Minister for Social Services
The Minister for Social Services is an Australian Government cabinet position which is currently held by Tanya Plibersek following her swearing-in on 13 May 2025 as a result of Anthony Albanese's Labor government being re-elected at the 2025 Australian federal election. The portfolio oversees social services, including mental health, families and children's policy, and support for carers and people with disabilities, and seniors.
Portfolio
In the Government of Australia, the Ministers administer the portfolio through the Department of Social Services. Other portfolio bodies for which the Ministers are responsible include:- Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency
- Australian Institute of Family Studies
- Commonwealth Advisory Committee on Homelessness
- Community and Disability Services Ministers' Conference
- Community Services Ministers' Advisory Council
- Emergency Relief State Advisory Committees
- National Childcare Accreditation Council Inc.
- National Disability Advisory Council
- National Disability Insurance Agency
- National Supported Accommodation Assistance Program Coordination and Development Committee representatives and Information Sub-committee
- Social Security Appeals Tribunal