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.
DonateLife community partners announced
The Australian Government is supporting 13 DonateLife community partners with $785,000 in grants to raise awareness about organ and tissue donation so more Australians can receive a life-saving transplant.
Support for former patients of Simon Gordon
Every Australian, whether in the public or private system has the right to the highest quality and most appropriate and safe clinical care available. Serious concerns have been raised by women about the care they received by a former gynaecologist, Simon Gordon.-
New board appointed to guide nation's medical research
The Albanese Government has appointed an eminent group of experts from diverse fields to guide Australia’s health and medical research for the next five years. -
Press conference with Assistant Minister White, Melbourne – 2 April 2026
Read the transcript of Assistant Minister White's press conference about supports for former patients of Simon Gordon. 
TV interview with Minister Rae, Today Show - 2 April 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Rae's interview with Jayne Azzopardi on the Prime Minister's address to the nation and fuel supply.-
TV interview with Minister Butler, Sunrise – 1 April 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Natalie Barr about fuel security, private health insurance, and the Medicare Mental Health Check In.