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, Canberra – 7 September 2026
Read the transcript of Assistant Minister White's press conference about Women’s Health Week; and healthcare funding for Australian women.
Radio interview with Minister Butler, ABC Radio National – 7 September 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Sally Sarah about Digital Duty of Care draft bill, illicit vapes and tobacco, veterans’ healthcare, superannuation, migration, and Women’s Health Week..-
More choice, lower costs for one million women
More than one million Australian women have accessed cheaper medicines for contraception, endometriosis and menopause thanks to the Australian Government’s landmark nearly $800 million Women’s Health Package. 
TV interview with Assistant Minister McBride, News24 Weekend NewsDay – 6 September 2026
Read the transcript of Assistant Minister McBride's interview with Jaynie Seal on digital duty of care legislation; social media reform and world suicide prevention day.-
Australian Government delivers more mental health services for young Western Australians
The Albanese Labor Government is expanding access to free mental health care in Western Australia, with a major upgrade to services in Perth's east and a brand-new centre for Perth's growing northern suburbs. -
Press conference with Minister Butler, Sydney – 4 September 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference tobacco, aged care and private health insurance.