians and personal care workers — to provide safe, quality care to all residents," "The rostered staff are being supported on site by specialist, in-reach medical staff provided by DHHS, and their clinical expertise is highly valued"

abc-au Monday, July 27, 2020 11:05:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "The replacement facility manager and clinical co-ordinator are working with the two on-site expert clinical first responders from health provider Aspen Medical to arrange for orientation and induction of all staff at the beginning of each shift in infection control protocol and PPE use"

theage Thursday, July 23, 2020 5:04:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : “The government has invested an additional $3bn for more than 50,000 home care packages since the 2018-19 budget,”

guardian Monday, July 20, 2020 9:12:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : “We believe this is a necessary step to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of the residents,”

aap-au Saturday, July 18, 2020 11:48:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : “We believe this is a necessary step to ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of the residents,”

theepochtimes Saturday, July 18, 2020 8:35:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We believe this is a necessary step to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of the residents,"

illawarramercury Friday, July 17, 2020 1:15:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We believe this is a necessary step to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of the residents,"

maitlandmercury Friday, July 17, 2020 12:07:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We believe this is a necessary step to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of the residents currently living in the Menarock Life facility,"

abc-au Friday, July 17, 2020 11:03:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : “We’re doing everything we can to mitigate that,”

aap-au Wednesday, July 15, 2020 4:25:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We're doing everything we can to mitigate that,"

illawarramercury Tuesday, July 14, 2020 5:19:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said ( about William Hussey ) : “Cricket Australia and the ICC T20 World Cup Local Organising Committee are consulting with relevant Australian Government agencies in the development of their biosecurity plan to support the resumption of professional cricket in Australia. This includes arrangements for the arrival of international teams, accommodation, training environments and venue logistics,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, June 17, 2020 6:04:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said ( about Border Force ) : “The Australian Border Force Commissioner is authorised to grant approval for non-Australians or Australian residents to arrive via the border into Australia. Any application by Cricket Australia would be considered on a case-by-case basis, in consultation with relevant health authorities,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, June 17, 2020 6:04:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : “It will not be without obvious precautions. Australian states and territories are responsible for implementing arrangements regarding the resumption of sport in each jurisdiction. This may result in restrictions on spectator numbers. We remain committed to the implementation and support of measures to keep players and spectators safe,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, June 17, 2020 6:04:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "The Federal Government continues to work closely with the Local Organising Committee and state governments on planning for the Men's T20 World Cup. Our decisive response to the pandemic and the nation's ability to flatten the curve of the virus has resulted in the roll-out of a three-step framework for a COVID safe Australia. This has included the staged return of sport at all levels,"

business-standard Tuesday, June 16, 2020 1:49:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We understand there is still much work to do,"

dailyadvertiser Sunday, June 14, 2020 7:03:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We understand there is still much work to do,"

bordermail Sunday, June 14, 2020 6:46:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We understand there is still much work to do,"

maitlandmercury Sunday, June 14, 2020 6:33:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "The Federal Government continues to work closely with the Local Organising Committee and state governments on planning for the Men's T20 World Cup. Our decisive response to the pandemic and the nation's ability to flatten the curve of the virus has resulted in the roll-out of a three-step framework for a Covid safe Australia. This has included the staged return of sport at all levels,"

business-standard Friday, June 12, 2020 4:40:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said ( about William Hussey ) : "It will not be without obvious precautions. Australian states and territories are responsible for implementing arrangements regarding the resumption of sport in each jurisdiction. This may result in restrictions on spectator numbers - but in what capacity is not yet clear. We remain committed to the implementation and support of measures to keep players and spectators safe. Any decision in relation to the tournament is ultimately a matter for the ICC,"

business-standard Friday, June 12, 2020 4:40:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "The Federal Government continues to work closely with the Local Organising Committee and state governments on planning for the Men's T20 World Cup. Our decisive response to the pandemic and the nation's ability to flatten the curve of the virus has resulted in the roll-out of a three-step framework for a COVID safe Australia. This has included the staged return of sport at all levels,"

dnaindia Friday, June 12, 2020 3:21:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said ( about William Hussey ) : "We remain committed to the implementation and support of measures to keep players and spectators safe. Any decision in relation to the tournament is ultimately a matter for the ICC,"

dnaindia Friday, June 12, 2020 3:21:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "The Federal Government continues to work closely with the Local Organising Committee and state governments on planning for the Men's T20 World Cup. Our decisive response to the pandemic and the nation's ability to flatten the curve of the virus has resulted in the roll-out of a three-step framework for a COVID safe Australia. This has included the staged return of sport at all levels,"

irishsun Friday, June 12, 2020 1:31:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said ( about William Hussey ) : "It will not be without obvious precautions. Australian states and territories are responsible for implementing arrangements regarding the resumption of sport in each jurisdiction. This may result in restrictions on spectator numbers - but in what capacity is not yet clear. We remain committed to the implementation and support of measures to keep players and spectators safe. Any decision in relation to the tournament is ultimately a matter for the ICC,"

irishsun Friday, June 12, 2020 1:31:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "The federal government, along with the International Cricket Council and state governments continue to work towards ensuring the event proceeds,"

news18 Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:03:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "COVID is such a contagious disease,"

theage Thursday, May 21, 2020 4:48:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "COVID is such a contagious disease,"

brisbanetimes Thursday, May 21, 2020 4:26:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We have amended the Aged Care Act to give aged care residents the option of taking additional leave," "This initiative will allow permanent aged care residents and their families to make their own decisions about personal safety in emergency situations without suffering financially as a result"

theage Sunday, May 17, 2020 5:19:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "When these plans were unsuccessful, the Commonwealth began supplying and continues to supply a majority of the Newmarch workforce,"

brisbanetimes Friday, May 15, 2020 5:27:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : “We’ve been working closely with all of the jurisdictions to provide the resources that have been required,”

aap-au Friday, May 15, 2020 10:09:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We've been working closely with all of the jurisdictions to provide the resources that have been required,"

9news Thursday, May 14, 2020 7:30:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We've been working closely with all of the jurisdictions to provide the resources that have been required,"

theherald-au Thursday, May 14, 2020 10:19:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We've been working closely with all of the jurisdictions to provide the resources that have been required,"

theherald-au Thursday, May 14, 2020 9:17:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We've been working closely with all of the jurisdictions to provide the resources that have been required,"

illawarramercury Thursday, May 14, 2020 5:12:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We've been working closely with all of the jurisdictions to provide the resources that have been required,"

yahoo-au Thursday, May 14, 2020 4:18:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "The importance of pregnancy labelling is such that it needs to be visible on a label ... a red symbol on a red label won't work,"

watoday Tuesday, May 12, 2020 11:38:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "the nurses working across aged care are more important than ever ... ensuring vital infection prevention and control processes are in place to better protect senior Australians in care from this virus"

theage Monday, May 11, 2020 3:52:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "These measures are aimed [at] protecting the most vulnerable people in our community. "

qt Friday, May 8, 2020 5:28:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "If (the royal commission is) only looking at Newmarch, they're not doing a service to the aged care sector because I think that across the board they've done quite well,"

maitlandmercury Thursday, May 7, 2020 4:26:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "If (the royal commission is) only looking at Newmarch, they're not doing a service to the aged care sector because I think that across the board they've done quite well,"

bordermail Thursday, May 7, 2020 3:51:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "If (the royal commission is) only looking at Newmarch, they're not doing a service to the aged care sector because I think that across the board they've done quite well,"

illawarramercury Thursday, May 7, 2020 3:41:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "If (the royal commission is) only looking at Newmarch, they're not doing a service to the aged care sector because I think that across the board they've done quite well,"

