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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Radio interview with Minister Butler, ABC Radio National - 23 April 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Sally Sara on securing the future of the NDIS, private health insurance and aged care.-
Radio interview with Minister Butler, FIVEaa Breakfast - 23 April 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with David Penberthy and Will Goodings on securing the future of the NDIS. -
TV interview with Minister Butler, Today Show - 23 April 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Sarah Abo and Karl Stefanovic on securing the future of the NDIS. -
Securing the future of the NDIS for future generations
The Australian Government is taking the next steps to restore the NDIS to its original intent of supporting people with permanent and significant disability – and securing the Scheme for future generations. -
More beds, more packages and better care for older Australians
The Australian Government has listened to older Australians, their families, advocates and providers – and in the 2026 Budget will invest $3 billion to deliver more beds, more packages and better care for older Australians. -
Whyalla Medicare Urgent Care Clinic now open
The Australian Government is delivering for residents in South Australia with the opening of the Whyalla Medicare Urgent Care Clinic. -
TV interview with Minister Butler, ABC 730 – 22 April 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Sarah Ferguson on securing the NDIS for future generations. -
Q&A with Minister Butler, National Press Club – 22 April 2026
Read the transcript of the Q&A with Minister Butler after his address to the National Press Club. -
Minister Butler speech at the National Press Club – 22 April 2026
Read Minister Butler's speech to the National Press Club on securing the NDIS for future generations. -
Free RSV vaccine for older Australians
The Australian Government is introducing free Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccinations for older Australians to ensure they are protected from the common and potentially deadly virus.