Mark Butler
Counted against the divisions held while they sat, not the whole parliament. Absence from a division is not abstention: pairing arrangements, leave and parliamentary duties are not distinguished in the official record. How these figures are computed.
Background
| Born | 8 Jul 1970, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory |
|---|---|
| Entered parliament | 24 Nov 2007 |
| Parliaments | 42nd, 43rd, 44th, 45th, 46th, 47th, 48th |
| Honours | Awarded the Centenary Medal, 1.1.2001. |
| Qualification | Institution |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Laws Honours | University of Adelaide |
| Master of International Relations | Deakin University |
| Bachelor of Arts (Jurisprudence) | University of Adelaide |
Occupations before parliament
| Role | Period |
|---|---|
| Union official | 1992 – 2007 |
Positions held
| Role | Ministry | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minister for Health and Ageing | Albanese Ministry (2nd) | 13 May 2025 | current |
| Minister for Disability and the National Disability Insurance Scheme | Albanese Ministry (2nd) | 13 May 2025 | current |
| Cabinet Minister | Albanese Ministry; Albanese Ministry (2nd) | 1 Jun 2022 | current |
| Minister for Health and Aged Care | Albanese Ministry | 1 Jun 2022 | 13 May 2025 |
| Shadow Minister for Health and Ageing | Albanese Shadow Ministry | 28 Jan 2021 | 23 May 2022 |
| Deputy Manager of Opposition Business in the House (shadow) | Albanese Shadow Ministry | 2 Jun 2019 | 23 May 2022 |
| Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy | Shorten Shadow Ministry; Albanese Shadow Ministry | 23 Jul 2016 | 28 Jan 2021 |
| Shadow Cabinet Minister | Shorten Shadow Ministry; Albanese Shadow Ministry | 18 Oct 2013 | 23 May 2022 |
| Shadow Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water | Shorten Shadow Ministry | 18 Oct 2013 | 23 Jul 2016 |
| Minister for Climate Change | Rudd Ministry (2nd) | 1 Jul 2013 | 18 Sep 2013 |
| Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Water | Rudd Ministry (2nd) | 1 Jul 2013 | 18 Sep 2013 |
| Minister for Housing and Homelessness | Gillard Ministry (2nd); Rudd Ministry (2nd) | 4 Feb 2013 | 1 Jul 2013 |
| Minister for Social Inclusion | Gillard Ministry (2nd); Rudd Ministry (2nd) | 14 Dec 2011 | 1 Jul 2013 |
| Cabinet Minister | Gillard Ministry (2nd); Rudd Ministry (2nd) | 14 Dec 2011 | 18 Sep 2013 |
| Minister Assisting the Prime Minister on Mental Health Reform | Gillard Ministry (2nd); Rudd Ministry (2nd) | 12 Sep 2011 | 1 Jul 2013 |
| Minister for Mental Health and Ageing | Gillard Ministry (2nd); Rudd Ministry (2nd) | 14 Sep 2010 | 1 Jul 2013 |
| Parliamentary Secretary for Health | Rudd Ministry; Gillard Ministry; Gillard Ministry (2nd) | 9 Jun 2009 | 14 Sep 2010 |
Committee service
| Committee | Role | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environment House of Representatives Standing | Member | 4 Dec 2013 | 9 May 2016 |
| Legal and Constitutional Affairs House of Representatives Standing | Member | 19 Feb 2008 | 15 Jun 2009 |
| Parliamentary Library Joint Standing | Member | 18 Feb 2008 | 9 Jun 2009 |
| Public Accounts and Audit Joint Statutory | Member | 18 Feb 2008 | 15 Jun 2009 |
| Public Works Joint Statutory | Chair | 18 Feb 2008 | 15 Jun 2009 |
Memberships as the Parliamentary Handbook records them; current means no end date is recorded.
Election history
| Election | Electorate | Party | First pref % | Swing | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 federal election | Hindmarsh | Australian Labor Party | 48.14 | +5.96 | Elected |
| 2022 federal election | Hindmarsh | Australian Labor Party | 42.18 | -0.91 | Elected |
| 2019 federal election | Hindmarsh | Australian Labor Party | 43.09 | +3.10 | Elected |
| 2016 federal election | Port Adelaide | Australian Labor Party | 48.24 | -2.34 | Elected |
| 2013 federal election | Port Adelaide | Australian Labor Party | 50.58 | -3.98 | Elected |
| 2010 federal election | Port Adelaide | Australian Labor Party | 53.82 | -4.42 | Elected |
| 2007 federal election | Port Adelaide | Australian Labor Party | 58.24 | +3.73 | Elected |
First-preference share of the formal vote at each event, matched by name within the member's state.
Parliamentary expenses
| Category | Apr-Jun 2026 | Jan-Mar 2026 | Oct-Dec 2025 | Jul-Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employee Travel | $148,915 | $140,489 | $155,104 | $131,115 |
| Office Administration | $66,926 | $31,740 | $89,741 | $86,257 |
| Office Facilities | $47,664 | $45,252 | $60,218 | $62,977 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $35,870 | $27,984 | $34,000 | $27,233 |
| Other Car Costs | $14,600 | $11,544 | $17,181 | $16,438 |
| Travel Allowance | $13,286 | $11,666 | $12,548 | $11,050 |
| Family or Nominee Travel | $0 | $0 | $3,602 | $3,961 |
| Telecommunications | $791 | $836 | $927 | $1,182 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $620 | $164 | $31 | $0 |
| Total | $328,674 | $269,675 | $373,352 | $340,215 |
Expenditure as the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority publishes it each quarter, in its own categories, rounded to the dollar. Travel distances, office locations and roles differ, so totals do not compare between members. IPEA's reports and notes.
Funding disclosures
| Election | Electorate | Donations | Donors | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 federal election | Hindmarsh | Nil return | ||
| 2022 federal election | Hindmarsh | Nil return | ||
| 2019 federal election | Hindmarsh | Nil return | ||
| 2016 federal election | Port Adelaide | Nil return | ||
| 2013 federal election | Port Adelaide | Nil return | ||
| 2010 federal election | Port Adelaide | Nil return | ||
| 2007 federal election | Port Adelaide | Nil return | ||
Returns as lodged with the AEC: a candidate's return covers the gifts received and electoral expenditure for that election, a member's annual return the gifts received in the financial year. A nil return records no gifts or spending of the candidate's own. A party-endorsed candidate lodges one when the party or its campaign committee handled the campaign's money, and the party discloses it in its own returns. AEC Transparency Register.
Bills raised
Sponsor marks the member's own bill; Introduced marks bills they moved, typically as the responsible minister.
Voting record 188 divisions
Photo: Yu Chu Chin (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons.
Sources: Wikidata, Parliamentary Handbook, AEC (CC BY 4.0), IPEA (CC BY 3.0 AU), AEC disclosures (CC BY 4.0), They Vote For You (ODbL). Errors? Request a correction.