The Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Disability was appointed under a resolution of appointment which was passed by the House of Representatives on Wednesday, 23 July 2025.

The Committee may inquire into and report on any matter referred to it by either the House or a Minister, including any pre-legislation proposal, bill, motion, petition, vote or expenditure, other financial matter, report or document.

The Committee shall consist of 10 members, six government Members, three opposition Members and one crossbench Member. Each committee may have its membership supplemented by up to four members for a particular inquiry, with a maximum of two extra government and two extra opposition or crossbench Members. Supplementary members shall have the same participatory rights as other members, but may not vote.