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.
Doorstop interview with Dan Repacholi MP, Canberra – 26 May 2026
Read the transcript of Dan Repacholi's doorstop interview about Movember More Than a Provider report; fatherhood; men’s mental health; and routine mental health screening for dads.
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Three in five Aussie dads not asked about their mental health during early fatherhood
Special Envoy for Men’s Health, Dan Repacholi MP, has backed Movember’s call for routine mental health screening for new dads following the release of new research highlighting the pressures many Australian fathers face during early parenthood. 
TV interview with Minister Rae, Today Show – 26 May 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Rae's interview with Sarah Abo about the Bondi Royal Commission; federal Budget; and Neale Daniher.
Bulk billing and Medicare Urgent Care Clinics reaching milestones for Australians
The Australian Government’s historic investment in strengthening Medicare is delivering more free health care for Australians.-
Statement from Minister Rae – 25 May 2026
I thank Ms Andrea Kelly for her service as Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner, and acknowledge her decision to step down from the role at the end of her period of secondment. -
TV interview with Minister Butler, ABC News Breakfast – 25 May 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Emma Rebellato on the Australian Government's menopause and perimenopause campaign.