9news Thursday, May 7, 2020 3:40:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : “If (the royal commission is) only looking at Newmarch, they’re not doing a service to the aged care sector because I think that across the board they’ve done quite well,”

aap-au Thursday, May 7, 2020 3:36:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "If (the royal commission is) only looking at Newmarch, they're not doing a service to the aged care sector because I think that across the board they've done quite well,"

yahoo-au Thursday, May 7, 2020 2:03:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "When Anglicare were unable to maintain adequate staffing the government stepped in and provided the resources to bring numbers to a level required to deal with the COVID-19 outbreak. There has been no limit placed on these resources,"

brisbanetimes Wednesday, May 6, 2020 1:11:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "When Anglicare were unable to maintain adequate staffing the government stepped in and provided the resources to bring numbers to a level required to deal with the COVID-19 outbreak. There has been no limit placed on these resources,"

theage Wednesday, May 6, 2020 12:29:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "There's a process to go through to manage that, which will incorporate a quarantine period ... we have to find somewhere for them to go during that process but there are some conversations underway,"

9news Wednesday, May 6, 2020 2:59:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "Those conversations are being had, discussions about what the protocols might look like,"

business-standard Tuesday, May 5, 2020 1:41:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : “There’s a process to go through to manage that, which will incorporate a quarantine period … we have to find somewhere for them to go during that process but there are some conversations underway,”

aap-au Tuesday, May 5, 2020 7:45:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "Those conversations are being had, discussions about what the protocols might look like,"

firstpost Monday, May 4, 2020 4:16:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "The 15 GPs are on a 24 hour roster including over the weekend as extra clinical care available for those residents who are COVID positive. These GPs can also provide a back-up services if a resident's usual GP cannot be contacted for non-COVID matters," "Personal protection equipment (PPE) has, and is continuing to be provided, to ensure the safety of staff and residents"

dailyadvertiser Monday, May 4, 2020 11:23:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "The 15 GPs are on a 24 hour roster including over the weekend as extra clinical care available for those residents who are COVID positive. These GPs can also provide a back-up services if a resident's usual GP cannot be contacted for non-COVID matters," "Personal protection equipment (PPE) has, and is continuing to be provided, to ensure the safety of staff and residents"

bordermail Monday, May 4, 2020 10:23:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "The 15 GPs are on a 24 hour roster including over the weekend as extra clinical care available for those residents who are COVID positive. These GPs can also provide a back-up services if a resident's usual GP cannot be contacted for non-COVID matters," "Personal protection equipment (PPE) has, and is continuing to be provided, to ensure the safety of staff and residents"

illawarramercury Monday, May 4, 2020 10:08:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "There's a process to go through to manage that, which will incorporate a quarantine period ... we have to find somewhere for them to go during that process but there are some conversations underway,"

yahoo-au Monday, May 4, 2020 7:52:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : “There’s a process to go through to manage that, which will incorporate a quarantine period … we have to find somewhere for them to go during that process but there are some conversations underway,”

aap-au Monday, May 4, 2020 4:46:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "There's a process to go through to manage that which will incorporate a quarantine period, we have to find somewhere for them to go during that process but there are some conversations underway,"

illawarramercury Monday, May 4, 2020 2:17:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "There's a process to go through to manage that which will incorporate a quarantine period, we have to find somewhere for them to go during that process but there are some conversations underway,"

maitlandmercury Monday, May 4, 2020 2:11:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "There's a process to go through to manage that which will incorporate a quarantine period, we have to find somewhere for them to go during that process but there are some conversations underway,"

dailyadvertiser Monday, May 4, 2020 2:08:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : “There’s a process to go through to manage that which will incorporate a quarantine period, we have to find somewhere for them to go during that process but there are some conversations underway,”

aap-au Monday, May 4, 2020 1:43:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : “If you want to get out to play, download the app today,”

aap-au Saturday, May 2, 2020 8:34:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "All of the residents within the facility are getting very high-quality care and we're operating what's called 'hospital in the home',"

9news Friday, May 1, 2020 7:57:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "If you want to get out to play, download the app today,"

9news Friday, May 1, 2020 6:51:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "If you want to get out to play, download the app today,"

dailyadvertiser Friday, May 1, 2020 10:25:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : “All of the residents within the facility are getting very high-quality care and we’re operating what’s called ‘hospital in the home’,”

aap-au Friday, May 1, 2020 9:59:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "If you want to get out to play, download the app today,"

illawarramercury Friday, May 1, 2020 9:01:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "They've suffered additional costs in personal protective equipment and other things like that,"

9news Friday, May 1, 2020 8:57:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : “We’re currently at level A,”

watoday Friday, May 1, 2020 8:52:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : “If you want to get out to play, download the app today,”

watoday Friday, May 1, 2020 8:52:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "This measure is in recognition of those additional costs in managing COVID-19," "That takes the total amount that the government has put in specifically for COVID-19 up to over $850 million"

9news Friday, May 1, 2020 8:25:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck says : "The sector will understand this more than others but providers across the country will get $900 per occupied bed support payment [in metropolitan Australia, 50 per cent higher for regional areas. "

abc-au Friday, May 1, 2020 7:23:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : “Aged care sector funding is at record levels in Australia and to date the government has already provided over half a billion dollars in additional assistance to the aged care sector for Covid-19 related matters,”

guardian Thursday, April 30, 2020 6:46:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "It's obviously a serious charge. They will be appropriately dealt with by the courts as they should be,"

abc-au Wednesday, April 29, 2020 3:39:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "It gets your heart when you find out five people have died,"

illawarramercury Wednesday, April 29, 2020 3:04:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : “It’s obviously a serious charge. They will be appropriately dealt with by the courts as they should be,”

aap-au Wednesday, April 29, 2020 2:58:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "It gets your heart when you find out five people have died,"

maitlandmercury Wednesday, April 29, 2020 2:15:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : “It gets your heart when you find out five people have died,”

aap-au Wednesday, April 29, 2020 1:52:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "It's a matter that depends on the performance and the activities of the [NRL] players,"

newshub Wednesday, April 29, 2020 1:00:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "We've got a large number of people in an aged care facility who've been infected and the outcome is absolutely tragic,"

yahoo-au Wednesday, April 29, 2020 12:23:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "It gets your heart when you find out five people have died in one afternoon - in a 24 hour period," "The residents there are getting the best possible care"

yahoo-au Wednesday, April 29, 2020 12:23:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "COVID-19 has had an unprecedented impact on sport across Australia at both elite and community levels," "The submission from the AOC is being considered among broader discussions the federal government is having to ensure sporting bodies and members can stay active and engaged"

watoday Friday, April 24, 2020 1:31:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "COVID-19 has had an unprecedented impact on sport across Australia at both elite and community levels," "The submission from the AOC is being considered among broader discussions the federal government is having to ensure sporting bodies and members can stay active and engaged"

theage Thursday, April 23, 2020 5:38:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "I would be very distressed if I had a relative in there,"

