Biography
Ged Kearney is the Federal Member for Cooper. Ged has served in the parliament since March 2018, when she was elected in a by-election. She is the first woman to hold the seat.
Ged is the Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care and Assistant Minister for Indigenous Health.
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$24 million boost to research targeting better health outcomes for women
The Australian Labor Government is investing over $24 million in health and medical research focusing on women’s health to develop targeted treatments and improve health outcomes.-
Speech at the Senior Australian of the Year Lunch - 24 January 2023
Read Assistant Minister Kearney's speech to the 2023 Senior Australian of the Year Lunch in Canberra. -
Give the gift of life this holiday season with new donor centre open in Brunswick
As rates of blood donation lower, Australians are being urged to roll up their sleeves this festive season to save lives and donate much-needed blood, plasma and platelets. -
'Medical misogyny' across health system to go under microscope in new National Women's Health Advisory Council
The Australian Government is establishing a National Women’s Health Advisory Council to address stark differences in the health outcomes for women and girls. -
Speech at the Health and Medical Research Awards - 8 December 2022
Read Assistant Minister Kearney's speech at the Health and Medical Research Awards in Melbourne on the establishment of a National Women’s Health Advisory Council. 
Minister for Health and Aged Care – speech – 30 November 2022
Read the transcript for Minister Butler's speech on the 10th anniversary of tobacco plain packaging.-
Support for high-risk groups after stillbirth and miscarriage
The Australian Government is providing greater support to ease the heartbreak of stillbirth and miscarriage among higher-risk groups. -
Support for high-risk groups after stillbirth and miscarriage
The Australian Government is providing greater support to ease the heartbreak of stillbirth and miscarriage among higher-risk groups. -
Baton kicks off journey to Perth for World Transplant Games
The Gift of Life Baton has begun its journey across Australia, officially beginning the countdown to the World Transplant Games to be held in Perth next year. -
Baton kicks off journey to Perth for World Transplant Games
The Gift of Life Baton has begun its journey across Australia, officially beginning the countdown to the World Transplant Games to be held in Perth next year.