Ministers' media centre

The Australian Government is delivering additional access to urgent health care in Tasmania by enabling the Launceston Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) to extend its opening hours from today.

Read the transcript of Assistant Minister White's press conference about new MBS items for gynaecology services and menopause and perimenopause health assessments.

The Australian Government has appointed Amber Shuhyta as the Illicit Tobacco and E-cigarette (ITEC) Commissioner, to continue the fight against illicit tobacco and those who profit from it.

The Australian Government is investing $12 million to develop new Australian-made medical devices and medicine for people with cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

Read Minister Rae's interview with Mary Gearin on aged care reform.

The Australian Government is delivering better Medicare services for Australian women and girls to support them during pivotal life stages.

Read the transcript of Assistant Minister White's press conference about new MBS items for gynaecology services and menopause and perimenopause health assessments.

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

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference about the launch of the National Lung Cancer Screening Program; South Australian healthcare workers

From 1 July, Australians with a high risk of developing lung cancer can be screened for the disease free of charge through Medicare.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference on the private health sector; ACT public hospital system; mental health; NDIS.

The Australian and Western Australian governments are delivering for West Australians living with a disability by signing the state’s NDIS Full Scheme Bilateral Agreement.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Bridget Brennan about the Middle East conflict; and Trikafta listed on the PBS

More Australians living with cystic fibrosis (CF) will have affordable access to a life changing treatment option under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) from 1 July 2025.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Karl Stefanovic and Sarah Abo.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference about expanded PBS listing for Trikafta; social media; the Middle East; and NDIS funding.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Sally Sara about the Middle East conflict; NDIS; and Trikafta funding in the PBS.

The Australian Government is launching the next phase of the influencer-led youth vaping education campaign, to spark a conversation with the next generation of young Australians about the harms of vaping and nicotine addiction.

Read the transcript of Dan Repacholi's interview with Dave Cochrane on men's health; funding for Men's Sheds.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Monique Wright.

The Australian Government is investing $12 million to support Australia’s leading Research Translation Centres (RTCs) in driving the integration of evidence based healthcare to deliver better health outcomes.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Graeme Goodings on pathology tests; prostate cancer tests; RSV vaccines; vaping; mental health; strengthening Medicare; IVF.

Older Australians with diabetes will save millions of dollars on chronic wound products with the launch of the Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme (CWCS) thanks to the Australian Government.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference about the Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme; strengthening Medicare; specialist fees; and proton therapy.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's speech at Lowitja Institute 4th International Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Conference on Kaurna Country, Adelaide.