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 Assistant Minister White - Hobart - 6 July 2026
Read the transcript of Assistant Minister White's press conference about paid parental leave-
Bundle of joy for new parents as Paid Parental Leave expands to 6 months
The Albanese Labor Government’s latest reforms to Paid Parental Leave have begun. From 1 July eligible families can access up to 26 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, backed by the Government. 
Delivering healthcare that works for the territory
Read Minister McBride's opinion piece on healthcare in the Northern Territory
TV interview with Minister Butler, Sunrise - 3 July 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Natalie Barr.-
Radio interview with Minister Butler, ABC RN - 3 July 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Melissa Clarke on NDIS and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme -
Radio interview with Assistant Minister White, ABC Radio Hobart – 3 July 2026
Read the transcript of Assistant Minister White's interview with Kylie Baxter about changes in women's health delivery.