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.
Strengthening aged care for every older Australian
The Australian Government is listening to the experiences of older Australians and taking the necessary action to refine the aged care system and build on its once-in-a-generation reforms.
TV interview with Minister Butler, Sunrise – 16 October 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Natalie Barr on private health insurance rebate; investment into aged care.
TV interview with Assistant Minister White, News24 Afternoon Agenda – 15 October 2026
Read the transcript of Assistant Minister White's interview with Deborah Knight on private health insurance rebates; AMA suggested exemptions.-
TV interview with Minister Butler, ABC Afternoon Briefing – 15 October 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Patricia Karvelas on private health insurance rebates; investment into aged care. -
Independent expert review of aged care assessment tool
The Albanese Government will commission an independent review of the aged care classification and prioritisation assessment mechanisms, as the latest step in a series of refinements the Government is making to ensure older Australians can have confidence in the assessment process. -
Doorstop Interview with Minister Butler, Canberra – 14 October 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's Doorstop Interview on private health insurance rebates and investment into aged care.