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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Cohealth GP services to remain open while review underway
The Australian Government will provide up to $1.5 million of funding to support the continuation of cohealth’s general practice services through to 31 July 2026.-
Radio interview with Minister Butler, ABC Radio Melbourne Mornings - 20 November 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Rafael Epstein about Government support for cohealth in Melbourne. -
Press conference with Minister Butler, Melbourne – 20 November 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference about the Medicare Mental Health Check In service; cohealth services; gender-affirming care; and the National Health Reform Agreement. -
Provider identified to deliver National Early Intervention Service
The Albanese Government has selected St Vincent’s Health Australia to deliver a new free digital mental health service, Medicare Mental Health Check In, launching on 1 January 2026. -
Radio interview with Minister Butler, 5AA Breakfast – 17 November 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with David Penberthy and Will Goodings about additional support for the sale of Bedford Group. -
Additional support for Bedford sale
The Albanese Government welcomes today’s announcement of the expected sale of South Australian NDIS provider Bedford to The Disability Trust, a reputable not-for-profit disability service provider. -
Press conference with Minister Butler, Adelaide – 17 November 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference about the new owners of Bedford's Panorama site -
Radio interview with Minister Butler, ABC Adelaide Breakfast – 17 November 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Sonya Feldhoff and Rory McClaren about additional government support for the sale of Bedford Group. -
Provider identified for Burwood Medicare Urgent Care Clinic
The Australian Government is pleased to announce provider has been selected to operate the new Burwood Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) following a competitive tender process led by the Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network. -
TV interview with Minister Butler, Sunrise – 14 November 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Natalie Barr.