Medicines Australia appoints senior media advisor
02 April 2026: Medicines Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Hawkes as its new Senior Media Advisor, strengthening the organisation’s media and communications capacities.
Jonathan brings strong media and public affairs expertise from roles including Senior Media Advisor for Senator The Hon Bridget McKenzie, Director of Public Affairs and Campaign Manager for the Minerals Council of Australia and as Federal Director of The Nationals. He has managed many high-profile campaigns and communications projects and is pleased to join Medicines Australia.
“We are delighted to welcome Jonathan to Medicines Australia. Jonathan’s appointment will help further build the capacity of Medicines Australia to advocate for a stronger health system, providing more Australians with access to new, innovative medicines,” said Medicines Australia CEO, Liz de Somer.
Jonathan took on the role on 23rd March 2026.
Media enquiries:
Anne-Marie Sparrow, Medicines Australia /Cube – media@medicinesaustralia.com.au or 0417 421 560.
Jonathan Hawkes, Senior Media Advisor, Medicines Australia – 0434 660 801 or Jonathan.hawkes@medicinesaustralia.com.au
About Medicines Australia:
Medicines Australia leads the research-based pharmaceutical industry of Australia. Our members discover, develop and manufacture the medicines that are the foundation of a healthy and prosperous society, including prescription pharmaceutical products, biotherapeutic products and vaccines. Our members invest in Australian medical research and take local discoveries and developments to the world.