Who is the mental health minister? Federal and every state
Current mental health ministers for Australia and every state and territory, with office addresses and shadow ministers. Write to any of them online.
Australia has nine parliaments: the federal parliament and one for each state and territory. Each government decides its own ministry, so the mental health portfolio has a different name, and sometimes a different minister, in each one. 6 of the nine currently have a minister whose title covers mental health. This page lists them, their shadows, and the other ministers who share the work, with addresses from each parliament's official records.
Mental Health ministers at a glance
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Office mailing address | Write |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | Rose JacksonALP · Member of the Legislative Council | Minister for Mental HealthAlso: Minister for Water; Minister for Housing; Minister for Homelessness; Minister for Youth | Parliament House, Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000Parliament House | Write |
| Victoria | Ingrid StittALP · Member for Western Metropolitan Region | Minister for Mental HealthAlso: Minister for Health; Minister for Ambulance Services; Special Minister of State | Tenancy 2, 80 Carmody Drive, Cairnlea VIC 3023Electorate office | Write |
| Western Australia | Meredith HammatALP · Member for Girrawheen | Minister for Mental HealthAlso: Minister for Health; Minister for Preventative Health | PO Box 6064, Girrawheen WA 6064Electorate office | Write |
| Tasmania | Bridget ArcherLIB · Member for Bass | Minister for Health, Mental Health and WellbeingAlso: Minister for Aboriginal Affairs; Minister for Ageing | 1/139-143 Hobart Road, Kings Meadows TAS 7249Electorate office | Write |
| Australian Capital Territory | Marisa PatersonALP · Member for Murrumbidgee | Minister for Mental HealthAlso: Minister for Health; Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services; Minister for Gaming Reform | GPO Box 1020, Canberra ACT 2601Parliament House | Write |
| Northern Territory | Steve EdgingtonCLP · Member for Barkly | Minister for Mental HealthAlso: Minister for Health; Minister for Alcohol Policy; Minister for Aboriginal Affairs; Minister for Housing, Local Government and Community Development; Minister for Essential Services | PO Box 796, Tennant Creek NT 0861Electorate office | Write |
No minister in Federal, Queensland and South Australia has mental health in their title right now. There, the work usually sits with another minister (see "Also relevant" below), or it isn't a responsibility of that level of government.
Federal addresses are for Parliament House, where portfolio mail should go. State and territory addresses are the minister's electorate office, which passes portfolio mail on.
Names, roles and addresses on this page come from each parliament's official member lists. Data checked 20 October 2026.
Federal or state: who's responsible for mental health?
The federal government funds Medicare mental health services such as psychology sessions and other national programs. States and territories run public mental health services, including hospital psychiatric units and community mental health teams. Some parliaments have a separate mental health minister; in others the health minister covers it.
If you're not sure which level handles your issue, write to your own local member as well. Their office can pass your letter to the right minister.
Mental Health ministers by parliament
New South Wales mental health minister
The Minister for Mental Health in New South Wales is Rose Jackson (ALP, Member of the Legislative Council), who is also Minister for Water, Minister for Housing, Minister for Homelessness and Minister for Youth. Write to them at Parliament House, Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000.
In opposition, Sarah Mitchell (NAT) is Shadow Minister for Mental Health.
Victoria mental health minister
The Minister for Mental Health in Victoria is Ingrid Stitt (ALP, Member for Western Metropolitan Region), who is also Minister for Health, Minister for Ambulance Services and Special Minister of State. Write to them at Tenancy 2, 80 Carmody Drive, Cairnlea VIC 3023.
In opposition, Emma Kealy (NAT) is Shadow Minister for Mental Health. On the crossbench, Sarah Mansfield (GRN) is Spokesperson for Mental Health.
Western Australia mental health minister
The Minister for Mental Health in Western Australia is Meredith Hammat (ALP, Member for Girrawheen), who is also Minister for Health and Minister for Preventative Health. Write to them at PO Box 6064, Girrawheen WA 6064.
In opposition, Libby Mettam (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Mental Health.
