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.
Australian Government delivers major mental health boost for young people in Wagga Wagga
The Australian Government is boosting funding for headspace Wagga Wagga, expanding access to free mental health care for young people across the Riverina.
PBS listing delivers new breast cancer treatment option for Australian women
The Australian Government is continuing to deliver cheaper medicines with thousands of women expected to benefit from expanded access to a treatment on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
TV interview with Minister Rae, Today Show – 16 September 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Rae's interview with Sylvia Jeffreys on RAAF Base breach, Gold Coast Mayor, and Celebrating 70 years of broadcast TV.-
Better transparency and choice in health care
The Australian Government has passed legislation to help Australians find the best value when they need specialist medical advice and treatment, fixing the failed Medical Costs Finder. 
Radio interview with Dan Repacholi MP, ABC South East SA – 15 September 2026
Read the transcript of Dan Repacholi's interview with Becc Bird on prostate cancer nursing services.-
TV interview with Assistant Minister McBride, News24 Weekend NewsDay – 13 September 2026
Read the transcript of Assistant Minister McBride's interview with Jaynie Seal on Pauline Hanson's comments on Anthony Albanese's mother, Andrew Hastie criticism of One Nation cartoon , indemnity insurance for midwives, and digital duty of care legislation.