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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Read the latest media releases, speeches and transcripts.
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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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. -
Radio interview with Minister Butler, ABC Radio Melbourne Mornings - 20 November 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Rafael Epstein about Government support for cohealth in Melbourne. -
Press conference with Minister Butler, Melbourne – 20 November 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference about the Medicare Mental Health Check In service; cohealth services; gender-affirming care; and the National Health Reform Agreement. -
Provider identified to deliver National Early Intervention Service
The Albanese Government has selected St Vincent’s Health Australia to deliver a new free digital mental health service, Medicare Mental Health Check In, launching on 1 January 2026. -
Press conference with Minister Butler, Adelaide – 17 November 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference about the new owners of Bedford's Panorama site