As Associate Minister of Health with a specific focus on public health, I am proud to be part of a Government that has led a world-class COVID-19 response; that has supported improved screening for women for cervical cancer and breast screening, with $110 million announced in Budget 2021; with a commitment to eliminate hepatitis C; and by mandating the addition of folate to flour to prevent neural tube defects. This is why the Government is cementing strong public health leadership through our reforms of the health and disability system. We will have a public health agency at the heart of our Ministry of Health, a strengthened role for the Director of Public Health, and strengthened expert advice to Ministers.