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, 5AA Breakfast – 17 November 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with David Penberthy and Will Goodings about additional support for the sale of Bedford Group.-
Additional support for Bedford sale
The Albanese Government welcomes today’s announcement of the expected sale of South Australian NDIS provider Bedford to The Disability Trust, a reputable not-for-profit disability service provider. -
Radio interview with Minister Butler, ABC Adelaide Breakfast – 17 November 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Sonya Feldhoff and Rory McClaren about additional government support for the sale of Bedford Group. -
Provider identified for Burwood Medicare Urgent Care Clinic
The Australian Government is pleased to announce provider has been selected to operate the new Burwood Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) following a competitive tender process led by the Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network. -
TV interview with Minister Butler, Sunrise – 14 November 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Natalie Barr. -
Government delivers 11 new Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinics
The Australian Government is announcing the locations of 11 new Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinics across Australia, expanding access to specialised care for women and girls living in the regions and outer suburbs. -
Cheaper cancer and chronic conditions medicines now on PBS
Australians living with cancer and chronic conditions will now have access to life-changing medicine thanks to a new listing on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). -
Press conference with Minister Butler, Adelaide – 13 November 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference about a new myeloma treatment added to the PBS; mental health; hospital funding; and proton beam therapy. -
More care for more patients at Batemans Bay Medicare Urgent Care Clinic
The Australian Government is delivering on its commitment and making it easier for people living on the South Coast of NSW to get the health care they need by extending operating hours at the Batemans Bay Medicare Urgent Care Clinic. -
Review of National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement released
The Australian Government welcomes the final report of the Productivity Commission’s Review of the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement, tabled in parliament and released publicly yesterday, and thanks the commission for their work in undertaking the review.