Editorials
Magic of the Olympics is in sport’s unique power to unite us
Minister Shorten discusses the Olympic Games
NDIS fraudsters put on notice
The National Disability Insurance Scheme has been a hot topic over the past few weeks and I couldn't be happier. A good day for me is when we are talking about the world-leading scheme, warts and all.
Our kids absolutely need stringent protection online
Today’s kids had their lives turned upside down during the pandemic. Lockdowns turned them into involuntary pioneers of en masse online schooling. There is no doubt big tech performed a crucial role in keeping kids’ education going. But there was a sinister side to it. It pervaded every aspect of their lives.
We’re chasing down the rorts while building a better NDIS
In September 2020, at the height of Covid, when the world’s eyes were glued to the internet, a Twitter user called Mel posted a simple image of the first message she ever received from her partner next to a photo of them embracing.
Failure is part of innovation
Minister Shorten opinion piece for the West Australian
NDIS shonks put on notice
Anyone who has tried to organise a wedding will know the following story. Venues jack up the prices when they know it is somebody's big day. Everything from the room hire and caterer to the florist and the photographer charge a premium. It's known as a “wedding tax”.
There’s no excuse for abuse
We recognise there is a lot of grief and sadness in the community right now in the wake of recent high-profile, violent incidents.
We remember the history-changing heroines this Anzac Day
Anzac Day is Australia's most solemn moment each year. This week we will again remember those who served with courage and purpose, and honour those who paid the ultimate price for defending our nation.
Opinion piece for the West Australian
Don’t take peace for granted
Opinion piece for the West Australian
Grocery shopping was once an exciting venture, but it has been ruined by greed
Even the most sensible of people can fall victim to fake news
They say a picture is worth one thousand words, but what if the picture isn’t real or never existed?
Opinion piece for the West Australian
A few weeks ago, some new research was released that showed the National Disability insurance Scheme (NDIS) is as fundamental to Australians as Medicare.
Opinion piece for the West Australian
Living in Australia, we can feel removed from much of what is going on in the rest of the world.
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.
Spirit of giving binds us all
At 11am on a weekday morning this past week, hundreds of people queued up at the top end of Bourke Street in Melbourne’s busy CBD for an early Christmas lunch.
Why we must listen to our history’s truths
The actions we take today can influence the way we will be remembered.
Minister Shorten statement on Senator Patrick Dodson
Patrick Dodson is an incredible Australian and a distinguished Yawuru man.
Slamming the door on crooks taking advantage of the NDIS
Some things in life are worth fighting for and I believe the National Disability Insurance Scheme is worth doing everything we can to ensure it is there for future generations of Australians.