Tasmania mental health minister
The Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing in Tasmania is Bridget Archer (LIB, Member for Bass), who is also Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Minister for Ageing. Write to them at 1/139-143 Hobart Road, Kings Meadows TAS 7249.
In opposition, Sarah Lovell (ALP) is Shadow Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing & Ageing. On the crossbench, Cecily Rosol (GRN) is Greens Spokesperson for Health and Mental Health.
Australian Capital Territory mental health minister
The Minister for Mental Health in the Australian Capital Territory is Marisa Paterson (ALP, Member for Murrumbidgee), who is also Minister for Health, Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services and Minister for Gaming Reform. Write to them at GPO Box 1020, Canberra ACT 2601.
In opposition, Mark Parton (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Health and Mental Health. On the crossbench, Rebecca Vassarotti (GRN) is Spokesperson for Health and Mental Health.
Northern Territory mental health minister
The Minister for Mental Health in the Northern Territory is Steve Edgington (CLP, Member for Barkly), who is also Minister for Health, Minister for Alcohol Policy, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Community Development and Minister for Essential Services. Write to them at PO Box 796, Tennant Creek NT 0861.
In opposition, Chanston Paech (ALP) is Shadow Minister for Mental Health.
Shadow mental health ministers and spokespeople
A shadow minister leads the opposition's policy on mental health and questions the government in parliament. Write to them when you want an issue raised publicly, or want to know what the alternative government would do. Crossbench spokespeople, such as the Greens in some parliaments, are listed too.
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Write |
|---|---|---|---|
| New South WalesOpposition | Sarah MitchellNAT · Member of the Legislative Council | Shadow Minister for Mental HealthAlso: Shadow Minister for Health; Shadow Minister for Regional Health | Write |
| VictoriaOpposition | Emma KealyNAT · Member for Lowan | Shadow Minister for Mental HealthAlso: Shadow Minister for Agriculture | Write |
| QueenslandOpposition | Mark BaileyALP · Member for Miller | Shadow Minister for Mental HealthAlso: Shadow Minister for Health and Ambulance Services | Write |
| Western AustraliaOpposition | Libby MettamLIB · Member for Vasse | Shadow Minister for Mental HealthAlso: Deputy Leader of the Opposition; Shadow Minister for Health; Shadow Minister for Prevention of Family & Domestic Violence; Shadow Minister for Defence Industries and AUKUS | Write |
| TasmaniaOpposition | Sarah LovellALP · Member for Rumney Region | Shadow Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing & AgeingAlso: Shadow Minister for Disability; Shadow Minister for Women | Write |
| Australian Capital TerritoryOpposition | Mark PartonLIB · Member for Brindabella | Shadow Minister for Health and Mental HealthAlso: Opposition Leader; Shadow Minister for Men and Men's Health; Shadow Minister for Transport; Shadow Minister for Gaming and Racing; Shadow Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs | Write |
| Northern TerritoryOpposition | Chanston PaechALP · Member for Gwoja | Shadow Minister for Mental HealthAlso: Shadow Minister for Health; Shadow Minister for Disability; Shadow Minister for Children and Families; Shadow Minister for Child Protection; Shadow Minister for Seniors and Aged Care; Shadow Minister for Carers; Shadow Minister for Education and Training; Shadow Minister for Early Education; Shadow Minister for Youth; Shadow Minister for International Education, Migration and Population; Shadow Minister for Workforce Development; Shadow Minister for Tourism and Hospitality; Shadow Minister for Major Events and Festivals; Shadow Minister for the Arts and Creative Economy | Write |
| VictoriaCrossbench | Sarah MansfieldGRN · Member for Western Victoria Region | Spokesperson for Mental HealthAlso: Spokesperson for Agriculture; Spokesperson for Rural and Regional Communities; Spokesperson for Water; Spokesperson for Local Government; Spokesperson for Health; Spokesperson for Sustainable Cities and Planning | Write |
| TasmaniaCrossbench | Cecily RosolGRN · Member for Bass | Greens Spokesperson for Health and Mental HealthAlso: Greens Spokesperson for Children and Young People; Greens Spokesperson for Community Services; Greens Spokesperson for Corrections and Rehabilitation; Greens Spokesperson for Disability Services; Greens Spokesperson for Local Government; Greens Spokesperson for Preventative Health; Greens Spokesperson for Waste; Greens Spokesperson for Women | Write |
| Australian Capital TerritoryCrossbench | Rebecca VassarottiGRN · Member for Kurrajong | Spokesperson for Health and Mental HealthAlso: Spokesperson for Housing; Spokesperson for Justice, Corrections, Policing, and Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence; Spokesperson for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs; Spokesperson for Gaming Reform; Spokesperson for Ageing and Carers; Spokesperson for Veterans | Write |
See every opposition frontbench on the list of shadow ministers.
