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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, Today Show – 23 June 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Rae's interview with Tom Steinfort.-
Call for new members to the Aged Care Quality and Safety Advisory Council
The Australian Government is inviting applications for membership of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Advisory Council. -
New Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner appointed
Ms Jodi Cassar has been appointed as the new Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner, to lead Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aged care reform through to the appointment of a permanent Commissioner. -
Radio interview with Minister Rae, ABC Radio Perth – 19 June 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Rae's interview with Nadia Mitsopoulos. -
Radio interview with Minister Rae, ABC Radio National – 4 June 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Rae's interview with Sally Sara on aged care assessments. 
Priority aged care support for Australians with MND
Motor Neurone Disease is a rare, incurable and fatal condition which is invariably characterised by a rapid deterioration in physical function.-
TV interview with Minister Rae, Today Show – 2 June 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Rae's interview with Karl Stefanovic about the Budget 2026; and housing. -
Doorstop interview with Minister Rae, Canberra – 2 June 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Rae's doorstop interview about aged care. -
Radio interview with Minister Rae, ABC Radio Melbourne – 2 June 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Rae's interview with Charlie Pickering about aged care wait times. -
Delivering more aged care beds in Perth and the Hunter
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering more aged care beds where they are needed most, to ensure every older Australian can access the world-class aged care they deserve.