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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Radio interview with Minister Butler, ABC Adelaide Breakfast – 17 November 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Sonya Feldhoff and Rory McClaren about additional government support for the sale of Bedford Group.-
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 -
Radio interview with Minister Butler, 5AA Breakfast – 17 November 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with David Penberthy and Will Goodings about additional support for the sale of Bedford Group. -
Provider identified for Burwood Medicare Urgent Care Clinic
The Australian Government is pleased to announce provider has been selected to operate the new Burwood Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) following a competitive tender process led by the Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network. -
TV interview with Minister Butler, Sunrise – 14 November 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Natalie Barr. -
Government delivers 11 new Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinics
The Australian Government is announcing the locations of 11 new Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinics across Australia, expanding access to specialised care for women and girls living in the regions and outer suburbs. -
Cheaper cancer and chronic conditions medicines now on PBS
Australians living with cancer and chronic conditions will now have access to life-changing medicine thanks to a new listing on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). -
Press conference with Minister Butler, Adelaide – 13 November 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference about a new myeloma treatment added to the PBS; mental health; hospital funding; and proton beam therapy. -
Press conference with Minister Butler, Melbourne – 12 November 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference about Strengthening Medicare; gender affirming care; and proton beam therapy. -
Delivering bulk billing for all Australians
The Australian Government is making the single largest investment in Medicare since its creation over 40 years ago with our $8.5 billion package delivering on our commitment to more bulk billing and more doctors for all Australians.