9news Thursday, April 23, 2020 4:07:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "I would be very distressed if I had a relative in there,"

illawarramercury Thursday, April 23, 2020 4:03:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "I would be very distressed if I had a relative in there,"

bordermail Thursday, April 23, 2020 2:19:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "I would be very distressed if I had a relative in there,"

bordermail Thursday, April 23, 2020 9:40:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "I would be very distressed if I had a relative in there,"

theherald-au Thursday, April 23, 2020 9:29:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "I would be very distressed if I had a relative in there,"

illawarramercury Thursday, April 23, 2020 9:24:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : “I would be very distressed if I had a relative in there,”

aap-au Thursday, April 23, 2020 9:14:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "I would be very distressed if I had a relative in there," "Firstly not receiving the care but secondly with a COVID outbreak it is a very, very distressing exercise"

theherald-au Thursday, April 23, 2020 7:17:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "I would be very distressed if I had a relative in there,"

theherald-au Thursday, April 23, 2020 7:17:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : “I would be very distressed if I had a relative in there,”

aap-au Thursday, April 23, 2020 6:59:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "I would be very distressed if I had a relative in there,"

illawarramercury Thursday, April 23, 2020 5:51:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "I would be very distressed if I had a relative in there,"

bordermail Thursday, April 23, 2020 5:03:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "I would be very distressed if I had a relative in there,"

yahoo-au Thursday, April 23, 2020 4:40:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : “I would be very distressed if I had a relative in there,”

aap-au Thursday, April 23, 2020 4:39:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "I would be very distressed if I had a relative in there," "Firstly not receiving the care but secondly with a COVID outbreak it is a very, very distressing exercise"

dailyadvertiser Thursday, April 23, 2020 2:46:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "I would be very distressed if I had a relative in there," "Firstly not receiving the care but secondly with a COVID outbreak it is a very, very distressing exercise"

illawarramercury Thursday, April 23, 2020 2:16:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "I would be very distressed if I had a relative in there," "Firstly not receiving the care but secondly with a COVID outbreak it is a very, very distressing exercise"

bordermail Thursday, April 23, 2020 1:51:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We understand the concerns from families regarding their loved ones,"

qt Wednesday, April 22, 2020 12:52:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "A lot of people get really concerned about going into the facility, that becomes an issue because people obviously don't want to catch the virus it's been a very difficult job to find backfill for that,"

qt Wednesday, April 22, 2020 12:52:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We will have teams on site at each facility to start testing all residents and workers (on Friday)," "It is vital that we act quickly to understand the situation and get on top of any potential cases"

qt Friday, April 17, 2020 6:46:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We will have teams on site at each facility to start testing all residents and workers (on Friday)," "It is vital that we act quickly to understand the situation and get on top of any potential cases"

bordermail Friday, April 17, 2020 2:19:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "It's absolutely critical we continue to have a strong workforce so there are no gaps in care, particularly in regional and remote areas,"

theherald-au Wednesday, April 15, 2020 9:47:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "I think it's a bit ambitious to be frank," "I think we need to be really cautious about the circumstances we are in. Yes, we are doing extremely well at the moment. But once the health authorities that are giving us advice give us the signal, we can start to relax some of those things"

theherald-au Wednesday, April 15, 2020 9:47:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : “I think it’s a bit ambitious to be frank,”

aap-au Tuesday, April 14, 2020 3:26:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "I think it's a bit ambitious to be frank," "I think we need to be really cautious about the circumstances we are in. Yes, we are doing extremely well at the moment. But once the health authorities that are giving us advice give us the signal, we can start to relax some of those things"

theherald-au Monday, April 13, 2020 12:33:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "Any mistreatment or assault of a care recipient is unacceptable and it is important that these incidents are managed and prevented from occurring in future,"

portstephensexaminer Thursday, April 1, 2021 3:36:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "The government has asked all aged care and vaccination providers, to review their protocols regarding consent to ensure an incident like this does not happen again," "The government's focus for the vaccination rollout has always been to put safety first - that is our primary aim. It means aged care providers are required to responsibly ensure documentation is available for vaccination teams"

maitlandmercury Friday, March 19, 2021 7:33:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "The government has asked all aged care and vaccination providers, to review their protocols regarding consent to ensure an incident like this does not happen again," "The government's focus for the vaccination rollout has always been to put safety first - that is our primary aim. It means aged care providers are required to responsibly ensure documentation is available for vaccination teams"

dailyadvertiser Friday, March 19, 2021 7:12:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "They have spoken to a number of global financial institutions to look at our strength in those areas," "The fact that our hotel stock already meets their standards, our transport systems, what we are proposing to do with respect to venues, all of those things have been taken into account as part of this decision, so it puts us in a really good place"

9news Thursday, March 4, 2021 11:03:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "Are we talking about creating some kind of new authority for investigating these types of things?" "Police are an independent authority. They are set up and designed to investigate those things"

qt Wednesday, March 3, 2021 4:15:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said ( about Commission ) : “Funding worth $32 million will immediately be allocated to enhancing the capacity of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission and greater regulation around the use of restraints in care,”

foreignaffairs-nz Monday, March 1, 2021 8:13:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : “The Australian Government committed more than $14.1 billion in 2020-21 towards residential aged care, up from $9.2 billion in 2012‑13 and reaching an estimated $17.1 billion by 2023‑24,”

foreignaffairs-nz Monday, March 1, 2021 8:13:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "It doesn't help with the overall confidence in the vaccine rollout,"

maitlandmercury Thursday, February 25, 2021 12:38:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "It doesn't help with the overall confidence in the vaccine rollout,"

bordermail Thursday, February 25, 2021 12:07:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "They have spoken to a number of global financial institutions to look at our strength in those areas," "The fact that our hotel stock already meets their standards, our transport systems, what we are proposing to do with respect to venues, all of those things have been taken into account as part of this decision, so it puts us in a really good place"

9news Wednesday, February 24, 2021 11:30:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "There continues to be an increase in demand from senior Australians who want to stay at home,"

abc-au Monday, February 1, 2021 10:16:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We will obviously seriously consider all the recommendations of the royal commission, and we will make an initial response and a formal response and a much more major response in the budget,"

abc-au Monday, February 1, 2021 10:16:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We need to continue to grow the capacity of the system, we've never shied away from that ... and we need to reform the way that the home care package is delivered,"

abc-au Monday, February 1, 2021 10:16:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "For three decades, Ms Sukkar has helped lead a successful Australian family-owned business through many challenges, including the global financial crisis and most recently COVID-19,"

abc-au Sunday, January 31, 2021 8:46:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "They may come into category 1B because they may have some clinical conditions that warrant them getting access to the vaccine at that particular point in time,"

abc-au Saturday, January 30, 2021 7:50:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We'll have up to 50 hubs for the Pfizer vaccine located around the country for the distribution of that vaccine — when that's available — straight away,"

abc-au Saturday, January 30, 2021 7:50:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : “I have received expert advice from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) on a vaccine rollout plan. It is expected most athletes will fit into Phase 2b of the rollout,” “The government has been engaging with representatives of the Australian Olympic Committee and national sports bodies on the rollout of the vaccine over coming months and to understand their needs in the lead up to the Olympics”

theherald-au Thursday, January 28, 2021 4:07:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We have received advice from ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) on a rollout plan, athletes fit within the plan and we'll get to them,"

abs-cbnnews Thursday, January 28, 2021 11:41:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We have received advice from ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) on a rollout plan, athletes fit within the plan and we'll get to them,"

japantoday Thursday, January 28, 2021 7:35:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We have received advice from ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) on a rollout plan, athletes fit within the plan and we'll get to them,"

wsau Thursday, January 28, 2021 4:12:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "We have received advice from ATAGI on a rollout plan, athletes fit within the plan and we'll get to them,"

illawarramercury Thursday, January 28, 2021 12:28:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "The first people who should be getting vaccinated are senior Australians, particularly those in residential aged care because they are the most vulnerable,"

illawarramercury Thursday, January 28, 2021 12:28:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "Do you think you should get vaccinated. . .or should your grandmother or grandfather or great aunt get the vaccine because they're the one that's most likely to suffer most significantly the effects of the virus?"

