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.
Phone service established for First Nations people with disability
First Nations people seeking NDIS help can now call a new phone line, established to provide a more culturally respectful, tailored experience with the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA).
More funding to help end gender-based violence in Tasmania
The Australian Government has announced an additional $16.5 million to strengthen two key initiatives across Tasmania that respond to and prevent family, domestic, and sexual violence.-
Press Conference with Assistant Minister White, Hobart – 9 July 2026
Read the transcript of Assistant Minister White's joint press conference with Assistant Minister Ged Kearney on family, domestic and sexual violence, and continued funding for frontline workers. 
Technical experts to guide fairer, more consistent NDIS access
A new Technical Advisory Group (TAG) will meet for the first time today, in the next phase of work towards delivering reforms to secure the future of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Radio interview with Assistant Minister McBride, ABC Central Coast Breakfast – 9 July 2026
Read the transcript of Assistant Minister McBride's interview with Scott Levi on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.-
Delivering better health care for Tasmanians in the North West
The Australian Government is making health care more affordable and accessible for Tasmanians living in the North West, with more bulk billing GPs and cheaper medicines easing cost of living pressures.