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 and Aged Care.
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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Government supporting Australians living with type 1 diabetes
The Albanese Government is changing the lives for the 130,000 Australians living with type 1 diabetes by subsidising access to the next generation of Omnipod insulin pumps from December 1.-
Help debt wiped for doctors and nurse practitioners to work in rural and remote Australia
A doctor or nurse practitioner who lives and works in the most remote parts of Australia will have their HELP debt wiped under legislation being introduced by the Australian Government today. -
Help debt wiped for doctors and nurse practitioners to work in rural and remote Australia
A doctor or nurse practitioner who lives and works in the most remote parts of Australia will have their HELP debt wiped under legislation being introduced by the Australian Government today. -
A pay rise for aged care workers
Aged care workers are in line for a much deserved pay rise because of the advocacy of unions, the sector and the Australian Government. -
A pay rise for aged care workers
Aged care workers are in line for a much deserved pay rise because of the advocacy of unions, the sector and the Australian Government. -
More vaccines and a new Monkeypox health campaign
The Australian Government is committed to ensuring the safety of those at risk of Monkeypox (MPX) and has been working closely with states, territories and key stakeholders to ensure a coordinated national response. -
Independent review into Medicare compliance
The Albanese Government has appointed respected health economist Dr Pradeep Philip to conduct an independent review into the integrity of Medicare and its compliance mechanisms. -
Minister Butler press conference at Oran Park, Sydney - 3 November 2022
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference with Member for Macarthur Dr Mike Freelander on New Shepherd Centres, COVID-19 and Professional Services Review. -
Consultation opens on draft Australian Cancer Plan
The Australian Government is calling for stakeholder input on the draft Australian Cancer Plan (ACP) which is designed to provide lasting change and improve outcomes for all people affected by cancer. -
$6.5 million boosts support for kids with hearing loss
The Australian Government has delivered on a key election commitment and has provided $6.5 million to The Shepherd Centre to address gaps in hearing services available for children with hearing loss and their families in New South Wales and Tasmania.