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Sam was elected to the Federal Parliament in 2022 and appointed Minister for Aged Care and Seniors on 13 May 2025.
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TV interview with Minister Rae, ABC News Breakfast – 22 April 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Rae's interview with James Glenday on Support at Home investments.
More beds, more packages and better care for older Australians
The Australian Government has listened to older Australians, their families, advocates and providers – and in the 2026 Budget will invest $3 billion to deliver more beds, more packages and better care for older Australians.-
Radio interview with Minister Rae, Radio National Breakfast – 22 April 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Rae's interview with Sally Sara on Support at Home investments. -
TV Interview with Minister Rae, Sky News – 22 April 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Rae's interview with Peter Stefanovic on Support at Home investments. -
Radio interview with Minister Rae, ABC Radio Melbourne – 22 April 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Rae's interview with Raf Epstein on Support at Home investments -
TV interview with Minister Rae, Today Show - 14 April 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Rae's interview with Sarah Abo. -
TV interview with Minister Rae, Today Show - 2 April 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Rae's interview with Jayne Azzopardi on the Prime Minister's address to the nation and fuel supply. -
TV interview with Minister Rae, Sky News – 26 March 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Rae's interview with Trudy McIntosh on fuel supply; Integrated Assessment Tool. -
Radio interview with Minister Rae, ABC Melbourne Drive – 24 March 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Rae's interview with Ali Moore about the Integrated Assessment Tool. -
Ending the abuse and mistreatment of older people
Today, the Albanese Government, together with all state and territory governments, launches the National Plan to End the Abuse and Mistreatment of Older People 2026-2036.