The Hon Bill Shorten MP

Latest Media Releases

Statement on historic income apportionment

The Federal Government welcomes the release of the Commonwealth Ombudsman’s statement into the historic practice of income apportionment used by Services Australia.

Delivering a new accessible facility for people with disability in the ACT

The Albanese Labor Government is working with the ACT Government to deliver on its commitment for more specialised disability toilet facilities in the ACT.

Connecting NDIS participants and providers through new grants

The Albanese Government will invest $4.4 million in grants to support the development of resources to deliver better outcomes for participants in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

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Latest Editorials

Every Hero Must Have a Foil

Dynamic duos can be the perfect match or grudge match and in Australia, we love to celebrate them.

Vale to three of the greats

It is sometimes argued that Australia's greatest generation were those born in the two decades before World War II. Three of that “greatest generation” passed away this week.

Statement on the passing of Father Bob Maguire

The passing of Father Bob Maguire is incredibly sad news. I first met Father Bob way back in 1983 when I was 15 and at school doing a social work program. I spent a week with him seeing how he helped kids on the street.

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Latest Speeches

AADPA 6th Annual Conference

Minister Shorten gave at AADPA’s 2023 Conference – from Science to Solutions,

Address to the Thrive By Five Early Learning and Disability Symposium

Minister Shorten gave a Ministerial Address at the Thrive By Five Early Learning and Disability Symposium outlining progress towards improved outcomes for children with developmental concerns, developmental delay, and disability.

Minister Shorten address at the AFR summit

Minister Shorten gave an address at the AFR summit outlining the Government’s vision for the future of myGov.

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Latest Transcripts

2GB Question Time with Deborah Knight

Garma Festival, date for the Voice Referendum, Aged Care funding, HWL Ebsworth data breach and conspiracy theories

Minister Shorten in Question Time

Minister Shorten responds to questions on the consequences of the Robodebt Scheme.

Puckle Street Incident

Minister Shorten addresses Federation Chamber regarding the Puckle Street incident

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