Profile

Profile of The Hon Mark Butler MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Health

Mark Butler was elected to Federal Parliament in 2007 representing the electorate of Port Adelaide. In 2009, Mark was appointed Parliamentary Secretary for Health.

In addition to assisting the Minister for Health and Ageing, Mark has direct portfolio responsibility for a number of Health agencies including the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ), and more.

Mark holds a First Class Honours Law degree, an Arts degree and a Masters degree in International Relations.

Before entering Parliament, Mark worked for 15 years in the Liquor Hospitality and Miscellaneous Union (LHMU) including 11 years as State Secretary. During that time, Mark served as a member of several government and private sector boards.

In 1997/1998, Mark served as the youngest ever President of the ALP in South Australia, and has been a Member of the ALP National Executive and National Executive Committee since 2000.

Mark was awarded the Centenary Medal in 2003 for services to trade unionism.

Mark lives in Woodville Park with his wife and two children, and is a keen supporter of AFL team, Port Power.