The Hon Bill Shorten MP

Latest Media Releases

Landmark investment in Services Australia delivers major improvements for all Australians

New performance data from Services Australia shows the Albanese Government’s investment in service delivery is paying dividends.

NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission issuing record fines and banning orders

A strengthened NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (the NDIS Commission) is taking action against unscrupulous providers doing the wrong thing by NDIS participants and issuing a record number of fines at $4 million and penalties in 2023–24, which sees a six-fold increase on the previous year.

NDIS $1 billion dollars better off than forecast, Scheme on track to hit growth target

Reforms led by the Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Bill Shorten MP are contributing to Scheme expenditure in the world-leading Scheme being $1 billion lower than forecast in the 2024-25 Budget.

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Latest Editorials

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.

Bulldogs are beautiful companions & worthy AFL team mascots

It was Harry S Truman who said “If you want a friend in (insert name of city where politicians gather), get a dog”.

Vital help passes pub test

The pub test has been part of the Australian vernacular for... well, maybe since the Hope and Anchor opened in Hobart in 1807 and the first bloke to down a schooner regaled the room with his opinion.

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Latest Speeches

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.

Opening of Guide Dogs Victoria Sensory Campus

Minister Shorten gave an address at Guide Dogs Victoria campus in Melbourne, outlining the Government’s commitment to supporting the work of guide dog organisations and the important role that guide dogs play in the lives of those with vision loss.

National Press Club Speech - Government Services in Australia: the next decade

Minister Shorten gave an address at the National Press Club, discussing the future of Government Services in Australia.

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Latest Transcripts

Minister Shorten interview on ABC Radio National Breakfast with Patricia Karvelas

Minister Shorten discusses US election; Social media age limit; cutting student HECS debt.

Minister Shorten interview on The Today Show with Sarah Abo

Minister Shorten discusses US election; Inflation; High Court detainee decision.

Minister Shorten doorstop interview Canberra

Minister Shorten discusses US election; Social media age limit.

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