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 NDIA Board Chair and members announced
The Australian Government has appointed Dr Graeme Innes AM as the new Chair of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) Board, following the resignation of Mr Kurt Fearnley AO.-
TV interview with Minister Butler, ABC News Breakfast – 26 October 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with James Glenday on MP safety, better access to medicines for women, and the Victoria state election. -
Radio interview with Minister Butler, ABC Radio National – 26 October 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Sally Sara on Helen Haines, cheaper and easier access to medicines for Australian women, and Digital Duty of Care Bill. -
Commonwealth Ombudsman's inquiry into the Single Assessment System
The Government welcomes the Ombudsman’s inquiry into the Single Assessment System. -
TV interview with Minister Butler, Today Show – 26 October 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Tom Steinfort on MP safety, Victorian state election and better access to medicines for women. -
Cheaper and easier access to medicines for Australian women
The Australian Government is continuing to deliver more choice, lower costs and better health care for women with an expanded pharmacy trial set to provide access to medicines.