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.
Contact
Latest media
Read the latest media releases, speeches and transcripts.
TV interview with Minister Butler, Sunrise – 18 September 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Natalie Barr on migration.-
PBS listing to benefit over 100,000 Australians with eczema
The Australian Government’s continuing investment in cheaper medicines means more than 100,000 Australians with eczema will benefit from a new treatment being listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). -
PBS listing delivers new breast cancer treatment option for Australian women
The Australian Government is continuing to deliver cheaper medicines with thousands of women expected to benefit from expanded access to a treatment on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). -
Press conference with Minister Butler, Canberra – 17 September 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference on a new Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme listing delivering new cancer treatment options for Australian women; veterans and private health insurance. -
Better transparency and choice in health care
The Australian Government has passed legislation to help Australians find the best value when they need specialist medical advice and treatment, fixing the failed Medical Costs Finder. -
Australian Government investment to bring international clinical trial access to Australia, for childhood cancer
The Australian Government is delivering the first investment under the $300 million MRFF Australian Cancer Research Program (ACRP), to bring international CAR-T clinical trials to Australia for children and young people. -
Press conference with Minister Butler, Adelaide – 11 September 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference on a new PBS listing for motor neurone disease, gender affirming care, Whyalla Steelworks, and aged care. -
New PBS listing for Australians living with motor neurone disease
Australians living with a type of motor neurone disease (MND) will have access to a new cheaper treatment through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). -
TV interview with Minister Butler, Sunrise – 11 September 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Natalie Barr on rent prices and immigration. -
Strengthening suicide prevention support for all Australians
On World Suicide Prevention Day, the Albanese Labor Government will provide an additional $82.9 million to leading national suicide prevention services and illuminate Australian Parliament House in recognition of all those affected by suicide.