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.
Press conference with Minister Butler, Assistant Minister White and Senator Gallagher, Canberra – 9 February 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference about one year on from delivering the Women’s Health Package; superannuation; and Thriving Kids.
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Women's health package delivers
Twelve months after the landmark $792.9 million women’s health package, the Australian Government is continuing to deliver on its promise of more choice, lower costs and better care for Australian women and girls. -
Press conference with Minister, Adelaide – 6 February 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference. -
TV interview with Minister Butler, Sunrise - 6 February 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Natalie Barr on e-bike safety and other business. -
Radio interview with Minister Butler, 5AA Mornings - 6 February 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Graeme Goodings on hospital funding; bulk billing; aged care; cracking down on illicit tobacco; organ donation and Medicare Urgent Care Clinics. -
Over $1 billion to deliver more doctors to more communities
The Australian Government is investing more than $1 billion to train more doctors in more communities.