Minister for Health and Aged Care. Member for Hindmarsh. Authorised by M. Butler, 21 Commercial Road, Port Adelaide SA 5015.
Adelaide, South Australia
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We’ve acted to delete the Morrison Government’s failed COVIDSafe app. Scott Morrison said this app would be our “sunscreen” against COVID-19. All it did was burn through taxpayer’s money.
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Olivia Newton-John was a fierce and inspirational advocate for breast cancer research and early detection, while battling cancer of her own three times. Her legacy will continue through the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre, and through her music and films.
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Yesterday was aged care worker day, a day to say thank you to our aged care workers.
They should be recognised every day for the important work they do.
That's why today we made a submission to the Fair Work Commission to support an increase in the pay of aged care workers.
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The Albanese Government has secured 450,000 doses of the world’s best third-generation monkeypox vaccine. We are one of only a limited number of countries that has secured supply in a highly contested market.
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The Albanese Government has secured 500,000 doses of the Moderna paediatric vaccine for children aged 6 months to under 5 years in specific at-risk groups.
We're joining USA and Canada in being one of the first in the world to provide this vaccine.
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After nine long years of cuts and neglect Australia finally has a government that will strengthen Medicare.
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Aged care workers are overworked and undervalued. That's why we're giving carers more time to care and backing a better pay for workers. Thanks to @UnitedWorkersOz workers for sharing their stories with me in Parliament today.
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The Labor Government is putting the nurses back into nursing homes.
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We've made it easier for adults with spinal muscular atrophy to access a life-changing medicine, saving patients hundreds of thousands of dollars per year.
#Exclusive: A life-changing treatment for spinal muscular atrophy has been added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) l @ChloeBouras #auspol
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After a decade of Liberal cuts and attacks on Medicare, it's never been harder or more expensive to see a doctor in Australia. That's why we've brought Australia's health policy leaders together to form the Strengthening Medicare Taskforce.
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Throughout the pandemic pharmacists have been a trusted source of advice and care. Thank you for all the work you do to keep our community safe. @PSA_National #PSA22SYD
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Thank you to @CancerCouncilOz for this morning’s Biggest Morning Tea, and for being the trusted voice on cancer for Australians.
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Congratulations to Professor Brett Mitchell, this year’s recipient of the Commonwealth Health Minister’s Award for excellence in Health and Medical Research.
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The Albanese Government Ministry met this morning ahead of a big week in Parliament. We're already delivering for Australia, and this week we'll be introducing legislation in key areas like aged care, jobs and skills, climate change and women's safety.
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I'm looking for a new electorate officer to join my team in Port Adelaide. If you're a political thinker, a highly capable writer and someone who is at home in a fast-paced environment, follow the link below to find out more. markbutler.net.au/community/…
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Oral antiviral treatments are now available for those at higher risk from #COVID19💊They need to be taken early after testing positive, so to find out if you’re eligible talk to your GP 👩⚕ 👨⚕or go to health.gov.au/health-alerts/…
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