The Hon Bill Shorten MP
Latest Media Releases
Tip-offs helping to catch NDIS fraudsters
Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Government Services Bill Shorten is thanking Australians for providing critical tip-offs to stop fraudsters and crooks ripping off people with disability.
Making some noise for safer vehicles
Pedestrians will soon be safer around quiet cars, trucks and buses travelling at low speeds with the Albanese Government introducing a new design rule to make electric vehicles safer.
Statement on LiveBetter civil penalty outcome
A disability support provider has been fined almost $2 million over the death of a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participant.
Latest Editorials
Opinion piece for the West Australian
Don’t take peace for granted
Opinion piece for the West Australian
Grocery shopping was once an exciting venture, but it has been ruined by greed
Even the most sensible of people can fall victim to fake news
They say a picture is worth one thousand words, but what if the picture isn’t real or never existed?
Latest Speeches
Les Twentyman memorial
Minister Shorten delivered a speech at the memorial for Les Twentyman.
NDIS Amendment (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No. 1) Bill 2024 – Second Reading Speech
Minister Shorten gave a Ministerial Address at Parliament House in Canberra regarding the Second Reading of the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No. 1) Bill 2024
Minister Shorten’s address at the Rebuilding trust and integrity in the Australia Public Service conference.
Minister Bill Shorten gave an address at the Rebuilding trust and integrity in the Australia Public Service conference and discussed rebuilding trust and integrity of the Australia Public Service, Robodebt, Services Australia and mgGov.
Latest Transcripts
Minister Shorten interview on ABC Radio National Breakfast with Patricia Karvelas
Minister Shorten discussed NDIS fraud; NDIS growth and Scheme sustainability; political polls; tax cuts; eSafety and X legal action
Minister Shorten interview on ABC Melbourne Drive with Ali Moore
Minister Shorten discusses shopping centre security, psychosocial and mental health supports, the NDIS, violence against women, and NDIS and state disability supports on ABC Melbourne with Ali Moore.
Minister Shorten interview on the Today Show with Karl Stefanovic
Minister Shorten discussed calls for social media accountability after Sydney incidents; proposed strengthening of knife laws; China’s statements on Australian foreign policy