Speeches
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.
Minister Shorten speech at Stefan Romaniw’s State Funeral
Minister Shorten speaks on behalf the Prime Minister at Stefan Romaniw OAM State Funeral.
Summit on Peace in Ukraine
Minister Shorten gave a Ministerial Address at the Summit on Peace in Ukraine in Switzerland.
Second Reading Speech - Criminal Code amendment
Minister Shorten delivered a speech regarding the Second Reading of The Criminal Code Amendment (Protecting Commonwealth Frontline Workers) Bill 2024.
Launch of Police Home Carer Services
Minister Shorten delivers a speech to launch the police home care service
Les Twentyman memorial
Minister Shorten delivered a speech at the memorial for Les Twentyman.
NDIS Amendment (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No. 1) Bill 2024 – Second Reading Speech
Minister Shorten gave a Ministerial Address at Parliament House in Canberra regarding the Second Reading of the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No. 1) Bill 2024
Minister Shorten’s address at the Rebuilding trust and integrity in the Australia Public Service conference.
Minister Bill Shorten gave an address at the Rebuilding trust and integrity in the Australia Public Service conference and discussed rebuilding trust and integrity of the Australia Public Service, Robodebt, Services Australia and mgGov.
Minister Shorten address at the Moonee Valley City Council Australian Citizenship Ceremony
Minister Shorten gave a speech to new Australians at their citizenship ceremony
Committee for Economic Development of Australia event speech
Minister Shorten gave a Ministerial Address at an online Committee for Economic Development of Australia event, outlining the future of the NDIS.
Minister Shorten’s Address to the National Press Club – Release of the NDIS Review
Minister Shorten gave an address at the National Press Club following the release of the NDIS Review.
Minister Shorten on the passing of Peta Murphy
Minister Shorten gave a Ministerial Address sharing his condolences on the passing of Peta Murphy.
International Day of People with Disability Morning Tea
Minister Shorten addresses guests at a 2023 International Day of People with Disability Morning Tea event
Minister Shorten address at Parliament House
Minister Shorten gave a Ministerial Address to the House of Representatives, outlining the findings of the Ashton Review
Launch of the Capability Papers
Minister Shorten gave a Ministerial Address at Old Parliament House in Canberra, outlining the future of government services reforms.
National Multicultural Mental Health Month
Minister Shorten gave a Ministerial Address at the launch of National Multicultural Mental Health Month in Canberra, outlining the role of the NDIS in providing mental health support to people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
National Deaf Week Breakfast
Minister Shorten gave a Ministerial Address at National Week of Deaf People Parliamentary Breakfast, outlining the Government’s commitment to supporting Deaf and hard of hearing Australians.
Tech in Government
Minister Shorten gave a Ministerial Address at the Tech in Government conference, outlining how to protect Australians against cybercrime and the role of technology in the future of government services.
AADPA 6th Annual Conference
Minister Shorten gave at AADPA’s 2023 Conference – from Science to Solutions,