The government is now operating in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election.
Senator Fiona Nash, Assistant Minister for Health, has today launched the Medicine Shortages Information Initiative, which provides information about prescription medicine shortages in Australia. This information is provided to assist health professionals and consumers when there is a temporary or permanent disruption (discontinuation) to the supply of a medicine in Australia.
- Launch of Medicine Shortages Information Initiative - external site
Media release, Senator the Hon Fiona Nash - Assistant Minister for Health - Improved information on medicine shortages - external site
Media release, Senator the Hon Fiona Nash - Assistant Minister for Health