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.
Press conference with Minister Butler, Canberra – 29 July 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference on school program that prevents teen vaping; Ramsay psychology clinics; Bedford; WA hospital funding.
Tuggeranong Medicare Mental Health Centre opens
People living in Canberra’s southern suburbs can now access free, walk-in mental health support at the new Tuggeranong Medicare Mental Health Centre.-
Television interview with Minister Butler, Sunrise – 29 July 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Natalie Barr on medical cannabis; e-scooters. -
Television interview with Minister Butler, Today Show – 29 July 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Sarah Abo on cheaper medicines; bulk billing. -
Radio interview with Minister Butler, ABC Radio National – 29 July 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Sally Sara on cheaper medicines; bulk billing. 
Television interview with Assistant Minister White, Afternoon Briefing - 29 July 2025
Read the transcript of Assistant Minister White's interview with Patricia Karvelas aid to Gaza, Medicare, US relations and tariffs, net zero policy and Tasmania election results.