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.
Helping Australians reduce their dementia risk
Dementia is the leading cause of death in Australia, but evidence shows nearly half of all cases can be delayed or prevented by addressing known risk factors.
New Medicare Mental Health Centre to open in Tasmania
The Australian Government is delivering more free mental health services for Tasmanians, with a new Medicare Mental Health Centre set to open in Glenorchy in the coming weeks.-
Radio interview with Assistant Minister McBride, ABC Radio Hobart Breakfast – 14 August 2026
Read the transcript of Assistant Minister McBride's interview with David Reilly on the new Medicare Mental Health Centre in Glenorchy. -
TV interview with Minister Butler, Sunrise – 14 August 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Natalie Barr. 
TV interview with Minister Rae, News24 – 12 August 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Rae's interview with Tom Connell on Support at Home waiting times, CHSP and Private health insurance.-
Radio interview with Minister Rae, ABC Radio Adelaide – 12 August 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Rae's interview with Leigh Radford on aged care.