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.
Tasmanians set to save even more under Labor's cheaper medicines plan
Tasmanians are set to pay less for medicines in 2026 with the latest reduction in out-of-pocket prescription costs.
Press conference with Assistant Minister White, Bridgewater – 27 January 2026
Read the transcript of Assistant Minister White's press conference about cheaper medicines.-
Op-ed from Assistant Minister White – A year of delivering healthcare for Tasmanians
Read Assistant Minister White's opinion piece on Medicare in Tasmania published in the Mercury Times on 26 January 2026. -
$16.5 million to turn groundbreaking health research into real-world solutions
The Albanese Government is investing $16.5 million in health and medical research projects to turn concepts into practical solutions that improve care and prevent disease. -
Erina Medicare Urgent Care Clinic now open
The Albanese Government is delivering for residents on the Central Coast with the opening of the Erina Medicare Urgent Care Clinic. -
TV interview with Minister Butler, Today Show - 19 January 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Karl Stefanovic and Sarah Abo