illawarramercury Thursday, January 28, 2021 12:28:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "If anyone thinks that the vaccine is going to diminish the requirement for maintaining the discipline that we have around social distancing, cough and sneeze etiquette, bubbles and things of that nature, they're deluding themselves,"

illawarramercury Thursday, January 28, 2021 12:28:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "We have received advice from ATAGI on a rollout plan, athletes fit within the plan and we'll get to them,"

maitlandmercury Wednesday, January 27, 2021 11:29:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "The first people who should be getting vaccinated are senior Australians, particularly those in residential aged care because they are the most vulnerable,"

maitlandmercury Wednesday, January 27, 2021 11:29:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "Do you think you should get vaccinated. . .or should your grandmother or grandfather or great aunt get the vaccine because they're the one that's most likely to suffer most significantly the effects of the virus?"

maitlandmercury Wednesday, January 27, 2021 11:29:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "If anyone thinks that the vaccine is going to diminish the requirement for maintaining the discipline that we have around social distancing, cough and sneeze etiquette, bubbles and things of that nature, they're deluding themselves,"

maitlandmercury Wednesday, January 27, 2021 11:29:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : “It is also about helping to build a national culture of respect for ageing and our senior Australians,”

smh Monday, January 18, 2021 7:04:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : “It is also about helping to build a national culture of respect for ageing and our senior Australians,”

brisbanetimes Sunday, January 17, 2021 7:40:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : “It is also about helping to build a national culture of respect for ageing and our senior Australians,”

theherald-au Sunday, January 17, 2021 4:00:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "The Australian government is committed to a sustainable aged care sector and the delivery of high quality care to older Australians and recognises that the foundation for the provision of quality care is a skilled and supported aged care workforce,"

theage Tuesday, November 24, 2020 9:41:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "Visitors will also need to maintain personal hygiene and social distance,"

portstephensexaminer Sunday, November 22, 2020 1:31:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "Visitors will also need to maintain personal hygiene and social distance,"

bordermail Friday, November 20, 2020 7:59:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "The Australian government is committed to a sustainable aged care sector and the delivery of high quality care to older Australians and recognises that the foundation for the provision of quality care is a skilled and supported aged care workforce,"

theherald-au Wednesday, November 11, 2020 10:49:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "The Australian government is committed to a sustainable aged care sector and the delivery of high quality care to older Australians and recognises that the foundation for the provision of quality care is a skilled and supported aged care workforce,"

brisbanetimes Wednesday, November 11, 2020 5:02:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : “The Government continues to invest in programs to make sure young people can participate in all aspects of Australian life and reach their full potential,”

foreignaffairs-nz Tuesday, November 10, 2020 3:52:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We have made a number of commitments with respect to local community projects," "The government is very supportive of funding, community sport infrastructure and a number of the programs that we have supported support local communities in the development of local infrastructure and they have been funded through the recent COVID environment and some of the grants programs that are out there they supply support local government, in particular, in funding community infrastructure"

dailyadvertiser Wednesday, October 28, 2020 6:30:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We have made a number of commitments with respect to local community projects," "The government is very supportive of funding, community sport infrastructure and a number of the programs that we have supported support local communities in the development of local infrastructure and they have been funded through the recent COVID environment and some of the grants programs that are out there they supply support local government, in particular, in funding community infrastructure"

bordermail Wednesday, October 28, 2020 2:02:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "I don't feel responsible personally for the deaths that have occurred - as tragic as they all are - that have been caused by COVID-19,"

bordermail Tuesday, October 27, 2020 7:58:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : “I encourage local job seekers to take advantage of the range of information that will be available online” “The Tasmania Virtual Jobs Fair will provide job seekers with information including how to get job ready, improve their resume and their employment opportunities”

foreignaffairs-nz Wednesday, October 14, 2020 2:28:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : “Would you agree that Australia should step away from what would be a massive Chinese communist propaganda spectacle?”

guardian Thursday, October 8, 2020 1:35:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "Would you agree that Australia should step away from what would be a massive Chinese communist propaganda spectacle?"

bordermail Wednesday, October 7, 2020 7:33:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck says : "providers, care recipients and their families, and health workers did not have an answer to the critical question: who was in charge?"

abc-au Saturday, October 3, 2020 9:27:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck says : "In my view there was always clear advice"

abc-au Saturday, October 3, 2020 9:27:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "Every single mortality and death in aged care as a result of COVID-19 is an absolute tragedy and again, we extend our condolences to all of the families who have lost loved ones,"

dailyadvertiser Thursday, October 1, 2020 8:50:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "That plan has continued to be developed and evolved as we have learned more about the virus,"

qt Thursday, October 1, 2020 2:04:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We will continue to develop our plan, as we should, this should not be a static document,"

illawarramercury Thursday, October 1, 2020 1:40:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We were dealing with very rapidly moving circumstances at the time [and] the information flow was rapid,"

brisbanetimes Thursday, October 1, 2020 1:15:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We will continue to develop our plan, as we should, this should not be a static document,"

bordermail Thursday, October 1, 2020 12:43:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We were dealing with very rapidly moving circumstances at the time [and] the information flow was rapid,"

watoday Thursday, October 1, 2020 11:23:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "That's the way the system works and I think it's reasonable if there is a level of competition in the market — that's how you drive down the cost of the provision of care," "That's the principle under which the Government wants to work"

abc-au Tuesday, September 8, 2020 10:13:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck wrote : "Such a system can reduce costs for providers and therefore the Commonwealth,"

brisbanetimes Wednesday, September 2, 2020 11:38:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck urged : "This is the direction the development of this must follow,"

brisbanetimes Wednesday, September 2, 2020 11:38:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck urged : "This is the direction the development of this must follow,"

theherald-au Wednesday, September 2, 2020 11:14:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck admitted ( about Labor ) : "I gave them an opening and they [Labor] walked through it"

theherald-au Wednesday, September 2, 2020 9:29:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck explaining : "He didn't walk out of questioning,"

theherald-au Wednesday, September 2, 2020 9:29:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck says : "I didn't walk out on any questioning,"

theherald-au Wednesday, September 2, 2020 9:29:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck says : "We need to be able to act quickly off the back of that and seize the momentum," "The current situation creates a mood where people are more prepared to accept some change than they might have been. I want to see benefit from the pain"

