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, ABC News Breakfast – 19 August 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with James Glenday about tobacco excises and NDIS reforms.-
TV interview with Minister Butler, Sunrise – 19 August 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Natalie Barr about NDIS reform. -
Minister Butler doorstop, Canberra – 19 August 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's doorstop on NDIS reforms and aged care. -
TV interview with Minister Butler, Today Show – 19 August 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Tom Steinfort about NDIS reforms. -
Legislation to secure the future of the NDIS passed by the Senate
The Government has secured the future of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), with legislation to make the scheme safer, clearer and more sustainable for participants, passed by the Senate today. -
Press conference with Minister Butler and Minister McAllister, Canberra – 18 August 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler and Minister McAllister's press conference about aged care and securing the future of the NDIS. -
TV interview with Minister Butler, Sunrise – 14 August 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Natalie Barr. -
Helping Australians reduce their dementia risk
Dementia is the leading cause of death in Australia, but evidence shows nearly half of all cases can be delayed or prevented by addressing known risk factors. -
TV interview with Minister Butler, Today Show – 10 August 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Sylvia Jeffreys about polls; immigration; and drones. -
Strengthening Medicare: Bulk billing on the up
The Australian Government’s record investment in strengthening Medicare is delivering big benefits for Australians, with access to bulk billing continuing to increase way ahead of schedule.