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The Australian Government is continuing to deliver cheaper medicines with thousands of women expected to benefit from expanded access to a treatment on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference on a new Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme listing delivering new cancer treatment options for Australian women; veterans and private health insurance.

Read the transcript of Assistant Minister McBride's interview with Sally Bryant on the headspace Riverina upgrade.

The Australian Government is boosting funding for headspace Wagga Wagga, expanding access to free mental health care for young people across the Riverina.

Read the transcript of the radio interview with Dan Repacholi MP and Richard King on prostate cancer; McGrath nurses; Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.

The Australian Government has appointed Ms Helen Grinbergs as the Chief Executive Officer of the Organ and Tissue Authority (OTA) for a five-year term from 1 October 2026.

The Australian Government has passed legislation to help Australians find the best value when they need specialist medical advice and treatment, fixing the failed Medical Costs Finder.

Read the transcript of Minister Rae's interview with Sylvia Jeffreys on RAAF Base breach, Gold Coast Mayor, and Celebrating 70 years of broadcast TV.

Read the transcript of Dan Repacholi's interview with Becc Bird on prostate cancer nursing services.

Read the transcript of Assistant Minister McBride's interview with Jaynie Seal on Pauline Hanson's comments on Anthony Albanese's mother, Andrew Hastie criticism of One Nation cartoon , indemnity insurance for midwives, and digital duty of care legislation.

The Australian Government is delivering the first investment under the $300 million MRFF Australian Cancer Research Program (ACRP), to bring international CAR-T clinical trials to Australia for children and young people.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Natalie Barr on rent prices and immigration.

Australians living with a type of motor neurone disease (MND) will have access to a new cheaper treatment through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

Women across Australia will soon have more choice and better access to long-acting reversible contraception, with leading centres set to provide the gold standard in women’s contraceptive care across the country.

The Australian Government is inviting applications for membership of the National Aged Care Advisory Council (NACAC), with an expression of interest now open to appoint six experienced individuals to the Council.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference on a new PBS listing for motor neurone disease, gender affirming care, Whyalla Steelworks, and aged care.

Read the transcript of Assistant Minister White's doorstop interview about centres of excellence for long-acting reversible contraceptives.

Read the transcript of Assistant Minister White's interview with Kylie Baxter on Women’s Health Week, the Senate Inquiry into women's health, perimenopause and menopause advertising campaign and LARC centres.

On World Suicide Prevention Day, the Albanese Labor Government will provide an additional $82.9 million to leading national suicide prevention services and illuminate Australian Parliament House in recognition of all those affected by suicide.

Read Assistant Minister McBride's speech at the World Suicide Prevention Day Breakfast in Canberra about suicide prevention.

Read the transcript of Assistant Minister McBride's doorstop interview about new funding for suicide prevention and R U OK? DAY.

The Australian Government is continuing to strengthen protections for older Australians in residential aged care through changes that respond to feedback from residents, their families, carers, advocates and providers.

Read the transcript of Assistant Minister White's press conference about Women’s Health Week; and healthcare funding for Australian women.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Sally Sarah about Digital Duty of Care draft bill, illicit vapes and tobacco, veterans’ healthcare, superannuation, migration, and Women’s Health Week..

More than one million Australian women have accessed cheaper medicines for contraception, endometriosis and menopause thanks to the Australian Government’s landmark nearly $800 million Women’s Health Package.