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.
Illicit Tobacco and E-Cigarette Commissioner appointment
The Australian Government has appointed Amber Shuhyta as the Illicit Tobacco and E-cigarette (ITEC) Commissioner, to continue the fight against illicit tobacco and those who profit from it.-
Longer opening hours commence at Launceston Medicare Urgent Care Clinic
The Australian Government is delivering additional access to urgent health care in Tasmania by enabling the Launceston Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) to extend its opening hours from today. 
Press Conference with Assistant Minister White, Launceston - 1 July 2025
Read the transcript of Assistant Minister White's press conference about new MBS items for gynaecology services and menopause and perimenopause health assessments.-
$12 million to develop Australian-made heart disease and diabetes medical supports
The Australian Government is investing $12 million to develop new Australian-made medical devices and medicine for people with cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
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A stronger Medicare for Australian women
The Australian Government is delivering better Medicare services for Australian women and girls to support them during pivotal life stages. -
Press Conference with Assistant Minister White, Hobart - 28 June 2025
Read the transcript of Assistant Minister White's press conference about new MBS items for gynaecology services and menopause and perimenopause health assessments.