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.
Radio interview with Minister Butler, ABC Adelaide – 3 October 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Sonya Feldhoff on Commonwealth support for Bedford.-
Launceston Urgent Care Clinic eases winter pressure on Launceston General Hospital
The Australian Government’s Medicare Urgent Care Clinic in Launceston has played a key role in easing pressure on the Launceston General Hospital (LGH) during the busy winter months, giving patients faster access to care and supporting the hospital to focus on emergencies. -
Television interview with Minister Butler, Sunrise – 3 October 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Natalie Barr on hospital funding. -
New provider for the Mount Gambier Medicare Urgent Care Clinic
The Australian Government is pleased to announce a new provider has been selected to operate the Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) in Mount Gambier, following a competitive tender process led by Country South Australia Primary Health Network. -
Statement from Minister Butler – 3 October 2025
Read the statement on support for Bedford. -
Radio interview with Minister Butler, 5AA – 3 October 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with David Penberthy on Commonwealth support for Bedford.