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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Australia's smoking rates declining
Smoking and vaping rates are declining or stable, according to the 2025 Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s long-running comprehensive study on smoking, vaping and drug use, the National Drug Strategy Household Survey.-
TV interview with Minister Butler, ABC News Breakfast – 17 July 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Emma Rebellato on smoking survey results; domestic violence; Laos methanol poisoning. -
Radio interview with Minister Butler, 5AA Mornings – 17 July 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Graeme Goodings on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, private health insurance, aged care and pharmacist fees. -
TV interview with Minister Butler, Sunrise – 17 July 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Natalie Barr on the Laos methanol poisoning charges. -
Press conference with Minister Butler, Adelaide – 17 July 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler’s press conference about smoking survey results; illicit tobacco market; Laos methanol poisoning charges; and MS medication on PBS. -
Radio interview with Minister Butler, ABC Radio National Breakfast – 17 July 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Sally Sara on smoking survey results, aged care reforms and the National Disability Insurance Scheme. -
Press conference with Minister Butler, Bendigo – 14 July 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference on healthcare in Bendigo. -
Radio interview with Minister Butler, ABC Central Victoria Breakfast – 14 July 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Rebecca Norman on aged care; maternal health services; Thriving Kids; NDIS; bulk billing in Bendigo. -
TV interview with Minister Butler, Today Show - 13 July 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Charles Croucher. -
TV interview with Minister Butler, Sunrise - 10 July 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Natalie Barr.