Mark Butler

Mark Butler

politician Australia

Mark Butler is an Australian politician who serves as the Minister for Health and Aged Care. He is known for advocating for women's health issues, recently announcing significant changes to Medicare and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme to improve access to contraceptives and hormone therapies for women.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
3 wks
Reach
399,202
Power
8,901$
Sentiment
2.08
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Australia 8 6.38 0.47% +30% 25,499,884 154,996 $1,380,000 8,388$
India 1 2.00 0.02% +0% 1,380,004,385 244,205 $2,900,000 513$
Totals 9 1,405,504,269 399,201 $4,280,000 8,901$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Australia Australia: Health Minister Mark Butler is doing the media rounds this morning to promote the new policy. 8

The Sydney Morning Herald: Labor vows $644m for 50 more urgent care clinics; PM defends Ukraine after Zelensky-Trump argument

Australia Australia: Mark Butler is the Health Minister who negotiated with insurance companies regarding premium increases. 7

The Sydney Morning Herald: Treasurer gives Qatar-Virgin deal tick of approval; Over-regulation hampering productivity, report finds

Australia Australia: Mark Butler, the Federal Health Minister, acknowledged the health inequities faced by people with intellectual disabilities. 7

The Sydney Morning Herald: Lives at risk as patients’ ailments not taken seriously

Australia Australia: Health Minister Mark Butler said it would lead to 18 million extra bulk-billed visits each year, saving Australian families a cumulative $859 million a year by 2030. 9

The Sydney Morning Herald: Medicare bulk-billing for all Australians under Labor’s $8.5b plan

Australia Australia: Butler has since said he is looking for ways to improve bulk-billing. 7

The Sydney Morning Herald: GPs push to keep doctor visits free for teens over 16