Minister Butler's media

The Albanese Government is delivering on its commitment to establish 10 Medicare Urgent Care Clinics (Medicare UCCs) in Victoria, making it easier for Victorians to get urgent care when and where they need it. 

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference in Perth about Medicare Urgent Care Clinic, strengthening Medicare, cancer research funding and funding for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder programs.

The first Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (Medicare UCC) provider in Western Australia has been selected following an Expression of Interest process.  

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Nadia Mitsopoulos about Medicare Urgent Care Clinics, bulk billing and strengthening Medicare reforms.

The independent, expert group advising the Australian Government on Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medications has reviewed its recommendation to put tighter controls around an important asthma medication for children.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Chris O'Keefe about Flixotide Junior.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Patricia Karvelas about Medicare, bulk billing and Better Access. 

Read the transcript of Minister Wells' television interview with Karl Stefanovic and Scott Emerson on the Budget, regional parliament and The Wiggles.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Greg Jennett about strengthening Medicare and bulk billing.

Read the transcript of Minister Anika Wells and Tom Symondson's interview with Breakfast's Craig Zonca and Loretta Ryan on the Budget, aged care and Brisbane 2032.

The Albanese Government is making Medicare stronger for all Australians, delivering critical funding for the urgent needs of today, and reforms for the healthcare of tomorrow.

The 2023–24 Budget delivers on the Albanese Government’s commitment to restore dignity to aged care and ensure older Australians are treated with the respect they deserve with an overall spend in aged care of $36 billion in 2023–24.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's Press Conference in Adelaide on Heart Health Checks and cheaper medicines.

The Albanese Government is acting to protect Australians against our country’s biggest killer – heart disease.

The Albanese Labor Government’s second Budget will deliver a record 15% pay increase for aged care workers across Australia.

The Australian Government is delivering on its commitment to eliminate HIV transmission in Australia, and address the health disparities experienced by LGBTIQA+ people.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Chris O'Keefe on vaping.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Rebecca Levingston on Medicare, the health system and healthy living.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Stacey Lee and Nikolai Beilharz on vaping.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with David Speers on vaping and Medicare.

Read the transcript for Minister Butler's Q&A at the National Press Club on 2 May 2023.

The Albanese Government is taking strong action to reduce smoking and stamp out vaping – particularly among young Australians – through stronger legislation, enforcement, education and support.

Read the transcript for Minister Butler's speech at the National Press Club on 2 May 2023.

Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Ray Hadley on cheaper medicines.

The Australian Government is laying the foundations for significant reforms to Medicare, with a comprehensive package of measures to ensure Australians have better access to affordable care, cheaper medicines and a stronger health workforce.