theherald-au Wednesday, September 2, 2020 9:29:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "There are some workers we do require to work across more than one site,"

yahoo-au Monday, August 31, 2020 9:09:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "No, I haven't considered my resignations,"

dailytelegraph Monday, August 31, 2020 9:47:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck responds : "So the quality and safety commission has a number of mechanisms to investigate and to check on residential aged care facilities. It's not a one-touch regulator. And the cessation of unannounced visits was taken at the time on medical advice. "

abc-au Monday, August 31, 2020 6:35:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck admitted ( about Labor ) : "I gave them an opening and they [Labor] walked through it"

watoday Saturday, August 29, 2020 5:02:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck explaining : "He didn't walk out of questioning,"

watoday Saturday, August 29, 2020 5:02:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck says : "I didn't walk out on any questioning,"

watoday Saturday, August 29, 2020 5:02:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck says : "We need to be able to act quickly off the back of that and seize the momentum," "The current situation creates a mood where people are more prepared to accept some change than they might have been. I want to see benefit from the pain"

watoday Saturday, August 29, 2020 5:02:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said ( about Labor ) : "Labor's games will not change a thing for the Australians who need our help the most,"

abc-au Thursday, August 27, 2020 5:46:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "It's about 0.17 per cent of the aged care beds in Australia,"

watoday Tuesday, August 25, 2020 10:52:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "I don't say that to downplay any of the deaths that have occurred in Australia in residential aged care. I'm not trying to do anything but state some actual facts in relation to this,"

watoday Tuesday, August 25, 2020 10:52:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "As I said, the fatalities as a proportion of aged care in Australia is about 0.17 per cent of the aged care sector in this country," "While every single death is a tragedy in this pandemic, in seven out of eight states we don't have a case in residential aged care. And, unfortunately in Victoria, where we have uncontrolled community spread the virus has inevitably gotten into residential aged care. That is what happens"

watoday Tuesday, August 25, 2020 10:52:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "I offer my condolences, my sincerest condolences, and that of the government to every single one of those families that has lost a loved one," "I should have had the information. I didn't and I take full responsibly for that"

theage Monday, August 24, 2020 10:27:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "I should have had the data on Friday and I apologise for not having done that,"

abc-au Monday, August 24, 2020 9:09:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "I should have had the data on Friday and I apologise for not having done that,"

abc-au Monday, August 24, 2020 8:39:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "The Government has been there every single step of the way providing every single resource it could muster in the interests of these people,"

9news Friday, August 21, 2020 5:49:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck replied : "Senator, I think all of us have to accept responsibility for what's occurred here in Australia,"

9news Friday, August 21, 2020 5:49:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "I mean all of us in Government and, in fact, those of us in the community who have assisted or participated in the spread of the virus," "I mean, at the end of the day, we, as the governments, carry the can for the policy and implementation of the policy and in that context we accept responsibility"

9news Friday, August 21, 2020 5:49:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "In some circumstances it should not have come to this," "I acknowledged at the last hearing that there were things that we could have done better. Some things where we'd made mistakes. I acknowledge that again today"

9news Friday, August 21, 2020 5:49:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : “In some circumstances … we haven’t got it right. We apologise for that,”

guardian Friday, August 21, 2020 3:07:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "we haven't got everything perfectly right ... we continue to learn from the experiences of previous events" "In some circumstances, it should not have come to this,"

smh Friday, August 21, 2020 6:24:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "any responsibility for the unnecessary and avoidable deaths of hundreds of aged care residents during this pandemic"

smh Friday, August 21, 2020 6:24:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "All of us have to accept responsibility for what's occurred ... at the end of the day, we the government carry responsibility for the policy"

smh Friday, August 21, 2020 6:24:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "In some circumstances it's come about because of, in the example of St Basil's, events we clearly had not anticipated," "The government was not absent. The government has been there every single step of the way, providing every resource that we could muster"

smh Friday, August 21, 2020 6:24:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "The only way that you will stop the ingress of the virus into any workplace is to stop the movement of people,"

smh Friday, August 21, 2020 6:24:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "we haven't got everything perfectly right ... we continue to learn from the experiences of previous events" "In some circumstances, it should not have come to this,"

watoday Friday, August 21, 2020 6:20:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "any responsibility for the unnecessary and avoidable deaths of hundreds of aged care residents during this pandemic"

watoday Friday, August 21, 2020 6:20:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "All of us have to accept responsibility for what's occurred ... at the end of the day, we the government carry responsibility for the policy"

watoday Friday, August 21, 2020 6:20:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "In some circumstances it's come about because of, in the example of St Basil's, events we clearly had not anticipated," "The government was not absent. The government has been there every single step of the way, providing every resource that we could muster"

watoday Friday, August 21, 2020 6:20:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "The only way that you will stop the ingress of the virus into any workplace is to stop the movement of people,"

watoday Friday, August 21, 2020 6:20:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "we haven't got everything perfectly right ... we continue to learn from the experiences of previous events" "In some circumstances, it should not have come to this,"

brisbanetimes Friday, August 21, 2020 6:14:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "any responsibility for the unnecessary and avoidable deaths of hundreds of aged care residents during this pandemic"

brisbanetimes Friday, August 21, 2020 6:14:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "All of us have to accept responsibility for what's occurred ... at the end of the day, we the government carry responsibility for the policy"

brisbanetimes Friday, August 21, 2020 6:14:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "In some circumstances it's come about because of, in the example of St Basil's, events we clearly had not anticipated," "The government was not absent. The government has been there every single step of the way, providing every resource that we could muster"

brisbanetimes Friday, August 21, 2020 6:14:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "The only way that you will stop the ingress of the virus into any workplace is to stop the movement of people,"

brisbanetimes Friday, August 21, 2020 6:14:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "The Australian government understood the implications the spread of COVID-19 could have on the aged care workforce,"

brisbanetimes Thursday, August 20, 2020 5:00:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "all aged care providers have a responsibility to ensure that they have the appropriate staff required to ensure delivery of quality care and services to their residents" "Since March this year, the Government has additionally provided more than $850 million in measures to support and protect senior Australians in response to the COVID-19 pandemic,"

qt Wednesday, August 12, 2020 11:02:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : “We have had a plan to deal with COVID-19 in residential aged care going right back to the beginnings of our preparations,”

aap-au Wednesday, August 12, 2020 9:26:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : “I’m not happy that there was a gap in the systems,” “They should have told us immediately”

aap-au Wednesday, August 12, 2020 9:26:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : “I’m not happy that there was a gap in the systems,” “They should have told us immediately”

aap-au Wednesday, August 12, 2020 2:05:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : “The disappointing thing, from my perspective, is that the information that was gleaned … about a positive outbreak wasn’t passed on to anyone else,”

foreignaffairs-nz Tuesday, August 11, 2020 3:31:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "We have had a plan to deal with COVID-19 in residential aged care going right back to the beginnings of our preparations,"

illawarramercury Tuesday, August 11, 2020 10:59:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "I'm not happy that there was a gap in the systems," "They should have told us immediately"

illawarramercury Tuesday, August 11, 2020 10:59:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "We have had a plan to deal with COVID-19 in residential aged care going right back to the beginnings of our preparations,"

