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.
Funding secured to support Australia's leading Research Translation Centres
The Australian Government is investing $12 million to support Australia’s leading Research Translation Centres (RTCs) in driving the integration of evidence based healthcare to deliver better health outcomes.-
Television interview with Minister Butler, Sunrise – 20 June 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Monique Wright. -
Radio interview with Minister Butler, 5AA Mornings – 19 June 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Graeme Goodings on pathology tests; prostate cancer tests; RSV vaccines; vaping; mental health; strengthening Medicare; IVF. -
Press conference with Minister Butler, Adelaide – 18 June 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference about the Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme; strengthening Medicare; specialist fees; and proton therapy. -
Free Medicare chronic wound care scheme starts
Older Australians with diabetes will save millions of dollars on chronic wound products with the launch of the Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme (CWCS) thanks to the Australian Government. -
Speech from Minister Butler, Lowitja Institute 4th International Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Conference – 17 June 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's speech at Lowitja Institute 4th International Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Conference on Kaurna Country, Adelaide.