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.
Radio interview with Minister Butler, ABC Sydney – 30 April 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Hamish MacDonald on specialist fees-
Radio interview with Minister Butler, ABC Alice Springs – 30 April 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Stewart Brash. -
Radio interview with Minister Butler, ABC Radio Sydney – 30 April 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Hamish Macdonald on specialist fees. 
Radio interview with Minister McAllister, ABC Radio Darwin – 30 April 2026
Read the transcript of Minister McAllister's interview with Lara Stimpson on securing the NDIS.-
Australia eliminates trachoma endemic
The World Health Organization has confirmed Australia has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, a landmark achievement for people and communities and a significant step in preventing avoidable vision loss. -
Opening of three health facilities in Central Australia
The Australian Government is delivering for First Nations people living in Central Australia with better access to culturally safe primary health care, closer to home.