Ministers' media centre

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

Australians have clocked up more than two million visits to Labor’s free Medicare Urgent Care Clinics, easing pressure on hospital emergency departments and keeping critical care focused where it is needed most.

The Australian Government is investing an extra $72.7 million to boost headspace services across the nation, giving young Australians quicker access to the free mental health support they need.

Read the transcript of Assistant Minister McBride's doorstop on headspace Day, headspace Plus and additional youth specialist care funding.

The Australian Government’s reforms to aged care are putting older Australians at the centre of their care, building a high-quality, respectful and sustainable system.

The Australian Government has provided $3.2 million over four years to Red Nose Australia to deliver the Healing Through Community project, supporting families through stillbirth and miscarriage.

The Australian Government has appointed two new National Rural Health Deputy Commissioners to improve access to healthcare for the more than 7.3 million Australians living in rural, regional and remote Australia.

The Australian Government is well on its way to delivering an extra 20,000 Home Care Packages before the once-in-a-generation reforms commence on 1 November 2025—with many of the promised packages already in the hands of older people.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Sonya Feldhoff on Commonwealth support for Bedford.

The Australian Government is pleased to announce a new provider has been selected to operate the Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) in Mount Gambier, following a competitive tender process led by Country South Australia Primary Health Network.

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

Read the statement on support for Bedford.

The Australian Government’s Medicare Urgent Care Clinic in Launceston has played a key role in easing pressure on the Launceston General Hospital (LGH) during the busy winter months, giving patients faster access to care and supporting the hospital to focus on emergencies.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with David Penberthy on Commonwealth support for Bedford.

The Australian Government is investing nearly $4 million to drive groundbreaking oral health research that will benefit all Australians.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference on the plan to boost Australian sea lion pup resilience; Bedford; hospital funding; aged care; crackdown on illegal tobacco.

First Nations young people living in Western NSW can now access free, culturally safe mental health and wellbeing support through the new headspace Outreach Program.

October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month – a time to focus on the impact of breast cancer and the importance of early detection in saving lives.

The Australian Government is investing $13.6 million to progress key national health and medical research reforms; improve earlier access to emerging treatments, strengthen Australia’s clinical trials and deliver better health outcomes for Australians.

The Australian Government is today delivering a fourth increase in award wages to the dedicated workers who provide aged care services to older Australians.

Read the transcript of Treasurer Chalmers and Minister Rae's press conference about the wage rise for aged care workers; Home Guarantee Scheme; 5% deposits; interest rates decision; and tariffs.

Western Plains locals now have access to free, walk-in mental health support and care with the opening of the new Medicare Mental Health Centre in Dubbo.

Read Minister Rae's speech at the Ageing Australia National Conference on the Gold Coast about the New Aged Care Act and aged care reforms, including Support at Home.

The Australian Government is pleased to appoint Mr Nigel Ray PSM and Associate Professor Nicole Sutton to conduct an independent review of residential aged care accommodation funding and pricing arrangements.

Read the transcript of Assistant Minister McBride's interview with Kim Goldsmith about the New Dubbo Medicare Mental Health Centre and Western NSW First Nations headspace outreach program.