The Hon Mark Butler MP
Minister for Health and Aged Care
The Hon Anika Wells MP
Minister for Aged Care
Minister for Sport
The Hon Ged Kearney MP
Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care
Assistant Minister for Indigenous Health
The Hon Emma McBride MP
Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
Assistant Minister Rural and Regional Health
The Hon Kate Thwaites MP
Assistant Minister for Social Security, Ageing and Women
Latest media
Read the latest media releases, speeches and transcripts from the ministers of the Health and Aged Care portfolio.
Minister for Health and Aged Care, press conference - 14 December 2024
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference which covered PBS treatment for severe eczema, nuclear power and paracetamol changes.-
Securing cheaper medicines for people with severe eczema
The Australian Government has ensured thousands of Australians living with severe eczema will continue to have access to affordable treatments. 
Liz Hefren-Webb appointed as Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner
Ms Liz Hefren-Webb has been appointed as the new Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner, commencing January 20 2025.-
A better way: suicide prevention in First Nations communities
The Australian Government, in partnership with Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Australia, are today launching the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention Strategy 2025-2035. -
Working collaboratively to underpin private hospital viability
Today, the Health Minister presented a substantial package of reform proposals for consideration by the first meeting of the Private Health CEO Forum, to support the viability of private hospitals, while making the entire system fairer and more sustainable for patients. -
Free dementia training resource for health and aged care workers
The Australian Government is continuing its investment in tackling dementia, unveiling a new training resource to boost care workers’ ability to support people living with dementia.
Archives for former ministers
Media releases, speeches and transcripts from former ministers of the Health portfolio are available in the former ministers' media centre.
Visit the National Library of Australia's web archive for older media releases, speeches and transcripts.