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On Wednesday, 29 November 2023, the Australian Government will issue a formal national apology to all Australians impacted by the Thalidomide Tragedy.

The Australian Government is ensuring better health outcomes by giving all Australians the opportunity to be involved in safe health and medical research.

Read Assistant Minister Kearney's speech at the launch of MedChem Australia.

The Australian Government is ensuring the next generation of lifesaving drugs and world-class medical treatments can be developed in Australia by launching MedChem Australia (MCA).

More than 35 tonnes of vaping products suspected to contain nicotine have been detected at the border through a joint campaign between the Australian Border Force (ABF) and the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) over the past month.

Read the transcript for Minister Butler's press conference in Sydney on Operation OBELIA; COVID Response Inquiry; assessment and support services for people with ADHD report; Medicare investments.

Women diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer will have access to new treatment through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

Read Assistant Minister McBride's speech at the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia National Conference

Read Minister Butler's speech at the Whitlam Institute to celebrate the Whitlam Community Health Program

The Australian Government is delivering on its commitment to South Australians, with the Marion Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (Medicare UCC) opening from 6 November at the Marion Domain Mental and Dental Centre.

Read Assistant Minister McBride's speech at the 18th Congress of the International Society for the Study of Personality Disorders.

The Australian Government has released the landmark Australian Cancer Plan, which aims to improve prevention, screening, treatment, and management of all cancers for all people.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Karl Stefanovic and Sara Abo about the largest investment in bulk billing in the 40-year history of Medicare and vaping.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Natalie Barr about the largest investment in bulk billing in the 40-year history of Medicare.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Michael Rowland about the largest investment in bulk billing in the 40-year history of Medicare and violence against women.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Sabra Lane about the largest investment in bulk billing in the 40-year history of Medicare and the health workforce.

The Australian Government is making it easier to see a bulk billing doctor for more than 11 million Australians, with the largest investment in bulk billing in the 40-year history of Medicare.

The Australian Government is strengthening Medicare with a range of new Medicare rebates to ensure more Australians can access the latest advances in genetic testing.

The Australian Government is delivering on its commitment to the people of Coffs Harbour with a provider for the Coffs Harbour Urgent Care Clinic finalised, following an Expression of Interest process.

The Australian Government is delivering on its commitment to Gold Coast residents with a provider for the Gold Coast Medicare Urgent Care Clinic selected, following an Expression of Interest process.

Read the transcript for Minister Butler's press conference in Adelaide on the largest investment in bulk billing in the 40-year history of Medicare.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Kieran Gilbert about the largest investment in bulk billing in the 40-year history of Medicare.

Residents of Hawkesbury and surrounds now have permanent access to free quality adult mental health supports with the opening of Hawkesbury Head to Health.

The Australian Government is delivering on its commitment to Bundaberg locals with a Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (Medicare UCC) provider selected following an Expression of Interest process.

The Australian Government has appointed Emeritus Professor Ian Chubb AC, FAA FTSE to lead key reforms as Chair of the Inter-Governmental Policy Reform Group (IGPRG) for health and medical research, including clinical trials.