The Hon Bill Shorten MP
Latest Media Releases
New Hearing Australia Board Member
The Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Minister for Government Services, the Hon Bill Shorten, has announced the appointment of a new NSW based member of Hearing Australia’s Board, Ms Loretta Di Mento.
$4.5 million trial to streamline care and support services in Far North Queensland
Rural, remote, and very remote communities in Far North Queensland (FNQ) will benefit from a $4.5 million trial to explore a new, connected, and integrated model of care and support services.
Expert advisory group to help guide the NDIA on co-design and improvements to the NDIS for children and their families.
A new expert advisory group featuring some of Australia’s most respected early childhood experts will help shape improvements to the experience of children and their families in the NDIS.
Latest 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.
Latest Speeches
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.
Latest Transcripts
Minister Shorten interview on the Today Show
Minister Shorten discusses Cabinet retirements, energy prices, Paris Olympics on the Today Show with Sarah Abo and Karl Stefanovic.
Minister Shorten interview on ABC Radio Melbourne with Raf Epstein
Minister Shorten discusses NDIS fraud, the NDIS Review and the Getting The NDIS Back On Track Bill on ABC Radio Melbourne.
Minister Shorten doorstop interview at Noah’s Ark Disability Services, Melbourne
Minister Shorten discusses the NDIS Children’s Expert Advisory Committee, aged care sector reforms, NDIS fraud investigations, Getting The NDIS Back On Track Bill, CFMEU allegations and industry super funds in a doorstop in Melbourne.