Minister Butler's media

The Australian Government welcomes the final report of the Productivity Commission’s Review of the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement, tabled in parliament and released publicly yesterday, and thanks the commission for their work in undertaking the review.

Residents on the Tasman Peninsula will be among the first to feel the benefits of the Australian Government’s historic $8.5 billion investment in Medicare, with the Tasman Medical Practice transitioning to full bulk billing from 1 November for every patient.

The Australian Government is making the single largest investment in Medicare since its creation over 40 years ago with our $8.5 billion package delivering on our commitment to more bulk billing and more doctors for all Australians.

The Australian Government is delivering on its commitment and making it easier for people living on the South Coast of NSW to get the health care they need by extending operating hours at the Batemans Bay Medicare Urgent Care Clinic.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference about Strengthening Medicare; gender affirming care; and proton beam therapy.

The Australian Government has today announced Mr Graeme Head AO as the new chief executive officer of the National Disability Insurance Agency.

Reinforcing that when it comes to lung cancer It’s Good to Know early, the Albanese Government’s new national campaign will encourage eligible Australians to take part in the National Lung Cancer Screening Program.

Australians living with chronic liver disease will soon have access to a new cheaper medicine on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Natalie Barr on Medicare and the myGov app.

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

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Sally Sara on the independent Australian Centre for Disease Control and home care packages.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Graeme Goodings on more bulk billing for all Australians.

The Australian Government is investing $19.6 million through the Inclusion and Accessibility Fund to break down barriers, shift attitudes, and build a more inclusive Australia for people with disability.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Steve Austin about more bulk billing for all Australians; and smoking rates.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Tom Elliott on more bulk billing for all Australians; tobacco.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Stephanie Ferrier on more bulk billing for all Australians.

The Launceston community will benefit from more bulk billing thanks to the Australian Government’s historic $8.5 billion investment with the First Point Healthcare Clinic transitioning to fully bulk billing from 1 November for every patient.

The Australian Government is making the single largest investment in Medicare since its creation over 40 years ago, with our $8.5 billion package delivering on our commitment to more bulk billing and more doctors for all Australians.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference on more bulk billing for all Australians and net zero targets.

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

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Chris Smith on strengthening Medicare and MyMedicare.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference on strengthening Medicare and oral cancer.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Rory McClaren and Sonya Feldhoff on strengthening Medicare.

The Australian Government is strengthening research partnerships that will deliver better care for Aboriginal communities across Australia, with more than $9 million invested in new health and medical research projects.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Patricia Karvelas on Strengthening Medicare; gender affirming care.