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TV interview with Minister Butler, Sunrise – 10 April 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Natalie Barr on US tariffs on fuel security, Middle East conflict.Backing Tasmania's lifesaving Jack Jumper treatment and research
Tasmanians at risk of severe allergic reactions from Jack Jumper ant stings will be better protected, with new funding from the Albanese Labor Government.Bulk billing practice milestone reached well ahead of schedule
The Australian Government’s historic investment in strengthening Medicare has reached a major milestone almost two years ahead of schedule with over 3,700 Medicare Bulk Billing Practices now registered across the country.Cheaper medicines for people with cerebral palsy
The Australian Government is continuing to deliver cheaper medicines with Australians living with cerebral palsy to pay less for an expanded medicine listing on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).Press conference with Minister Butler, Adelaide – 10 April 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference about cheaper medicines for people with cerebral palsy, 3,700 fully bulk billing GP clinics across Australia, the NDIS and Thriving Kids.Radio interview with Minister Butler, 5AA – 10 April 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Graeme Goodings about fuel security; aged care; bulk billing GP clinics; the NDIS; and private health insurance.Radio interview with Assistant Minister McBride, ABC Radio Riverina Breakfast – 10 April 2026
Read the transcript of Assistant Minister McBride's interview with Sally Bryant about the Medicare Mental Health Check-In service.Boosting support for 13YARN
The Albanese Labor Government is boosting funding support for 13YARN to expand access to culturally safe crisis support for First Nations people.Radio interview with Assistant Minister McBride, ABC Radio Queensland Mornings – 10 April 2026
Read the transcript of Assistant Minister McBride's interview with Sarah Howells about the Medicare Mental Health Check-In service.
Press conference with Assistant Minister White, Launceston – 10 April 2026
Read the transcript of Assistant Minister White's press conference about the expert panel on women’s cardiovascular health.New location for headspace Ashfield
Young people in Sydney’s Inner West now have a bigger and better headspace centre, with the official opening of the expanded headspace in Ashfield.Ryde Medicare Mental Health Centre now open
Residents in Sydney’s northern suburbs now have access to free, walk-in mental health services with the opening of the new Medicare Mental Health Centre in Ryde.Doorstop with Minister Butler, Adelaide – 3 April 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's doorstop in Adelaide on USA pharmaceutical tariffs.TV interview with Minister Butler, Sunrise – 3 April 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Natalie Barr on US tariffs on pharmaceuticals.Support for former patients of Simon Gordon
Every Australian, whether in the public or private system has the right to the highest quality and most appropriate and safe clinical care available. Serious concerns have been raised by women about the care they received by a former gynaecologist, Simon Gordon.TV interview with Minister Rae, Today Show - 2 April 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Rae's interview with Jayne Azzopardi on the Prime Minister's address to the nation and fuel supply.Press conference with Assistant Minister White, Melbourne – 2 April 2026
Read the transcript of Assistant Minister White's press conference about supports for former patients of Simon Gordon.New board appointed to guide nation's medical research
The Albanese Government has appointed an eminent group of experts from diverse fields to guide Australia’s health and medical research for the next five years.DonateLife community partners announced
The Australian Government is supporting 13 DonateLife community partners with $785,000 in grants to raise awareness about organ and tissue donation so more Australians can receive a life-saving transplant.TV interview with Minister Butler, Today Show – 1 April 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Karl Stefanovic about the National Fuel Security Plan and the NDIS.TV interview with Minister Butler, Sunrise – 1 April 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Natalie Barr about fuel security, private health insurance, and the Medicare Mental Health Check In.TV interview with Minister Butler, ABC News Breakfast– 1 April 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with James Glenday about the Middle East conflict, fuel security, and the Medicare Mental Health Check In.Cheaper medicines for people fighting cancer and rare diseases
The Australian Government is continuing to deliver cheaper medicines with Australians living with debilitating conditions including cancers and rare diseases having access to treatments on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) from today.Free mental health therapy now available
Free mental health therapy supported by trained practitioners is now available through the Albanese Government’s Medicare Mental Health Check In, giving more Australians access to early mental health support.Women’s heart health in focus at first expert panel meeting
The newly established Ministerial Expert Panel on Women’s Health, focusing on women’s cardiovascular health, held its inaugural meeting at Parliament House, marking an important step towards improving heart and vascular health for women across Australia.
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