Minister Butler's media

Read Minister Butler's doorstop in Canberra on cost-of-living relief for millions of Australians with 60-day prescriptions; Covid inquiry.

Read Minister Butler's op-ed published in The Examiner on the 5th of September 2023.

The Albanese Government is delivering on its commitment to the residents of the Hunter with All Ways Healthcare, supported by ForHealth being selected as the provider for the Cessnock Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (Medicare UCC), following an Expression of Interest process.

From today, thanks to the Albanese Government, millions of Australians living with an ongoing health condition will be able to get two months’ worth of medicine for the price of one.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Sarah Abo and Karl Stefanovic about 60-day prescriptions.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Michael Rowland about 60-day prescriptions.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Matt Shirvington and Natalie Barr about 60-day prescriptions.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Patricia Karvelas on 60-day prescriptions; vaping.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference on the commencement of 60-day prescriptions; 8th community pharmacy agreement; bulk billing; superannuation and paid parental leave.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Matthew Pantelis on the commencement of 60-day prescriptions

The Australian Government has accepted advice from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) that all adults aged 75 years and older should receive an additional 2023 COVID-19 vaccine dose if six months have passed since their last dose.

The Australian Government has accepted advice from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) that all adults aged 75 years and older should receive an additional 2023 COVID-19 vaccine dose if six months have passed since their last dose.

From 1 September 2023, Australians with an aggressive form of breast cancer and certain types of leukaemia will have access to new treatment options under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

The Albanese Government has delivered on its commitment to the people in Hobart, who will have access to two fully bulk billed Medicare Urgent Care Clinics.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Tim Shepherd about the new sector-led eating disorder strategy.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Virginia Trioli on new sector-led eating disorder strategy; psychology workforce investments; how a Voice to Parliament will improve the health of Indigenous Australians.

A national strategy developed by the eating disorder sector released today will help guide policies, programs and services to better support people with eating disorders across Australia over the next 10 years.

The Australian Government has honoured an important election commitment to the people of Ipswich, delivering a brand new Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) at the Riverlink Medical & Dental Centre in North Ipswich.

Read the summary of Minister Butler's doorstop on Clarkson Medicare Urgent Care Clinic opening; WA Urgent Care Clinics

Later this year Australians will get the chance to vote to change our Constitution to recognise the place of First Nations Australians.

The Albanese Government is committing to making sure that our hard-working health workforce can work to the full scope of their profession.

The Albanese Labor Government is investing in new ways to support victim-survivors of family, domestic and sexual violence.

Iconic actor Lynne McGranger and AFL legend Leigh Matthews are urging Australians over 50 to Get2it and take a free screening test for bowel cancer.

The Australian Government is delivering on its commitment to Albury residents, with a Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (Medicare UCC) opened at the Border General Practice on David Street.

A total of 131 Men’s Sheds will share almost $670,000 in Australian Government funding to continue supporting the health and wellbeing of their community.