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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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. -
Minister Butler press conference at Flinders Medical Centre - 31 October 2022
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's doorstop on Flinders Medical Centre upgrade; SA Aboriginal Arts and Cultural Centre; IUD’s; women’s health; SA Cabinet documents. -
$400 million upgrade for Flinders Medical Centre
The Australian Government will partner with the South Australian Malinauskas Government to deliver $400 million for a once-in-a-generation upgrade to the Flinders Medical Centre. -
Minister for Health and Aged Care - joint press conference - Friday 28th October
Read the transcript of a Minister Butler, Sharon Claydon MP, Pat Conroy MP and Meryl Swanson MP press conference on GP Access After Hours clinics; Urgent Care Clinics; hospital funding. -
Radio interview with Minister Butler and Dan Cox, ABC Newcastle - 28 October 2022
Read the transcript of the radio interview with Minister Butler and Dan Cox on Hunter GP access after hours; strengthening Medicare; Urgent Care Clinics.