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
Assistant Minister for Ageing
Assistant Minister for Women
Latest media
Read the latest media releases, speeches and transcripts from the ministers of the Health and Aged Care portfolio.
$12.8m to upgrade aged care service in Maningrida
The Australian Government is making further investments for regional, rural and remote aged care, providing $12.8 million in grant funding to a service in Maningrida Northern Territory.
Television interview with Minister Butler, Today Show - 20 March 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.-
Radio interview with Minister Butler, ABC Radio Darwin – 20 March 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview on ABC Radio Darwin with Adam Steer which covered cheaper medicines and adding dental to Medicare. -
Radio interview with Minister Butler and Sabra Lane, ABC AM - 20 March 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. -
Television interview with Minister Butler, ABC News Breakfast – 20 March 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview on ABC News Breakfast with Bridget Brennan which covered cheaper medicines and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. -
Television interview with Minister Butler, Sunrise - 20 March 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
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.