bordermail Tuesday, August 11, 2020 9:51:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "I'm not happy that there was a gap in the systems," "They should have told us immediately"

bordermail Tuesday, August 11, 2020 9:51:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "I'm not happy that there was a gap in the systems," "They should have told us immediately"

theherald-au Tuesday, August 11, 2020 5:12:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck responded ( about Karl Stefanovic ) : "Well, Karl, as we've learnt about the virus, we've continued to evolve the plan," "We've implemented things that we've learnt from other places, including Dorothy Henderson Lodge and Newmarch. I've seen that happen every day in Victoria as we've been battling through, you unfortunately, we're in a very difficult situation in Victoria at the moment"

nzherald Tuesday, August 11, 2020 3:29:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck responded : "Well, the Commissioner advised me on Friday morning. I met with the Commissioner and the department early that morning,"

nzherald Tuesday, August 11, 2020 3:29:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck responded ( about Karl Stefanovic ) : "Well, Karl, as we've learnt about the virus, we've continued to evolve the plan,"

qt Tuesday, August 11, 2020 2:33:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck responded : "Well, the Commissioner advised me on Friday morning. I met with the Commissioner and the department early that morning,"

qt Tuesday, August 11, 2020 2:33:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "I'm not happy that there was a gap in the systems," "They should have told us immediately"

dailyadvertiser Tuesday, August 11, 2020 2:31:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said ( about Victoria Department ) : "The facility should have advised the Commonwealth on the 9th (of July) when they first knew and DHHS (the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services) should have advised the Commonwealth on the 9th when they were advised by the facility," "So no, I'm not happy with the fact that there was a gap in the systems and as soon as I found out about it I acted to have it resolved"

abc-au Tuesday, August 11, 2020 2:24:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said ( about Victoria Department ) : "The facility should have advised the Commonwealth on the 9th (of July) when they first knew and DHHS (the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services) should have advised the Commonwealth on the 9th when they were advised by the facility," "So no, I'm not happy with the fact that there was a gap in the systems and as soon as I found out about it I acted to have it resolved"

abc-au Tuesday, August 11, 2020 2:11:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "I'm not happy that there was a gap in the systems," "They should have told us immediately"

bordermail Tuesday, August 11, 2020 1:42:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We have a really severe workforce shortage in Victoria. That's why we have organised with other states to send nurses, in particular, into Victoria,"

yahoo-au Friday, July 31, 2020 12:51:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "I think we all collectively have to take responsibility for that as a government,"

nzherald Wednesday, July 29, 2020 11:07:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "There's a lot of concern, fear and passion in the community about it,"

abc-au Wednesday, July 29, 2020 5:26:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "The comments yesterday, I think, were really unfortunate,"

watoday Wednesday, July 29, 2020 2:14:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "There's a lot of concern, fear and passion in the community about it," "I was on a Zoom meeting with (St Basil's) families on Sunday night and there quite a few questions and those people deserve to have their questions answered"

qt Wednesday, July 29, 2020 1:55:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "The Australian Government is working hard to ensure there are sufficient numbers of skilled staff for every shift at St Basil's Home for the Aged — both clinicians and personal care workers — to provide safe, quality care to all residents," "The rostered staff are being supported on site by specialist, in-reach medical staff provided by DHHS, and their clinical expertise is highly valued"

abc-au Tuesday, July 28, 2020 2:28:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "The Australian Government is working hard to ensure there are sufficient numbers of skilled staff for every shift at St Basil's Home for the Aged — both clinicians and personal care workers — to provide safe, quality care to all residents," "The rostered staff are being supported on site by specialist, in-reach medical staff provided by DHHS, and their clinical expertise is highly valued"

abc-au Monday, July 27, 2020 11:05:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "The replacement facility manager and clinical co-ordinator are working with the two on-site expert clinical first responders from health provider Aspen Medical to arrange for orientation and induction of all staff at the beginning of each shift in infection control protocol and PPE use"

theage Thursday, July 23, 2020 5:04:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : “The government has invested an additional $3bn for more than 50,000 home care packages since the 2018-19 budget,”

guardian Monday, July 20, 2020 9:12:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : “We believe this is a necessary step to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of the residents,”

aap-au Saturday, July 18, 2020 11:48:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : “We believe this is a necessary step to ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of the residents,”

theepochtimes Saturday, July 18, 2020 8:35:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We believe this is a necessary step to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of the residents,"

illawarramercury Friday, July 17, 2020 1:15:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We believe this is a necessary step to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of the residents,"

maitlandmercury Friday, July 17, 2020 12:07:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We believe this is a necessary step to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of the residents currently living in the Menarock Life facility,"

abc-au Friday, July 17, 2020 11:03:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : “We’re doing everything we can to mitigate that,”

aap-au Wednesday, July 15, 2020 4:25:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We're doing everything we can to mitigate that,"

illawarramercury Tuesday, July 14, 2020 5:19:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said ( about William Hussey ) : “Cricket Australia and the ICC T20 World Cup Local Organising Committee are consulting with relevant Australian Government agencies in the development of their biosecurity plan to support the resumption of professional cricket in Australia. This includes arrangements for the arrival of international teams, accommodation, training environments and venue logistics,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, June 17, 2020 6:04:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said ( about Border Force ) : “The Australian Border Force Commissioner is authorised to grant approval for non-Australians or Australian residents to arrive via the border into Australia. Any application by Cricket Australia would be considered on a case-by-case basis, in consultation with relevant health authorities,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, June 17, 2020 6:04:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : “It will not be without obvious precautions. Australian states and territories are responsible for implementing arrangements regarding the resumption of sport in each jurisdiction. This may result in restrictions on spectator numbers. We remain committed to the implementation and support of measures to keep players and spectators safe,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, June 17, 2020 6:04:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "The Federal Government continues to work closely with the Local Organising Committee and state governments on planning for the Men's T20 World Cup. Our decisive response to the pandemic and the nation's ability to flatten the curve of the virus has resulted in the roll-out of a three-step framework for a COVID safe Australia. This has included the staged return of sport at all levels,"

business-standard Tuesday, June 16, 2020 1:49:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We understand there is still much work to do,"

dailyadvertiser Sunday, June 14, 2020 7:03:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We understand there is still much work to do,"

bordermail Sunday, June 14, 2020 6:46:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We understand there is still much work to do,"

maitlandmercury Sunday, June 14, 2020 6:33:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "The Federal Government continues to work closely with the Local Organising Committee and state governments on planning for the Men's T20 World Cup. Our decisive response to the pandemic and the nation's ability to flatten the curve of the virus has resulted in the roll-out of a three-step framework for a Covid safe Australia. This has included the staged return of sport at all levels,"

business-standard Friday, June 12, 2020 4:40:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said ( about William Hussey ) : "It will not be without obvious precautions. Australian states and territories are responsible for implementing arrangements regarding the resumption of sport in each jurisdiction. This may result in restrictions on spectator numbers - but in what capacity is not yet clear. We remain committed to the implementation and support of measures to keep players and spectators safe. Any decision in relation to the tournament is ultimately a matter for the ICC,"

