The Hon Bill Shorten MP

Latest Media Releases

Recognising International Day of People with Disability

Today is International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD), a United Nations Day that promotes community awareness and understanding of people with disability.

New appointment to NDIS Independent Advisory Council

The Government has today announced the appointment and reappointment of members of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Independent Advisory Council (IAC).

Claim your share in over $230 million in Medicare benefits

The Albanese Government wants to reunite Aussies with $234 million in unclaimed Medicare benefits. All you need to do is check your bank account details are up to date on the myGov website or in the app before the holidays.

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Latest Editorials

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.

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Latest Speeches

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.

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Latest Transcripts

Minister Shorten interview on ABC Afternoon Briefing with Greg Jennett

Minister Shorten discusses Medicare unclaimed payments, the NZYQ High Court ruling and Stage 3 tax cuts on ABC Afternoon Briefing with Greg Jennett.

Minister Shorten doorstop interview in Canberra

Minister Shorten discusses $230 million in Medicare benefits owed to 1 million Australians, the NDIS review, state government input into disability services, NDIA data breach and Senator Van.

Minister Shorten Interview on 3AW Radio Melbourne

Minister Shorten interviews host Neil Mitchell on 3AW Radio Melbourne.

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