The Hon Bill Shorten MP

Latest Media Releases

Applications open for 2024 Australian Government Indigenous Apprenticeships Program

Applications are now open for the 2024 intake of the Indigenous Apprenticeships Program (IAP). The IAP supports First Nations people to start a career in the Australian Public Service.

Progress on the Disability Royal Commission and Disability reforms

The Albanese Labor Government continues its commitment to people with disability, today releasing a Progress Update in response to the Disability Royal Commission’s final report, along with publishing new Disability Employment Services guidelines.

Services Australia creates new jobs in Bendigo

The Australian Government has created 11 new jobs in the Central Victoria region as part of its $228 million commitment to deliver new staff to Services Australia.

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Latest Editorials

The party’s over for crooked NDIS operators

Imagine making $1 million a month. I can’t, but it sounds like a great deal.

Medicare: 40 years of looking after us

In 1974, then-social security minister in the Whitlam government, the late Bill Hayden, gave a speech at the Fitzroy Town Hall. Mr Hayden made the bold - and true - statement, that if a society is to have economic justice, equal opportunity and continued prosperity, then it must have social security.

Compassion for our neighbours is in our DNA as Australians

This week I will attend ceremonies to welcome new Australian citizens to join their stories to the Australian story.

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Latest Speeches

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.

Minister Shorten address at the Moonee Valley City Council Australian Citizenship Ceremony

Minister Shorten gave a speech to new Australians at their citizenship ceremony

Committee for Economic Development of Australia event speech

Minister Shorten gave a Ministerial Address at an online Committee for Economic Development of Australia event, outlining the future of the NDIS.

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Latest Transcripts

Minister Shorten interview on the Today Show with Sarah Abo

Minister Shorten discusses the potential USA TikTok ban; cyber security; young people on social media; Treasurer’s comments on upcoming budget; CSIRO and nuclear energy

Minister Shorten interview on the Today Show

Minister Shorten discusses the Ballarat mine collapse on the Today Show with Karl Stefanovic.

Minister Shorten interview on the Today Show with Karl Stefanovic and Peter Dutton

Minister Shorten discusses Passing of Lance Corporal Jack Fitzgibbon; Reserve Bank; cost of living; Dunkley byelection; economic policy; Sam Kerr allegation

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