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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TV interview with Minister Butler, Sunrise – 6 November 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Monique Wright on alcohol tax and David Jones.-
Mental health supports extended ahead of the first anniversary of the antisemitic Bondi terrorist attack
As the one-year anniversary of the antisemitic Bondi terrorist attack approaches, the Australian Government is extending a range of mental health supports announced in the wake of the tragedy. -
New Medicare health check for 3-year-old children
A new Medicare health check for 3-year-olds is now available, as part of the Australian Government’s rollout of Thriving Kids. -
PBS listings to help children with cystic fibrosis, plus patients with blood cancer and thyroid disease
The Australian Government is giving more young children with cystic fibrosis access to a new treatment option, through an expanded listing on the PBS. -
One year on over 4,000 GP practices bulk bill all patients
One year on from the Australian Government’s record investment in Medicare, more Australians are seeing a GP for free, taking the pressure off household budgets. -
New NDIA Board Chair and members announced
The Australian Government has appointed Dr Graeme Innes AM as the new Chair of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) Board, following the resignation of Mr Kurt Fearnley AO. -
TV interview with Minister Butler, ABC News Breakfast – 26 October 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with James Glenday on MP safety, better access to medicines for women, and the Victoria state election. -
TV interview with Minister Butler, Today Show – 26 October 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Tom Steinfort on MP safety, Victorian state election and better access to medicines for women. -
Cheaper and easier access to medicines for Australian women
The Australian Government is continuing to deliver more choice, lower costs and better health care for women with an expanded pharmacy trial set to provide access to medicines. -
Radio interview with Minister Butler, ABC Radio National – 26 October 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Sally Sara on Helen Haines, cheaper and easier access to medicines for Australian women, and Digital Duty of Care Bill.