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

The Albanese Government is pleased to announce a provider has been selected to operate the new Torquay Medicare Urgent Care Clinic following a competitive tender process led by the Western Victoria Primary Health Network.

New data released by the Albanese Labor Government has revealed there have been nearly 10,000 Free TAFE enrolments across Tasmania since the start of the program.

The Albanese Government has selected St Vincent’s Health Australia to deliver a new free digital mental health service, Medicare Mental Health Check In, launching on 1 January 2026.

The Australian Government will provide up to $1.5 million of funding to support the continuation of cohealth’s general practice services through to 31 July 2026.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference about the Medicare Mental Health Check In service; cohealth services; gender-affirming care; and the National Health Reform Agreement.

Read the transcript of Assistant Minister White's doorstop interview about the launch of the New You campaign; school closures due to asbestos-riddled sand; and state government hospital spending.
 

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Rafael Epstein about Government support for cohealth in Melbourne.

A new report shows Australia is on track to become the first country to eliminate cervical cancer by 2035.

The Australian Government is funding a new hepatitis C awareness campaign to be piloted in Tasmania, as part of national efforts to identify and treat people who may be living with the virus without knowing it.

Read the transcript of Dan Repacholi's doorstop interview about International Men’s Day; and Parliamentary Friends of Healthy Masculinity.

Read Assistant Minister McBride's speech at the 2025 Australian Mental Health Prize at UNSW, Sydney.

Read Dan Repacholi MP's speech at the ACT Men's Shed Health Muster in Canberra.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with David Penberthy and Will Goodings about additional support for the sale of Bedford Group.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Sonya Feldhoff and Rory McClaren about additional government support for the sale of Bedford Group.

The Albanese Government welcomes today’s announcement of the expected sale of South Australian NDIS provider Bedford to The Disability Trust, a reputable not-for-profit disability service provider.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference about the new owners of Bedford's Panorama site

The Australian Government is pleased to announce provider has been selected to operate the new Burwood Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) following a competitive tender process led by the Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network.

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

The Australian Government is announcing the locations of 11 new Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinics across Australia, expanding access to specialised care for women and girls living in the regions and outer suburbs.

Read the transcript of Minister Giles' and Assistant Minister White's press conference about new endometriosis and pelvic pain clinics.

Read Assistant Minister McBride's speech from the Serving our People People's Ball.

Australians living with cancer and chronic conditions will now have access to life-changing medicine thanks to a new listing on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

The Australian Government is investing in the future of Australia’s mental health workforce, with a grant round now open to support access to internships for trainee psychologists.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference about a new myeloma treatment added to the PBS; mental health; hospital funding; and proton beam therapy.