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.
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.
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.
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.