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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Press conference with Minister Butler, Melbourne – 2 December 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference about the opening of CSL Seqirus' new vaccine manufacturing facility in Melbourne; US tariffs; and GLP-1.-
High-tech vaccine plant opens in Melbourne
Australia’s sovereign vaccine manufacturing capability has been given a major boost with the opening of the Southern Hemisphere’s first cell-based vaccine manufacturing facility in Victoria. -
$6.6 million investment into early detection of anal cancer
The Albanese Government is investing $6.6 million to help prevent, diagnose and treat anal cancer. -
TV interview with Minister Butler, Sunrise – 28 November 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Natalie Barr about national security legislation and energy relief.
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First full Disability Royal Commission Progress Report released
The Albanese Government is committed to improving the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of people with disability. -
Scholarships for First Nations health students
The Australian Government is proud to announce applications for the 2026 Indigenous Health Scholarship Program (IHSP) open today, 26 November 2025. -
Australia endorses Belém Health Action Plan
The Albanese Government has endorsed the Belém Health Action Plan for the Adaptation of the Health Sector to Climate Change. -
Provider identified for the Torquay Medicare Urgent Clinic
The Albanese Government is pleased to announce a provider has been selected to operate the new Torquay Medicare Urgent Care Clinic following a competitive tender process led by the Western Victoria Primary Health Network. -
TV interview with Minister Butler, Sunrise – 21 November 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Natalie Barr about migration. -
Cohealth GP services to remain open while review underway
The Australian Government will provide up to $1.5 million of funding to support the continuation of cohealth’s general practice services through to 31 July 2026.