Following Labor’s election victory, Mark Butler is now Minister for Health and Ageing, with newcomer Sam Rae appointed Aged Care and Seniors Minister.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s ministerial reshuffle has seen the creation of a Cabinet-level Ageing portfolio, and the appointment of a new Minister for Aged Care and Seniors.
Existing Health and Aged Care Minister Mark Butler’s role has been adjusted and expanded. He is now Minister for Health and Ageing, Disability, and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Replacing “Aged Care” with “Ageing” is a subtle but important difference.
“This change signifies that government understands the importance and needs of an ageing population,” said Chris Grice, National Seniors Australia CEO.
“There are many issues facing Australians as they age. Many experience ageism, barriers to mature age employment, elder abuse, poverty, and homelessness which require government support and intervention.”