business-standard Friday, June 12, 2020 4:40:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "The Federal Government continues to work closely with the Local Organising Committee and state governments on planning for the Men's T20 World Cup. Our decisive response to the pandemic and the nation's ability to flatten the curve of the virus has resulted in the roll-out of a three-step framework for a COVID safe Australia. This has included the staged return of sport at all levels,"

dnaindia Friday, June 12, 2020 3:21:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said ( about William Hussey ) : "We remain committed to the implementation and support of measures to keep players and spectators safe. Any decision in relation to the tournament is ultimately a matter for the ICC,"

dnaindia Friday, June 12, 2020 3:21:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "The Federal Government continues to work closely with the Local Organising Committee and state governments on planning for the Men's T20 World Cup. Our decisive response to the pandemic and the nation's ability to flatten the curve of the virus has resulted in the roll-out of a three-step framework for a COVID safe Australia. This has included the staged return of sport at all levels,"

irishsun Friday, June 12, 2020 1:31:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said ( about William Hussey ) : "It will not be without obvious precautions. Australian states and territories are responsible for implementing arrangements regarding the resumption of sport in each jurisdiction. This may result in restrictions on spectator numbers - but in what capacity is not yet clear. We remain committed to the implementation and support of measures to keep players and spectators safe. Any decision in relation to the tournament is ultimately a matter for the ICC,"

irishsun Friday, June 12, 2020 1:31:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "The federal government, along with the International Cricket Council and state governments continue to work towards ensuring the event proceeds,"

news18 Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:03:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "COVID is such a contagious disease,"

theage Thursday, May 21, 2020 4:48:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "COVID is such a contagious disease,"

brisbanetimes Thursday, May 21, 2020 4:26:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We have amended the Aged Care Act to give aged care residents the option of taking additional leave," "This initiative will allow permanent aged care residents and their families to make their own decisions about personal safety in emergency situations without suffering financially as a result"

theage Sunday, May 17, 2020 5:19:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "When these plans were unsuccessful, the Commonwealth began supplying and continues to supply a majority of the Newmarch workforce,"

brisbanetimes Friday, May 15, 2020 5:27:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : “We’ve been working closely with all of the jurisdictions to provide the resources that have been required,”

aap-au Friday, May 15, 2020 10:09:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We've been working closely with all of the jurisdictions to provide the resources that have been required,"

9news Thursday, May 14, 2020 7:30:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We've been working closely with all of the jurisdictions to provide the resources that have been required,"

theherald-au Thursday, May 14, 2020 10:19:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We've been working closely with all of the jurisdictions to provide the resources that have been required,"

theherald-au Thursday, May 14, 2020 9:17:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We've been working closely with all of the jurisdictions to provide the resources that have been required,"

illawarramercury Thursday, May 14, 2020 5:12:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We've been working closely with all of the jurisdictions to provide the resources that have been required,"

yahoo-au Thursday, May 14, 2020 4:18:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "The importance of pregnancy labelling is such that it needs to be visible on a label ... a red symbol on a red label won't work,"

watoday Tuesday, May 12, 2020 11:38:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "the nurses working across aged care are more important than ever ... ensuring vital infection prevention and control processes are in place to better protect senior Australians in care from this virus"

theage Monday, May 11, 2020 3:52:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "These measures are aimed [at] protecting the most vulnerable people in our community. "

qt Friday, May 8, 2020 5:28:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "If (the royal commission is) only looking at Newmarch, they're not doing a service to the aged care sector because I think that across the board they've done quite well,"

maitlandmercury Thursday, May 7, 2020 4:26:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "If (the royal commission is) only looking at Newmarch, they're not doing a service to the aged care sector because I think that across the board they've done quite well,"

bordermail Thursday, May 7, 2020 3:51:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "If (the royal commission is) only looking at Newmarch, they're not doing a service to the aged care sector because I think that across the board they've done quite well,"

illawarramercury Thursday, May 7, 2020 3:41:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "If (the royal commission is) only looking at Newmarch, they're not doing a service to the aged care sector because I think that across the board they've done quite well,"

9news Thursday, May 7, 2020 3:40:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : “If (the royal commission is) only looking at Newmarch, they’re not doing a service to the aged care sector because I think that across the board they’ve done quite well,”

aap-au Thursday, May 7, 2020 3:36:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "If (the royal commission is) only looking at Newmarch, they're not doing a service to the aged care sector because I think that across the board they've done quite well,"

yahoo-au Thursday, May 7, 2020 2:03:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "When Anglicare were unable to maintain adequate staffing the government stepped in and provided the resources to bring numbers to a level required to deal with the COVID-19 outbreak. There has been no limit placed on these resources,"

brisbanetimes Wednesday, May 6, 2020 1:11:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "When Anglicare were unable to maintain adequate staffing the government stepped in and provided the resources to bring numbers to a level required to deal with the COVID-19 outbreak. There has been no limit placed on these resources,"

theage Wednesday, May 6, 2020 12:29:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "There's a process to go through to manage that, which will incorporate a quarantine period ... we have to find somewhere for them to go during that process but there are some conversations underway,"

9news Wednesday, May 6, 2020 2:59:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "Those conversations are being had, discussions about what the protocols might look like,"

business-standard Tuesday, May 5, 2020 1:41:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : “There’s a process to go through to manage that, which will incorporate a quarantine period … we have to find somewhere for them to go during that process but there are some conversations underway,”

aap-au Tuesday, May 5, 2020 7:45:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "Those conversations are being had, discussions about what the protocols might look like,"

firstpost Monday, May 4, 2020 4:16:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "The 15 GPs are on a 24 hour roster including over the weekend as extra clinical care available for those residents who are COVID positive. These GPs can also provide a back-up services if a resident's usual GP cannot be contacted for non-COVID matters," "Personal protection equipment (PPE) has, and is continuing to be provided, to ensure the safety of staff and residents"

dailyadvertiser Monday, May 4, 2020 11:23:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "The 15 GPs are on a 24 hour roster including over the weekend as extra clinical care available for those residents who are COVID positive. These GPs can also provide a back-up services if a resident's usual GP cannot be contacted for non-COVID matters," "Personal protection equipment (PPE) has, and is continuing to be provided, to ensure the safety of staff and residents"

bordermail Monday, May 4, 2020 10:23:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "The 15 GPs are on a 24 hour roster including over the weekend as extra clinical care available for those residents who are COVID positive. These GPs can also provide a back-up services if a resident's usual GP cannot be contacted for non-COVID matters," "Personal protection equipment (PPE) has, and is continuing to be provided, to ensure the safety of staff and residents"

illawarramercury Monday, May 4, 2020 10:08:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "There's a process to go through to manage that, which will incorporate a quarantine period ... we have to find somewhere for them to go during that process but there are some conversations underway,"

yahoo-au Monday, May 4, 2020 7:52:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : “There’s a process to go through to manage that, which will incorporate a quarantine period … we have to find somewhere for them to go during that process but there are some conversations underway,”

aap-au Monday, May 4, 2020 4:46:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "There's a process to go through to manage that which will incorporate a quarantine period, we have to find somewhere for them to go during that process but there are some conversations underway,"

illawarramercury Monday, May 4, 2020 2:17:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "There's a process to go through to manage that which will incorporate a quarantine period, we have to find somewhere for them to go during that process but there are some conversations underway,"

maitlandmercury Monday, May 4, 2020 2:11:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "There's a process to go through to manage that which will incorporate a quarantine period, we have to find somewhere for them to go during that process but there are some conversations underway,"

dailyadvertiser Monday, May 4, 2020 2:08:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : “There’s a process to go through to manage that which will incorporate a quarantine period, we have to find somewhere for them to go during that process but there are some conversations underway,”

aap-au Monday, May 4, 2020 1:43:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : “If you want to get out to play, download the app today,”

aap-au Saturday, May 2, 2020 8:34:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "All of the residents within the facility are getting very high-quality care and we're operating what's called 'hospital in the home',"

