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.
New members to continue to drive Australia’s Disability Strategy forward
The Australian Government has announced seven new appointments to Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031 Advisory Council.
Ending the abuse and mistreatment of older people
Today, the Albanese Government, together with all state and territory governments, launches the National Plan to End the Abuse and Mistreatment of Older People 2026-2036.
TV interview with Minister Butler, Sunrise – 13 March 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Natalie Barr on the lung cancer screening program.
Press conference with Assistant Minister McBride, Mackay – 13 March 2026
Read the transcript of Assistant Minister McBride's press conference on the opening of a Medicare Urgent Care Clinic in Mackay.-
Women’s health trial to expand access to cheaper medicines
The Australian Government is continuing to deliver more choice, lower costs and better health care for women.
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Medicare Urgent Care Clinic opens in Mackay
The Albanese Government is delivering for residents in Mackay with the opening of the Mackay Medicare Urgent Care Clinic.