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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TV interview with Minister Butler, Sunrise – 14 November 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Natalie Barr.-
Press conference with Minister Butler, Adelaide – 13 November 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference about a new myeloma treatment added to the PBS; mental health; hospital funding; and proton beam therapy. -
Cheaper cancer and chronic conditions medicines now on PBS
Australians living with cancer and chronic conditions will now have access to life-changing medicine thanks to a new listing on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). -
Review of National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement released
The Australian Government welcomes the final report of the Productivity Commission’s Review of the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement, tabled in parliament and released publicly yesterday, and thanks the commission for their work in undertaking the review. -
Press conference with Minister Butler, Melbourne – 12 November 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference about Strengthening Medicare; gender affirming care; and proton beam therapy. -
More care for more patients at Batemans Bay Medicare Urgent Care Clinic
The Australian Government is delivering on its commitment and making it easier for people living on the South Coast of NSW to get the health care they need by extending operating hours at the Batemans Bay Medicare Urgent Care Clinic. -
Delivering bulk billing for all Australians
The Australian Government is making the single largest investment in Medicare since its creation over 40 years ago with our $8.5 billion package delivering on our commitment to more bulk billing and more doctors for all Australians. -
Tasman Peninsula community to benefit from bulk billing clinic
Residents on the Tasman Peninsula will be among the first to feel the benefits of the Australian Government’s historic $8.5 billion investment in Medicare, with the Tasman Medical Practice transitioning to full bulk billing from 1 November for every patient. -
New NDIA CEO to shape future of scheme
The Australian Government has today announced Mr Graeme Head AO as the new chief executive officer of the National Disability Insurance Agency. -
New campaign to promote free lung cancer screening program
Reinforcing that when it comes to lung cancer It’s Good to Know early, the Albanese Government’s new national campaign will encourage eligible Australians to take part in the National Lung Cancer Screening Program.