9news Friday, May 1, 2020 7:57:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "If you want to get out to play, download the app today,"

9news Friday, May 1, 2020 6:51:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "If you want to get out to play, download the app today,"

dailyadvertiser Friday, May 1, 2020 10:25:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : “All of the residents within the facility are getting very high-quality care and we’re operating what’s called ‘hospital in the home’,”

aap-au Friday, May 1, 2020 9:59:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "If you want to get out to play, download the app today,"

illawarramercury Friday, May 1, 2020 9:01:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "They've suffered additional costs in personal protective equipment and other things like that,"

9news Friday, May 1, 2020 8:57:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : “We’re currently at level A,”

watoday Friday, May 1, 2020 8:52:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : “If you want to get out to play, download the app today,”

watoday Friday, May 1, 2020 8:52:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "This measure is in recognition of those additional costs in managing COVID-19," "That takes the total amount that the government has put in specifically for COVID-19 up to over $850 million"

9news Friday, May 1, 2020 8:25:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck says : "The sector will understand this more than others but providers across the country will get $900 per occupied bed support payment [in metropolitan Australia, 50 per cent higher for regional areas. "

abc-au Friday, May 1, 2020 7:23:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : “Aged care sector funding is at record levels in Australia and to date the government has already provided over half a billion dollars in additional assistance to the aged care sector for Covid-19 related matters,”

guardian Thursday, April 30, 2020 6:46:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "It's obviously a serious charge. They will be appropriately dealt with by the courts as they should be,"

abc-au Wednesday, April 29, 2020 3:39:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "It gets your heart when you find out five people have died,"

illawarramercury Wednesday, April 29, 2020 3:04:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : “It’s obviously a serious charge. They will be appropriately dealt with by the courts as they should be,”

aap-au Wednesday, April 29, 2020 2:58:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "It gets your heart when you find out five people have died,"

maitlandmercury Wednesday, April 29, 2020 2:15:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : “It gets your heart when you find out five people have died,”

aap-au Wednesday, April 29, 2020 1:52:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "It's a matter that depends on the performance and the activities of the [NRL] players,"

newshub Wednesday, April 29, 2020 1:00:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "We've got a large number of people in an aged care facility who've been infected and the outcome is absolutely tragic,"

yahoo-au Wednesday, April 29, 2020 12:23:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "It gets your heart when you find out five people have died in one afternoon - in a 24 hour period," "The residents there are getting the best possible care"

yahoo-au Wednesday, April 29, 2020 12:23:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "COVID-19 has had an unprecedented impact on sport across Australia at both elite and community levels," "The submission from the AOC is being considered among broader discussions the federal government is having to ensure sporting bodies and members can stay active and engaged"

watoday Friday, April 24, 2020 1:31:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "COVID-19 has had an unprecedented impact on sport across Australia at both elite and community levels," "The submission from the AOC is being considered among broader discussions the federal government is having to ensure sporting bodies and members can stay active and engaged"

theage Thursday, April 23, 2020 5:38:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "I would be very distressed if I had a relative in there,"

9news Thursday, April 23, 2020 4:07:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "I would be very distressed if I had a relative in there,"

illawarramercury Thursday, April 23, 2020 4:03:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "I would be very distressed if I had a relative in there,"

bordermail Thursday, April 23, 2020 2:19:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "I would be very distressed if I had a relative in there,"

bordermail Thursday, April 23, 2020 9:40:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "I would be very distressed if I had a relative in there,"

theherald-au Thursday, April 23, 2020 9:29:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "I would be very distressed if I had a relative in there,"

illawarramercury Thursday, April 23, 2020 9:24:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : “I would be very distressed if I had a relative in there,”

aap-au Thursday, April 23, 2020 9:14:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "I would be very distressed if I had a relative in there," "Firstly not receiving the care but secondly with a COVID outbreak it is a very, very distressing exercise"

theherald-au Thursday, April 23, 2020 7:17:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "I would be very distressed if I had a relative in there,"

theherald-au Thursday, April 23, 2020 7:17:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : “I would be very distressed if I had a relative in there,”

aap-au Thursday, April 23, 2020 6:59:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "I would be very distressed if I had a relative in there,"

illawarramercury Thursday, April 23, 2020 5:51:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "I would be very distressed if I had a relative in there,"

bordermail Thursday, April 23, 2020 5:03:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : "I would be very distressed if I had a relative in there,"

yahoo-au Thursday, April 23, 2020 4:40:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : “I would be very distressed if I had a relative in there,”

aap-au Thursday, April 23, 2020 4:39:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "I would be very distressed if I had a relative in there," "Firstly not receiving the care but secondly with a COVID outbreak it is a very, very distressing exercise"

dailyadvertiser Thursday, April 23, 2020 2:46:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "I would be very distressed if I had a relative in there," "Firstly not receiving the care but secondly with a COVID outbreak it is a very, very distressing exercise"

illawarramercury Thursday, April 23, 2020 2:16:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "I would be very distressed if I had a relative in there," "Firstly not receiving the care but secondly with a COVID outbreak it is a very, very distressing exercise"

bordermail Thursday, April 23, 2020 1:51:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We understand the concerns from families regarding their loved ones,"

qt Wednesday, April 22, 2020 12:52:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "A lot of people get really concerned about going into the facility, that becomes an issue because people obviously don't want to catch the virus it's been a very difficult job to find backfill for that,"

qt Wednesday, April 22, 2020 12:52:00 PM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We will have teams on site at each facility to start testing all residents and workers (on Friday)," "It is vital that we act quickly to understand the situation and get on top of any potential cases"

qt Friday, April 17, 2020 6:46:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "We will have teams on site at each facility to start testing all residents and workers (on Friday)," "It is vital that we act quickly to understand the situation and get on top of any potential cases"

bordermail Friday, April 17, 2020 2:19:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "It's absolutely critical we continue to have a strong workforce so there are no gaps in care, particularly in regional and remote areas,"

theherald-au Wednesday, April 15, 2020 9:47:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "I think it's a bit ambitious to be frank," "I think we need to be really cautious about the circumstances we are in. Yes, we are doing extremely well at the moment. But once the health authorities that are giving us advice give us the signal, we can start to relax some of those things"

theherald-au Wednesday, April 15, 2020 9:47:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck told : “I think it’s a bit ambitious to be frank,”

aap-au Tuesday, April 14, 2020 3:26:00 AM EAT

Richard Colbeck said : "I think it's a bit ambitious to be frank," "I think we need to be really cautious about the circumstances we are in. Yes, we are doing extremely well at the moment. But once the health authorities that are giving us advice give us the signal, we can start to relax some of those things"

theherald-au Monday, April 13, 2020 12:33:00 PM EAT