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
The Hon 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.
New milestone for Medicare Urgent Care Clinics with over 1.5 million Australians receiving free treatment
More than 1.5 million Australians have received free, urgent care at a Medicare Urgent Care Clinic, without waiting hours in a busy hospital emergency department, saving the health system an estimated $254 million in avoided hospital visits.-
Press conference with Minister Butler, Adelaide – 22 May 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference about 8.5 billion investment into Medicare; Medicare Urgent Care Clinics; hospital funding; Donanemab approved by the TGA; specialist fees. -
Adoption of World Health Organization Pandemic Agreement
The Australian Government welcomes the adoption of the World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Agreement. 
Speech from Assistant Minister McBride, NSW Public Service Association — 21 May 2025
Read Assistant Minister McBride's speech to the NSW Public Service Association
Speech from Minister McAllister, NDIS Conference – 20 May 2025
Read Minister McAllister's speech at the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Conference in Melbourne about becoming Minister for the NDIS and her hope to build a modern care economy.-
Speech from Assistant Minister McBride, 26th National Suicide Prevention Conference — 20th May 2025
Read Assistant Minister McBride's speech at the 26th National Suicide Prevention Conference