The Hon Bill Shorten MP
Latest Media Releases
Boosting support for Australians with autism
The Albanese Labor Government is supporting Australians with autism by investing in their future with an extension of funding for Autism CRC totalling $4 million in 2023-24.
Disability Sector Rallies Support for Voice to Parliament
In an Australian first, the disability sector have come together with First Nations people to launch an Easy Read interpretation of the Uluru Statement of the Heart.
Services Australia CEO Rebecca Skinner retires
I have been informed that Rebecca Skinner PSM, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Services Australia, will resign from the Australian Public Service (APS) effective Friday 29 September 2023.
Latest Editorials
Loopholes costing you cash
One of the privileges of being a union rep was the great life lessons I learnt from the hardworking men and women I met.
We’re here for the workers
Minister Shorten discusses unemployment, cost of living, workers, and economic recovery policies.
A strong Australian Public Service benefits us all
Another week, another report of dubious behaviour at the big consulting firms working in Australia. There’s been a plethora of headlines about how the big four consulting firms — EY, Deloitte, KPMG and PwC — have infiltrated the Australian public service for mega contracts.
Latest Speeches
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,
Latest Transcripts
Minister Shorten interview on the Today Show with Karl Stefanovic
Minister Shorten discusses the cost of electricity, calls to ban dangerous dog breeds, a Sydney council’s calls for all pets to be allowed on public transport and calls to rename Premiership Cup for Ron Barassi on the Today Show with Karl Stefanovic
Minister Shorten Interview on Sky News First Edition with Peter Stefanovic
Minister Shorten discusses the Housing Australia Future Fund, NDIS funding for autism, the NDIS Review and Angus Brayshaw’s concussion on Sky News First Edition with Peter Stefanovic.
Minister Shorten interview on the Today Show with Sarah Abo
Minister Shorten discusses crime in Melbourne, concussions and the AFL tribunal on the Today Show with Sarah Abo.