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, Canberra – 28 October 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference about cheaper medicine for kidney disease patients; brain cancer; child care; and strengthening Medicare.
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Cheaper medicine for kidney disease patients
Tens of thousands of Australians living with chronic kidney disease will soon have access to more cheaper medicines on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. -
Television interview with Minister Butler, Sunrise - 28 October 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Natalie Barr and Matt Shirvington on sunscreens and the skin cancer prevention campaign. -
Radio interview with Minister Butler, ABC Radio National – 27 October 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Sally Sara on better access to contraception for Australian Women; environmental reform. -
Press conference with Minister Butler, Parliament House – 27 October 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler and Assistant Minister White's press conference on better access to contraception for Australian women; Pelvic Pain Clinics; more bulk billing for Australians; women's health. -
Delivering better access to contraception for Australian women
Australian women will soon have better access to affordable contraceptive options thanks to the Australian Government’s landmark women’s health package.