Sussan Ley replaces Peter Dutton as Australian Minister for Health

Sussan Ley has been appointed as the Australian Minister for Health, and replaces Peter Dutton, as part of Prime Minister Tony Abbott's cabinet reshuffle.

Commenting on the appointment, Tim James, chief executive of trade group Medicines Australia said he will be emphasizing the need for a stable and predictable policy environment for biotech and pharma.

Mr James said: “I congratulate Minister Ley on her appointment to a portfolio that directly affects the lives of all Australians. This is a critical time for the medicines industry in Australia, and I’ll be working with the Minister and her office to ensure she is fully briefed on our priority issues. As the peak body representing the research based pharmaceutical industry in Australia, Medicines Australia will be able to offer the new Minister detailed advice on the contribution that innovative medicines make to the Australian community and economy.”