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, Adelaide – 1 February 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference on new prostate cancer treatments being added to the PBS.-
TV interview with Minister Butler, Sunday Agenda - 1 February 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Andrew Clennell. -
Cheaper medicines to help men fight prostate cancer
From today, Australians with an aggressive form of prostate cancer will have access to cheaper medicines on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). -
Nollamara Medicare Urgent Care Clinic now open
The Australian Government is delivering for residents in northern Perth with the opening of the Nollamara Medicare Urgent Care Clinic. -
TV interview with Minister Butler, Today Show - 30 January 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Karl Stefanovic and Sarah Abo on Nipah virus. -
Radio interview with Minister Butler, Radio National - 30 January 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Sally Sara on public hospital funding, Thriving Kids, aged care and Nipah virus. -
TV interview with Minister Butler, Sunrise - 30 January 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Natalie Barr. -
Medicare Mental Health Centre for Bondi now open
Free, walk in mental health support is now available in Bondi for people affected by the terrorist attack, as part of the Government’s response to support the local community. -
Inner Brisbane Medicare Urgent Care Clinic
The Australian Government is delivering for residents in Brisbane with the opening of the Inner Brisbane Medicare Urgent Care Clinic. -
Northcote Medicare Urgent Care Clinic now open
The Australian Government is delivering for residents in Northcote with the opening of the Northcote Medicare Urgent Care Clinic.