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.
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.-
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. 
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.-
Doorstop interview with Assistant Minister White, Warrane – 30 October 2026
Read the transcript of Assistant Minister White's doorstop interview about free TAFE in Tasmania and government discussions around AI and data centres. -
New NDIA Board Chair and members announced
The Australian Government has appointed Dr Graeme Innes AM as the new Chair of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) Board, following the resignation of Mr Kurt Fearnley AO. -
TV interview with Minister Butler, ABC News Breakfast – 26 October 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with James Glenday on MP safety, better access to medicines for women, and the Victoria state election.