Ministers' media centre

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.

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.

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 welcomes the final report of the Productivity Commission’s Review of the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement, tabled in parliament and released publicly yesterday, and thanks the commission for their work in undertaking the review.

Residents on the Tasman Peninsula will be among the first to feel the benefits of the Australian Government’s historic $8.5 billion investment in Medicare, with the Tasman Medical Practice transitioning to full bulk billing from 1 November for every patient.

The Australian Government is making the single largest investment in Medicare since its creation over 40 years ago with our $8.5 billion package delivering on our commitment to more bulk billing and more doctors for all Australians.

The Australian Government is delivering on its commitment and making it easier for people living on the South Coast of NSW to get the health care they need by extending operating hours at the Batemans Bay Medicare Urgent Care Clinic.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference about Strengthening Medicare; gender affirming care; and proton beam therapy.

Read the transcript of Assistant Minister White's doorstop interview about bulk billing practices in Tasmania.

Read Minister Rae's speech at the Australian Association of Gerontology Conference about the new Aged Care Act

Read Assistant Minister McBride's speech from the Mental Health Australia Members Policy Forum in Melbourne.

The Australian Government is taking the next step in improving women’s health with the National Women’s Health Advisory Council transitioning into new Ministerial Expert Panels that will advise on priority areas of women’s health.

Read Minister McAllister's speech at the McKell Institute about supporting Medicare and the NDIS

The Australian Government has today announced Mr Graeme Head AO as the new chief executive officer of the National Disability Insurance Agency.

Read Minister Rae's speech to the Committee for Economic Development of Australia in Melbourne about the new Aged Care Act.