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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Television interview with Minister Butler on ABC Afternoon Briefing – 29 October 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Patricia Karvelas on Strengthening Medicare; gender affirming care.-
Over $9 million for health and medical research partnerships
The Australian Government is strengthening research partnerships that will deliver better care for Aboriginal communities across Australia, with more than $9 million invested in new health and medical research projects.
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Television interview with Minister Butler, Sunrise - 28 October 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Natalie Barr and Matt Shirvington on sunscreens and the skin cancer prevention campaign. -
Cheaper medicine for kidney disease patients
Tens of thousands of Australians living with chronic kidney disease will soon have access to more cheaper medicines on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. -
Press conference with Minister Butler, Canberra – 28 October 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference about cheaper medicine for kidney disease patients; brain cancer; child care; and strengthening Medicare.
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Delivering better access to contraception for Australian women
Australian women will soon have better access to affordable contraceptive options thanks to the Australian Government’s landmark women’s health package. -
Press conference with Minister Butler, Parliament House – 27 October 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler and Assistant Minister White's press conference on better access to contraception for Australian women; Pelvic Pain Clinics; more bulk billing for Australians; women's health. -
Radio interview with Minister Butler, ABC Radio National – 27 October 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Sally Sara on better access to contraception for Australian Women; environmental reform. -
Television interview with Minister Butler, Today – 27 October 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Sarah Abo. -
Television interview with Minister Butler, Sunrise – 24 October 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with David Woiwod.