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.
Boosting health care for victim survivors of family, domestic and sexual violence in Gippsland
Women and children leaving family, domestic and sexual violence (FDSV) will receive wraparound health care through an Albanese Government pilot program launched this month in Gippsland, Victoria.
Over $9 million for health and medical research partnerships
The Australian Government is strengthening research partnerships that will deliver better care for Aboriginal communities across Australia, with more than $9 million invested in new health and medical research projects.
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Press conference with Minister Butler, Canberra – 28 October 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference about cheaper medicine for kidney disease patients; brain cancer; child care; and strengthening Medicare.
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Cheaper medicine for kidney disease patients
Tens of thousands of Australians living with chronic kidney disease will soon have access to more cheaper medicines on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. -
Television interview with Minister Butler, Sunrise - 28 October 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Natalie Barr and Matt Shirvington on sunscreens and the skin cancer prevention campaign. 
International Day of People with Disability 2025 Ambassadors announced
The Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme has today announced this year’s International Day of People with Disability Ambassadors for Australia.