The Hon Mark Butler MP
Minister for Health and Ageing
Minister for Disability and the National Disability Insurance Scheme
Senator the Hon Jenny McAllister
Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme
The Hon Sam Rae MP
Minister for Aged Care and Seniors
The Hon Emma McBride MP
Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
Assistant Minister for Rural and Regional Health
The Hon Rebecca White MP
Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care
Assistant Minister for Indigenous Health
Assistant Minister for Women
Special Envoy
Mr Dan Repacholi MP
Special Envoy for Men's Health
Latest media
Read the latest media releases, speeches and transcripts from the ministers of the Health, Disability and Ageing portfolio.
Press conference with Minister Butler, Adelaide – 17 July 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler’s press conference about smoking survey results; illicit tobacco market; Laos methanol poisoning charges; and MS medication on PBS.-
Australia's smoking rates declining
Smoking and vaping rates are declining or stable, according to the 2025 Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s long-running comprehensive study on smoking, vaping and drug use, the National Drug Strategy Household Survey. -
TV interview with Minister Butler, Sunrise – 17 July 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Natalie Barr on the Laos methanol poisoning charges. -
Radio interview with Minister Butler, ABC Radio National Breakfast – 17 July 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Sally Sara on smoking survey results, aged care reforms and the National Disability Insurance Scheme. -
Radio interview with Minister Butler, 5AA Mornings – 17 July 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Graeme Goodings on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, private health insurance, aged care and pharmacist fees. -
TV interview with Minister Butler, ABC News Breakfast – 17 July 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Emma Rebellato on smoking survey results; domestic violence; Laos methanol poisoning.