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.
Review of National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement released
The Australian Government welcomes the final report of the Productivity Commission’s Review of the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement, tabled in parliament and released publicly yesterday, and thanks the commission for their work in undertaking the review.-
Tasman Peninsula community to benefit from bulk billing clinic
Residents on the Tasman Peninsula will be among the first to feel the benefits of the Australian Government’s historic $8.5 billion investment in Medicare, with the Tasman Medical Practice transitioning to full bulk billing from 1 November for every patient. -
Press conference with Minister Butler, Melbourne – 12 November 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference about Strengthening Medicare; gender affirming care; and proton beam therapy. -
Delivering bulk billing for all Australians
The Australian Government is making the single largest investment in Medicare since its creation over 40 years ago with our $8.5 billion package delivering on our commitment to more bulk billing and more doctors for all Australians. -
More care for more patients at Batemans Bay Medicare Urgent Care Clinic
The Australian Government is delivering on its commitment and making it easier for people living on the South Coast of NSW to get the health care they need by extending operating hours at the Batemans Bay Medicare Urgent Care Clinic. -
New NDIA CEO to shape future of scheme
The Australian Government has today announced Mr Graeme Head AO as the new chief executive officer of the National Disability Insurance Agency.