The Hon Bill Shorten MP

Latest Media Releases

Additional $110 million investment in NDIS fraud prevention

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants receiving support through the world-leading reform are now better protected thanks to further $110.4 million investment from the Albanese Government in the Crack Down on Fraud program, announced today.

Uptake of simpler digital statutory declarations on the rise

Australians have taken advantage of quicker, simpler, and more accessible digital statutory declarations more than 22,000 times in the first five months of the new service.

Albanese Government introduces new protections for Commonwealth frontline workers

Today the Albanese Labor Government introduced legislation to make Commonwealth workplaces safer for workers and the Australian community.

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Latest Editorials

Making myGov even more secure

Fraud and scams have been around since someone figured out that deceit could be monetised.

New HECS debt reforms to give kids much needed break

There are many who remember carefree, post-uni days.

This Medicare hack may be the simplest way for Aussies to make cash

Ok. Here’s a deal. Indulge this history lover for a few minutes and you may find something that will make you very happy (and possibly a little — or a lot — wealthier) at the end.

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Latest Speeches

Valedictory Speech

Minister Shorten gave his valedictory speech in the House of Representatives

Opening of the 2024 National Tech Summit

Minister Shorten’s speech for the opening of the 2024 National Tech Summitt

Salvation Army/Diabetes Australia Partnership Launch

Minister Shorten gave a Ministerial Address at the Salvation Army Heritage Centre in Melbourne, outlining the new Project 614 partnership between the Salvation Army and Diabetes Australia.

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Latest Transcripts

Minister Shorten interview on the Today Show with Karl Stefanovic

Minister Shorten discusses passing bills in Parliament, the 2025 election, and NSW power outages on the Today Show with Karl Stefanovic.

Minister Shorten interview on Sky News Radio with Andrew Clennell

Minister Shorten discusses his political career with Andrew Clennell

Minister Shorten interview on ABC Radio Melbourne with Justin Smith

Minister Shorten discusses; NDIS funding for music and art therapy

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