The government is now operating in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election.

Ministers

The Hon Emma McBride MP

Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
Assistant Minister Rural and Regional Health

Learn about Assistant Minister McBride and her responsibilities in the Health and Aged Care portfolio.

The Hon Emma McBride MP
Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
Assistant Minister Rural and Regional Health

Emma McBride is the Federal Member for Dobell. She has served in the parliament since 2016.

Emma is the Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, and Assistant Minister for Rural and Regional Health.

Read Asst Minister McBride's biography

Contact a minister

Latest media

Read the latest media releases, speeches and transcripts.

See Asst Minister McBride's media

  • Impact of diabetes on rural and regional Australia

    Media release
    The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has today released its report Diabetes: Australian Facts, revealing the significant impact of diabetes on people living in rural and regional Australia.

  • One-Stop mental health hubs for families a step closer

    Media release
    Victorian families will soon have access to a one-stop shop for mental health care and health and wellbeing support for the whole family – with providers selected for three Infant, Child and Family Health and Wellbeing Hubs.