Minister for Social Services

Minister for Social Services
since 13 May 2025 (2025-05-13)
Department of Social Services
StyleThe Honourable
AppointerGovernor-General
on the advice of the prime minister
Inaugural holderFrederick Stewart (as Minister for Social Services)
Formation26 April 1939 (1939-04-26)
Websiteministers.dss.gov.au/tanya-plibersek

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.