Minister Butler's media

Read the transcript from Minister Butler's television interview with Angela Bishop on 10 News First which covered the COVID-19 Inquiry and the Australian Centre for Disease Control.

The Australian Government is investing $251.7m to deliver Australia’s Centre for Disease Control (CDC).

A free nurse-led primary health service, a GP providing access to health care for diverse and vulnerable communities, and a nurse practitioner and manager of a multidisciplinary family practice are Tasmania’s finalists in the Stronger Medicare Awards.

Read the transcript of the Treasurer and Minister Butler press conference on the COVID-19 Inquiry and the Australian Centre for Disease Control.

Five individuals and teams, covering general practice, pharmacy, nursing, respite and multidisciplinary teams are Western Australia’s finalists in the Stronger Medicare Awards.

The Australian Government is investing $10.3 million to tackle the most common cancer in our sunburnt country, skin cancer.

Read the transcript from Minister Butler's press conference on the national targeted skin cancer screening roadmap and private health insurance.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference on healthcare in the Hunter; cheaper medicines; strengthening Medicare; GP workforce; vaping.

Read Minister Butler's interview with Paul Culliver on his visit with Meryl Swanson; strengthening Medicare and the Royal visit.

Enforcement activity on selling illegal vapes is ramping up across the country.

A GP who supports a service offering free health care to vulnerable and homeless Canberrans, a pharmacist vaccinating at-risk communities and a general practice team targeting complex care needs are the ACT’s finalists in the Stronger Medicare Awards.

A nurse practitioner-led primary healthcare team supporting more than 3,000 patients across the Mallee is South Australia’s finalist in the Stronger Medicare Awards.

An innovative model integrating midwifery care with broader health services for families in need in the Top End is the Northern Territory’s finalist in the national Stronger Medicare Awards.

Read Minister Butler's speech at the Victorian Healthcare Week 2024: Digital Healthcare

Read Minister Butler's opening address to the Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia Conference 2024.

The Australian Government is investing an additional $95 million to further prepare and protect the nation against a strain of avian influenza that carries significant risks for our agricultural industries, our unique wildlife and the national economy.

Eight individuals and teams, including a chronic disease coordinator, an antenatal clinic, general practitioners, nurses, and heads of practice are New South Wales’ finalists in the Stronger Medicare Awards.

Tasmanians will soon have another Medicare Urgent Care Clinic, with a provider selected for the Bridgewater medical centre.

Read Minister Butler's interview with Craig Reucassel on mental health; social media.

Australians with types of vasculitis, leukaemia, heart disease, ulcerative colitis and arthritis now have access to new and expanded cheaper medicines under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

Three reviews that examined some of the structures and systems that underpin Medicare, general practice and primary care are now complete:
• the Review of General Practice Incentives
• the Review of After Hours Primary Care Programs and Policy, and
• the Working Better for Medicare Review.

Read Minister Butler's address to RACGP Health of the Nation Report launch at Parliament House.

Today, Professor Paul Kelly has announced his decision to retire from his position as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of the Department of Health and Aged Care.

A GP, a nurse, an Aboriginal health practitioner and two multidisciplinary health teams are Queensland’s finalists in the Stronger Medicare Awards.

Eleven individuals and teams, covering general practice, psychology, nursing and multidisciplinary teams, are Victoria’s finalists in the Stronger Medicare Awards.