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.
Delivering on the Australian Centre for Disease Control
The Australian Government has introduced legislation to deliver on its commitment to establish an independent Australian Centre for Disease Control.-
Delivering for Australian women this Women's Health Week
Hundreds of thousands of Australian women are accessing cheaper medicines and better health care thanks to the Australian Government’s landmark women’s health package. -
Press conference with Minister Butler and Assistant Minister White, Canberra – 3 September 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler and Assistant Minister White's press conference about more choice and cheaper medicines for women’s health; aged care; NDIS committee; and foreign affairs. -
Press conference with Minister Butler and Minister Rae, Canberra – 3 September 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler and Minister Rae's press conference about Home Care Packages; and foreign affairs. -
Press conference with Prime Minister Albanese and Minister Butler, Canberra – 3 September 2025
Read the transcript of Prime Minister Albanese and Minister Butler's press conference about Professor Richard Scolyer AO, migration, electoral reform, Freedom of Information, United Nations, Australia-China relationship and aged care. -
Honouring Professor Richard Scolyer AO
Professor Richard Scolyer’s contribution to brain cancer research and advocacy will be continued and further celebrated with a new position named in his honour at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse.