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.
TV interview with Minister Butler, Sunrise – 5 December 2012
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Natalie Barr on social media minimum age.-
Provider identified for the Erina Medicare Urgent Care Clinic
The Albanese Government is pleased to announce a provider has been selected to operate the new Erina Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) following a competitive tender process led by the Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network. -
Radio interview with Minister Butler, ABC Melbourne – 5 December 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Raf Epstein on private health insurance; bulk billing; specialist fees; meningococcal B vaccines. -
$9.6 million investment to strengthen healthcare for all Australians
The Albanese Government is investing $9.6 million into research to better support Australians who rely heavily on health services, helping to meet growing demand on the health system. -
$41.7 million to help eliminate HIV transmission by 2030
The Australian Government is investing $41.7 million over three years to continue progress towards eliminating HIV transmission in Australia by 2030. -
Minister Butler press conference, Adelaide – 4 December 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference in Adelaide on PBS listing of new MS treatment; older patients in hospital; proton therapy.