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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 – 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.Research funding into Australia's biggest killer
The Australian Government is providing an additional $22.9 million for research grants into the leading cause of death in Australia – dementia - and projects to achieve life improving treatments for people as they age.TV interview with Minister Rae, Sky News – 28 May 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Rae's interview with Kieran Gilbert about capital gains tax; housing; and aged care.TV interview with Minister Rae, Today Show – 26 May 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Rae's interview with Sarah Abo about the Bondi Royal Commission; federal Budget; and Neale Daniher.Statement from Minister Rae – 25 May 2026
I thank Ms Andrea Kelly for her service as Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner, and acknowledge her decision to step down from the role at the end of her period of secondment.TV interview with Minister Rae, Today Show – 20 May 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Rae's interview with Sarah Abo.Radio interview with Minister Rae, 4CA Cairns – 19 May 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Rae's interview with Murray Jones on the Support at Home Consumer Protections Package.