The Hon Bill Shorten MP
Latest Media Releases
500,000 claims slashed from Services Australia backlog
After a decade of Liberal neglect of Services Australia, the Albanese Government has had a major breakthrough with half a million claims processed for Australians in just ten weeks.
New Changing Places initiative unveiled
The Albanese and South Australian Governments have opened a new accessible changing place, marking a key step towards ensuring every Australian can equally access their community.
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.
Latest Editorials
We remember the history-changing heroines this Anzac Day
Anzac Day is Australia's most solemn moment each year. This week we will again remember those who served with courage and purpose, and honour those who paid the ultimate price for defending our nation.
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
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 Today Show
Minister Shorten discusses violence against women in Australia, and the legal battle over release of images from the violent Wakely incident on social media platform ‘X’ on the Today Show with Sarah Abo and Peter Dutton
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.