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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National apology and recognition for Thalidomide survivors and their families
On Wednesday, 29 November 2023, the Australian Government will issue a formal national apology to all Australians impacted by the Thalidomide Tragedy.-
Thousands of illegal vapes kept from Australian stores and schools
More than 35 tonnes of vaping products suspected to contain nicotine have been detected at the border through a joint campaign between the Australian Border Force (ABF) and the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) over the past month. -
Minister for Health and Aged Care - press conference - 7 November 2023
Read the transcript for Minister Butler's press conference in Sydney on Operation OBELIA; COVID Response Inquiry; assessment and support services for people with ADHD report; Medicare investments. -
New treatment for women battling aggressive breast cancer
Women diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer will have access to new treatment through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). -
Minister for Health and Aged Care - speech - 3 November 2023
Read Minister Butler's speech at the Whitlam Institute to celebrate the Whitlam Community Health Program -
Second Medicare Urgent Care Clinic opens in South Australia
The Australian Government is delivering on its commitment to South Australians, with the Marion Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (Medicare UCC) opening from 6 November at the Marion Domain Mental and Dental Centre. -
New era in cancer care for all Australians
The Australian Government has released the landmark Australian Cancer Plan, which aims to improve prevention, screening, treatment, and management of all cancers for all people. -
Provider finalised for Coffs Harbour Medicare Urgent Care Clinic
The Australian Government is delivering on its commitment to the people of Coffs Harbour with a provider for the Coffs Harbour Urgent Care Clinic finalised, following an Expression of Interest process. -
Provider selected for Gold Coast Medicare Urgent Care Clinic
The Australian Government is delivering on its commitment to Gold Coast residents with a provider for the Gold Coast Medicare Urgent Care Clinic selected, following an Expression of Interest process. -
Minister for Health and Aged Care - press conference - 1 November 2023
Read the transcript for Minister Butler's press conference in Adelaide on the largest investment in bulk billing in the 40-year history of Medicare.