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 McAllister, ABC News Breakfast – 4 November 2026
Read the transcript of Minister McAllister's interview with James Glenday on NDIS fraud blitz.-
TV interview with Minister McAllister, Today Show – 4 November 2026
Read the transcript of Minister McAllister's interview with Slyvia Jeffreys on NDIS fraud blitz. 
New Medicare health check for 3-year-old children
A new Medicare health check for 3-year-olds is now available, as part of the Australian Government’s rollout of Thriving Kids.
Research explores how mammograms could help detect cardiovascular disease risk in women
Innovative Australian research is exploring how routine mammograms could help identify women at risk of heart disease, potentially paving the way for a two-in-one screening tool.-
One year on over 4,000 GP practices bulk bill all patients
One year on from the Australian Government’s record investment in Medicare, more Australians are seeing a GP for free, taking the pressure off household budgets. -
PBS listings to help children with cystic fibrosis, plus patients with blood cancer and thyroid disease
The Australian Government is giving more young children with cystic fibrosis access to a new treatment option, through an expanded listing on the PBS.