Biography
Mark Butler has been the Labor Member for Port Adelaide and Hindmarsh in the Federal Parliament since 2007 and is the Minister for Health, Disability and Ageing.
Mark served as Minister for Ageing and Australia’s first Minister for Mental Health in the Gillard Government. He has also held the ministries of Housing, Homelessness, Social Inclusion, Climate Change, Water and the Environment.
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Minister Butler press conference, Royal Adelaide Hospital – 2 August 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference on the August PBS listings including medicine for rare brain cancer-
August PBS listings include first new treatment in 20 years for rare brain cancer
Australians with certain types of cancers and genetic disorders will have access to cheaper medicines from 1 August 2026 including the first new treatment in 20 years for patients with a rare, incurable brain cancer. -
TV interview with Minister Butler, Sky News – 2 August 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Andrew Clennell on August PBS listings; private health insurance. -
TV interview with Minister Butler, Sunrise – 31 July 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Natalie Barr on private health insurance. -
Radio interview with Minister Butler, ABC Sydney Drive – 30 July 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Thomas Oriti on early detection tests for Alzheimer's; Medicare; NDIS. -
Minister Butler doorstop, Sydney – 30 July 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's doorstop on advances in medical research. -
Press conference with Minister Butler, Adelaide – 29 July 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler’s press conference about bulk billing. -
$430 million to power the next generation of Australian health and medical researchers
The Australian Government investing almost $430 million to support the nation's highest performing scientists to tackle some of Australia’s greatest health challenges. -
Delivering more aged care beds for the Illawarra
The Australian Government is delivering more aged care beds where they are needed most, as soon as possible, ensuring older Australians can access the world-class care they deserve.
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TV interview with Minister Butler, Sunrise – 24 July 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Natalie Barr.