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.
Cheaper medicines for people fighting leukaemia and migraines
The Australian Government is continuing to deliver cheaper medicines with Australians with types of leukaemia and severe migraines to pay less for expanded Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines from 1 June 2026.
Supporting First Nations mothers and babies
The Australian Government is investing a further $44.4 million in Birthing on Country services across Australia to continue the great work being done to improve outcomes for First Nations mothers and babies.-
TV interview with Minister Butler, Today Show – 3 June 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Sarah Abo about the minimum wage increase; AUKUS; and fuel security. 
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.-
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.