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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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).-
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. -
Radio interview with Minister Butler, ABC Radio National – 7 September 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Sally Sarah about Digital Duty of Care draft bill, illicit vapes and tobacco, veterans’ healthcare, superannuation, migration, and Women’s Health Week.. -
More choice, lower costs for one million women
More than one million Australian women have accessed cheaper medicines for contraception, endometriosis and menopause thanks to the Australian Government’s landmark nearly $800 million Women’s Health Package. -
TV interview with Minister Butler, Sunrise – 4 September 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Natalie Barr on social media; aged care.