The Hon Bill Shorten MP
Latest Media Releases
Statement on LiveBetter civil penalty outcome
A disability support provider has been fined almost $2 million over the death of a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participant.
Hearing Australia Belconnen centre officially opened
Today the Hon Bill Shorten MP, Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme and Minister for Government Services, officially opened the Hearing Australia centre in Belconnen, ACT.
Albanese Government protecting Commonwealth frontline workers
The Albanese Government is working to better protect frontline workers from violence and aggression.
Latest Editorials
Opinion piece for the West Australian
Don’t take peace for granted
Opinion piece for the West Australian
Grocery shopping was once an exciting venture, but it has been ruined by greed
Even the most sensible of people can fall victim to fake news
They say a picture is worth one thousand words, but what if the picture isn’t real or never existed?
Latest Speeches
Les Twentyman memorial
Minister Shorten delivered a speech at the memorial for Les Twentyman.
NDIS Amendment (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No. 1) Bill 2024 – Second Reading Speech
Minister Shorten gave a Ministerial Address at Parliament House in Canberra regarding the Second Reading of the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No. 1) Bill 2024
Minister Shorten’s address at the Rebuilding trust and integrity in the Australia Public Service conference.
Minister Bill Shorten gave an address at the Rebuilding trust and integrity in the Australia Public Service conference and discussed rebuilding trust and integrity of the Australia Public Service, Robodebt, Services Australia and mgGov.
Latest Transcripts
Minister Shorten interview on the Today Show with Karl Stefanovic
Minister Shorten discussed calls for social media accountability after Sydney incidents; proposed strengthening of knife laws; China’s statements on Australian foreign policy
Minister Shorten interview on the Today Show with Sarah Abo
Minister Shorten discusses Foreign Minister’s comments on two-state solution; Dutton comparison of Opera House protest and Port Arthur massacre; Labor’s Future Made in Australia policy; energy independence
Minister Shorten doorstop interview at Hearing Australia Belconnen
Minister Shorten discusses the Hearing Australia testing program, NDIS legislative reforms and NDIS access, and State justice systems.