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.
TV interview with Minister Butler, Sunrise – 21 November 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Natalie Barr about migration.
Free TAFE changing lives in Tasmania
New data released by the Albanese Labor Government has revealed there have been nearly 10,000 Free TAFE enrolments across Tasmania since the start of the program.-
Provider identified for the Torquay Medicare Urgent Clinic
The Albanese Government is pleased to announce a provider has been selected to operate the new Torquay Medicare Urgent Care Clinic following a competitive tender process led by the Western Victoria Primary Health Network. -
Radio interview with Minister Butler, ABC Radio Melbourne Mornings - 20 November 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Rafael Epstein about Government support for cohealth in Melbourne. -
Press conference with Minister Butler, Melbourne – 20 November 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference about the Medicare Mental Health Check In service; cohealth services; gender-affirming care; and the National Health Reform Agreement. -
Provider identified to deliver National Early Intervention Service
The Albanese Government has selected St Vincent’s Health Australia to deliver a new free digital mental health service, Medicare Mental Health Check In, launching on 1 January 2026.