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.
New PBS listing for Australians living with motor neurone disease
Australians living with a type of motor neurone disease (MND) will have access to a new cheaper treatment through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).-
Press conference with Minister Butler, Adelaide – 11 September 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference on a new PBS listing for motor neurone disease, gender affirming care, Whyalla Steelworks, and aged care. 
Doorstop interview with Assistant Minister White, Hobart – 11 September 2026
Read the transcript of Assistant Minister White's doorstop interview about centres of excellence for long-acting reversible contraceptives.-
TV interview with Minister Butler, Sunrise – 11 September 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Natalie Barr on rent prices and immigration. 
Call for new members for National Aged Care Advisory Council
The Australian Government is inviting applications for membership of the National Aged Care Advisory Council (NACAC), with an expression of interest now open to appoint six experienced individuals to the Council.-
Australian Government set to improve access to affordable contraception across Australia
Women across Australia will soon have more choice and better access to long-acting reversible contraception, with leading centres set to provide the gold standard in women’s contraceptive care across the country.