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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First year of Medicare data shows welcome increase to bulk billing in regional Victoria
Medicare billing data shows the Albanese Government’s record investment to strengthen Medicare one year ago has revived bulk billing, with Australians in regional Victoria having an additional 585,900 free visits to the GP in the past year.-
Establishing Genomics Australia
The Australian Government is establishing a new national body to provide leadership, coordination and expertise so all Australians can reap the benefits of cutting-edge genomic research and technologies. -
Rosemary Huxtable appointed to develop National Health and Medical Research Strategy
Ms Rosemary Huxtable AO PSM has been appointed to develop the National Health and Medical Research Strategy (strategy). -
Radio interview with Minister Butler and Patricia Karvelas, ABC RN Breakfast - 14 November 2024
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Patricia Karvelas on national anti-vaping program for young people; vaping; social media reforms; access to terminations in hospitals. -
Minister for Health and Aged Care, press conference – 13 November 2024
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference in Brisbane on the national anti-vaping program for young people and social media ban. -
National anti-vaping program for young Australians
The Australian Government is rolling out a national program to prevent young people from taking up vaping.
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Radio interview with Minister Butler, Craig Zonca and Loretta Ryan, ABC Brisbane Breakfast – 13 November 2024
Read the transcript of the interview with Minister Butler and Craig Zonca on the national anti-vaping program for young people and plain packaging. -
Radio interview with Minister Butler and Ali Moore, ABC Radio Melbourne - 13 November 2024
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Ali Moore on tobacco control laws; national anti-vaping program for young people; access to terminations in hospital. -
Radio interview with Minister Butler and Peter Fegan, 4BC Brisbane Breakfast – 13 November 2024
Read the transcript of the interview with Minister Butler and Peter Fegan on the national anti-vaping program for young people and the US election. -
Radio interview with Minister Butler and David Bevan, ABC Adelaide Mornings - 11 November 2024
Read the transcript of the interview with Minister Butler and David Bevan on aged care reforms.