The Hon Bill Shorten MP
Latest Media Releases
Disaster recovery allowance available for bushfire-affected Victorian communities
The Albanese Labor Government is activating financial support for Victorians directly affected by bushfires burning in and around the Grampians National Park and Macedon Ranges – through the Disaster Recovery Allowance.
Millions saved as NDIS fraudsters cut-short by Government taskforce
The Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Government Services, the Hon. Bill Shorten MP, can today announce two recent fraud investigations have been undertaken to crack down on large scale fraud worth millions.
NDIS participants being discharged from hospital faster than ever
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants are leaving hospital faster than ever before, thanks to improvements made by the Australian Government.
Latest Editorials
The social ban is hard but it’s necessary
Who hasn't heard the saying “if it ain't broke, why fix it”? The fact is, a lot of the time things have been “broke” and needed fixing but as a group, humans generally take solace in the status quo and defer change.
If Ukraine fails, other democracies are weakened and other dictators are emboldened
In February 2022, the world watched in disbelief as Russia invaded Ukraine.
Making myGov even more secure
Fraud and scams have been around since someone figured out that deceit could be monetised.
Latest Speeches
Valedictory Speech
Minister Shorten gave his valedictory speech in the House of Representatives
Opening of the 2024 National Tech Summit
Minister Shorten’s speech for the opening of the 2024 National Tech Summitt
Salvation Army/Diabetes Australia Partnership Launch
Minister Shorten gave a Ministerial Address at the Salvation Army Heritage Centre in Melbourne, outlining the new Project 614 partnership between the Salvation Army and Diabetes Australia.
Latest Transcripts
Minister Shorten doorstop interview
Minister Shorten discusses Federal Court action against AGL for overcharging Centrepay customers and nuclear power
Minister Shorten doorstop interview at Services Australia Sorell
Minister Shorten discusses Official opening of Sorell Services Australia centre; population growth in Lyons; salmon farming policy and Labor’s electoral hopes in Tasmania
Minister Shorten doorstop interview with Brain Injury Association of Tasmania
Minister Shorten discusses ILC rants for disability organisations; NDIS MYEFO funding; music and art supports and NDIS assessments