The Hon Mark Butler MP
Minister for Health and Ageing
Minister for Disability and the National Disability Insurance Scheme
Senator the Hon Jenny McAllister
Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme
The Hon Sam Rae MP
Minister for Aged Care and Seniors
The Hon Emma McBride MP
Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
Assistant Minister for Rural and Regional Health
The Hon Rebecca White MP
Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care
Assistant Minister for Indigenous Health
Assistant Minister for Women
Special Envoy
Mr Dan Repacholi MP
Special Envoy for Men's Health
Latest media
Read the latest media releases, speeches and transcripts from the ministers of the Health, Disability and Ageing portfolio.
TV interview with Minister Butler, Sunrise – 10 April 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Natalie Barr on US tariffs on fuel security, Middle East conflict.-
Radio interview with Minister Butler, 5AA – 10 April 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Graeme Goodings about fuel security; aged care; bulk billing GP clinics; the NDIS; and private health insurance. -
Cheaper medicines for people with cerebral palsy
The Australian Government is continuing to deliver cheaper medicines with Australians living with cerebral palsy to pay less for an expanded medicine listing on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). -
Bulk billing practice milestone reached well ahead of schedule
The Australian Government’s historic investment in strengthening Medicare has reached a major milestone almost two years ahead of schedule with over 3,700 Medicare Bulk Billing Practices now registered across the country. 
Radio interview with Assistant Minister McBride, ABC Radio Queensland Mornings – 10 April 2026
Read the transcript of Assistant Minister McBride's interview with Sarah Howells about the Medicare Mental Health Check-In service.
Backing Tasmania's lifesaving Jack Jumper treatment and research
Tasmanians at risk of severe allergic reactions from Jack Jumper ant stings will be better protected, with new funding from the Albanese Labor Government.