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The independent, expert group advising the Australian Government on Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medications has reviewed its recommendation to put tighter controls around an important asthma medication for children.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Chris O'Keefe about Flixotide Junior.

Read the transcript of Minister Wells and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's doorstop in Sydney about International Nurses Day, aged care and the 2023–24 Budget.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Patricia Karvelas about Medicare, bulk billing and Better Access. 

Read the transcript of Minister Wells' television interview with Karl Stefanovic and Scott Emerson on the Budget, regional parliament and The Wiggles.

Read the transcript of Assistant Minister McBride's speech at the Mental Health Australia Policy Forum in Canberra.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Greg Jennett about strengthening Medicare and bulk billing.

Read the transcript of Minister Anika Wells and Tom Symondson's interview with Breakfast's Craig Zonca and Loretta Ryan on the Budget, aged care and Brisbane 2032.

The Albanese Government is making Medicare stronger for all Australians, delivering critical funding for the urgent needs of today, and reforms for the healthcare of tomorrow.

The 2023–24 Budget delivers on the Albanese Government’s commitment to restore dignity to aged care and ensure older Australians are treated with the respect they deserve with an overall spend in aged care of $36 billion in 2023–24.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's Press Conference in Adelaide on Heart Health Checks and cheaper medicines.

Read the transcript of Assistant Minister McBride's interview with Sally Bryant about Head to Health, bulk-billing, strengthening Medicare, cancer care, and immigration for medical professionals.

The Albanese Government has strengthened its commitment to boost the aged care workforce, developing a new approach for employers to sponsor direct care workers on skilled visas.

The Albanese Government is acting to protect Australians against our country’s biggest killer – heart disease.

The Albanese Labor Government’s second Budget will deliver a record 15% pay increase for aged care workers across Australia.

Read the transcript for Minister Wells' doorstop at Goodwin Village Aged Care, Canberra, about pay rise for aged care workers, renewable energy target, Housing Australia Future Fund legislation, interest rates, infrastructure spending, aged care workforce shortages, and PwC.

The Australian Government is delivering on its commitment to eliminate HIV transmission in Australia, and address the health disparities experienced by LGBTIQA+ people.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Chris O'Keefe on vaping.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Rebecca Levingston on Medicare, the health system and healthy living.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Stacey Lee and Nikolai Beilharz on vaping.

The first update of the Albanese Government’s aged care Star Ratings initiative reveals an extra 41 services received 4 and 5 stars.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with David Speers on vaping and Medicare.

Read the transcript for Minister Butler's Q&A at the National Press Club on 2 May 2023.

The Albanese Government is taking strong action to reduce smoking and stamp out vaping – particularly among young Australians – through stronger legislation, enforcement, education and support.

Read the transcript for Minister Butler's speech at the National Press Club on 2 May 2023.