Also relevant
Assistant ministers, parliamentary secretaries and ministers for closely related areas. If your issue is about one of these areas, they may be the better person to write to, or you can copy them in.
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Write |
|---|---|---|---|
| FederalGovernment | Emma McBrideALP · Member for Dobell | Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention | Write |
| FederalOpposition | Henry PikeLNP · Member for Bowman | Shadow Assistant Minister for Mental Health | Write |
| New South WalesOpposition | Susan CarterLIB · Member of the Legislative Council | Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Mental Health | Write |
| VictoriaGovernment | Ella GeorgeALP · Member for Lara | Parliamentary Secretary for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention | Write |
| QueenslandGovernment | Donna KirklandLNP · Member for Rockhampton | Assistant Minister for Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol Treatment, Families and Seniors and Central Queensland | Write |
| Western AustraliaGovernment | Katrina StrattonALP · Member of the Legislative Council | Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health, Mental Health, Preventative Health | Write |
How to address a letter to a minister
Address the envelope to the minister by name and title, then their office address. Inside, open with Dear Minister. Only write "The Hon" if the minister holds that title; some state ministers do not. The address blocks on each politician page already use the right form. For more detail, see how to address a letter to an MP.
The Hon Rose Jackson MLC
Parliament House
Macquarie Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Dear Minister,
- Keep to one issue, and say exactly which program, service or decision you mean.
- Say what you want the minister to do, in one sentence.
- Include your full postal address so the office can reply.
- A short personal story carries more weight than statistics the department already has.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the mental health minister in New South Wales?+
The Hon Rose Jackson MLC (ALP) is the Minister for Mental Health in New South Wales, and also Minister for Water, Minister for Housing and Minister for Homelessness.
Who is the mental health minister in Victoria?+
Ms Ingrid Stitt MLC (ALP) is the Minister for Mental Health in Victoria, and also Minister for Health, Minister for Ambulance Services and Special Minister of State.
Who is the mental health minister in Western Australia?+
The Hon Meredith Hammat MLA (ALP) is the Minister for Mental Health in Western Australia, and also Minister for Health and Minister for Preventative Health.
Who is the mental health minister in Tasmania?+
The Hon Bridget Archer MP (LIB) is the Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing in Tasmania, and also Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Minister for Ageing.
Who is the mental health minister in the Australian Capital Territory?+
Dr Marisa Paterson MLA (ALP) is the Minister for Mental Health in the Australian Capital Territory, and also Minister for Health, Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services and Minister for Gaming Reform.
Who is the mental health minister in the Northern Territory?+
The Hon Steve Edgington MLA (CLP) is the Minister for Mental Health in the Northern Territory, and also Minister for Health, Minister for Alcohol Policy and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs.
Who is the shadow mental health minister?+
Oppositions in 7 of Australia's nine parliaments have a shadow minister covering mental health, all listed on this page.
Should I write to the federal or state mental health minister?+
The federal government funds Medicare mental health services such as psychology sessions and other national programs. States and territories run public mental health services, including hospital psychiatric units and community mental health teams. Some parliaments have a separate mental health minister; in others the health minister covers it.
How do I contact the mental health minister?+
Write a letter. Address the envelope to the minister by name and title, followed by their office address, and open with "Dear Minister". Federal ministers can be written to at Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600. State and territory ministers can be written to at their electorate office, which passes portfolio mail on to their ministerial office.