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).
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.
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.
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