Ministers' media centre

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Sarah Abo about the minimum wage increase; AUKUS; and fuel security.

The Australian Government is continuing to deliver cheaper medicines with Australians with types of leukaemia and severe migraines to pay less for expanded Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines from 1 June 2026.

The Australian Government is investing a further $44.4 million in Birthing on Country services across Australia to continue the great work being done to improve outcomes for First Nations mothers and babies.

Read the transcript of Minister Rae's interview with Karl Stefanovic about the Budget 2026; and housing.

The Australian Government has launched a new professional association to recognise, support and grow the mental health and suicide prevention peer workforce.

The Albanese Labor Government is delivering more aged care beds where they are needed most, to ensure every older Australian can access the world-class aged care they deserve.

Read the transcript of Minister Rae's interview with Charlie Pickering about aged care wait times.

Read the transcript of Minister Rae's doorstop interview about aged care.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference about cheaper medicine for leukaemia now on the PBS, Ebola, hantavirus, aged care and the Royal Commission.

Read the transcript of Assistant Minister White's press conference on the opening of a new Urgent Care Clinic in Hobart’s northern suburbs.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Sally Sara on home care, and leukaemia treatments on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

The Australian Government is delivering on its commitment to strengthen Medicare with a new Medicare Urgent Care Clinic opening in Tasmania.

Read the transcript of Minister McAllister's interview with Andrew Clennell about NDIS legislation; tax reform; and NDIS fraud.

The Australian Government is providing an additional $22.9 million for research grants into the leading cause of death in Australia – dementia - and projects to achieve life improving treatments for people as they age.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Natalie Barr.

The Australian Government will provide almost $7 million to the Australian Preterm Birth Prevention Alliance and Women’s Healthcare Australasia so they can continue their great work implementing the Every Week Counts National Preterm Birth Prevention program.

Read the transcript of Assistant Minister White's press conference about lowering pre-term birth with additional funding.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference about updates to hantavirus quarantine arrangements; diphtheria; vaccination rates; and the NDIS.

Read the transcript of Minister Rae's interview with Kieran Gilbert about capital gains tax; housing; and aged care.

Read the transcript of Minister Rae's interview with Sarah Abo about the Bondi Royal Commission; federal Budget; and Neale Daniher.

Read the transcript of Dan Repacholi's doorstop interview about Movember More Than a Provider report; fatherhood; men’s mental health; and routine mental health screening for dads.

Special Envoy for Men’s Health, Dan Repacholi MP, has backed Movember’s call for routine mental health screening for new dads following the release of new research highlighting the pressures many Australian fathers face during early parenthood.

Read the transcript of Assistant Minister White's interview with Leon Compton.

The Australian Government is delivering for residents in the Northern Territory with the opening of the Darwin Medicare Urgent Care Clinic.

I thank Ms Andrea Kelly for her service as Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner, and acknowledge her decision to step down from the role at the end of her period of secondment.