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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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Radio interview with Minister Rae, ABC Illawarra – 17 August 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Rae's interview with Nick Rheinberger on dementia awareness, aged care wait times and the IAT.Radio interview with Minister Rae, 4CA – 17 August 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Rae's interview with Murray Jones about the dementia awareness campaign; and aged care wait times.Radio interview with Minister Rae, ABC Radio Brisbane – 17 August 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Rae's interview with Steve Austin on dementia awareness, aged care wait times and the IAT.Helping Australians reduce their dementia risk
Dementia is the leading cause of death in Australia, but evidence shows nearly half of all cases can be delayed or prevented by addressing known risk factors.Radio interview with Minister Rae, ABC Radio Adelaide – 12 August 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Rae's interview with Leigh Radford on aged care.TV interview with Minister Rae, News24 – 12 August 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Rae's interview with Tom Connell on Support at Home waiting times, CHSP and Private health insurance.Kate Pope PSM appointed acting Inspector-General of Aged Care
The Albanese Government has appointed Ms Kate Pope PSM as acting Inspector-General of Aged Care.Minister Rae doorstop, Creswick – 1 August 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Rae's doorstop on 15% Rise In Aged Care Nurse and Carer Award Wage; Aged CareAnother pay rise for our aged care nurses
The Australian Government is today delivering a fifth increase to award wages to the dedicated nurses who provide aged care services to older Australians.Delivering more aged care beds for the Illawarra
The Australian Government is delivering more aged care beds where they are needed most, as soon as possible, ensuring older Australians can access the world-class care they deserve.