Minister Butler's media

The Australian Government is boosting access to bulk billing GPs for Canberrans.

For the first time, on 1 November 2025, the Australian Government is expanding eligibility for bulk billing incentives to all Australians and creating an additional new incentive payment for practices that bulk bill every patient.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference about delivering more bulk billing; GP workforce; and US reports on Tylenol.

Australia’s rural generalists are being officially recognised as a new speciality field within general practice.

All Ways Healthcare has now transitioned its Cessnock and Kurri centres to be fully bulk billed, meaning every patient who walks through their doors can see a GP without pulling out their wallet.

Australia’s leading scientists have received a vital boost for their research with the Australian Government awarding 71 research projects a share of $130.4 million through the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

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

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's radio interview with Sonya Feldhoff on the asthma handbook; aged care; Support At Home Packages; PBS.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Monique Wright on aged care; Home Care Packages.

The Australian Government is delivering on its commitment for a further 50 Medicare Urgent Care Clinics with tender processes underway to identify a provider to operate the new Darwin clinic.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's doorstop on IVF sector review; health minister meeting; Thriving Kids program; aged care sector; hospital funding.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference about 10 years of the life-changing Medical Research Future Fund; Australian epilepsy research; and dental care.

Today, we mark 10 years of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF), which has and continues to deliver life-changing medical research for Australians.

The Australian Government is delivering on its commitment for a further 50 Medicare Urgent Care Clinics with the tender process underway to identify a provider to operate the Cairns clinic.

The Australian Government is delivering on its commitment for a further 50 Medicare Urgent Care Clinics with the tender process underway to identify a provider to operate the Mackay clinic.

From cutting-edge vaccine technology to life-saving antivenoms, the Australian Government is backing Australian-led research to transform health outcomes across our nation and our region.

Read the transcript of Prime Minister Albanese and Minister Butler's press conference about Professor Richard Scolyer AO, migration, electoral reform, Freedom of Information, United Nations, Australia-China relationship and aged care.

Read Minister Butler's speech at Parliament House in Canberra about PharmAus25.

The Albanese Government is taking immediate steps to bring medicines and new treatments to Australians sooner following the interim report by the Health Technology Assessment Review Implementation Advisory Group.

Professor Richard Scolyer’s contribution to brain cancer research and advocacy will be continued and further celebrated with a new position named in his honour at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler and Minister Rae's press conference about Home Care Packages; and foreign affairs.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler and Assistant Minister White's press conference about more choice and cheaper medicines for women’s health; aged care; NDIS committee; and foreign affairs.

Hundreds of thousands of Australian women are accessing cheaper medicines and better health care thanks to the Australian Government’s landmark women’s health package.

The Australian Government has introduced legislation to deliver on its commitment to establish an independent Australian Centre for Disease Control.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Bridget Brennan on delivering cheaper PBS medicines, anti-immigration rallies and IVF.