Media Releases by The Hon Bill Shorten MP
First Nations Strategy to ensure better outcomes for First Nations people living with disability
The Australian Government has announced a new strategy designed to ensure First Nations people living with disability receive the culturally safe and accessible support they…
Statement from the Hon. Bill Shorten MP, Minister for the NDIS and Government Services and Member for Maribyrnong
Following on from my announcement in September of last year that I would not be seeking a 7th term in the Australian Parliament, I will…
People with disability lead independent advice on NDIS reform
The Australian Government has today announced the appointment of El Gibbs and Dougie Herd as the two co-chairs of the newly formed NDIS Reform Advisory…
More people with disability appointed to the NDIA Board and NDIS Independent Advisory Council
The Australian Government has today announced two appointments to the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) Board and five appointments to the National Disability Insurance Scheme…
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…
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…
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. New data from the…
Federal Court ruling shows major consequences for Centrepay misuse
The Australian Government welcomes the Federal Court’s decision to penalise energy retailer AGL $25 million for wrongly charging customers through Centrepay. The decision sends a…
Putting participants back at the centre of the NDIS
The Albanese Government is ensuring the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is fairer, easier to navigate and person-centred with fresh investments in planning for all…
Doors open at Sorell’s new one-stop-shop Service Centre
The new Sorell Service Centre has officially opened, meaning a full suite of Services Australia and Service Tasmania facilities are available under the same roof…
ACCC Federal Court action against NDIS and aged care provider welcomed
The Minister for the NDIS the Hon Bill Shorten MP and Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury, Dr Andrew Leigh MP today welcomed strong…
Statement on the death of Kevin Andrews
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Kevin Andrews, who died peacefully overnight following a year-long cancer battle. While we were opposed…
NDIS growth target on track to be delivered
New data shows recent Government reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has the world-first scheme on track to achieve an 8 per cent…
$40 million boost for peer support and capacity building
People living with disability will be able to access better support from their peers and community after the Australian Government announced $39.8 million over two…
$3.1m investment in NDIS grants to improve quality and safety
The Albanese Government today announced investment into six new initiatives that deliver on its commitment to a better National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) for people…
Final day for Ray Griggs, Secretary of the Department of Social Services
I write to mark the end of an era at the Department of Social Security with the retirement of Secretary, Ray Griggs AO CSC. The…
Reforms repairing Robodebt wreckage
Services Australia has made significant strides repairing the damage caused by Robodebt. In November 2023, the Government released its response to the Robodebt Royal Commission…
New myGov pilot to help keep Australians’ data safe
A new pilot to test how the myGov app could be used to securely share information from government issued cards is underway in Queensland. Queenslanders…
Centrepay improvements to protect and empower Australians
The Australian Government is proposing a range of improvements to Centrepay, to ensure the free bill paying service helps Australians and reduces the risk of…
Additional $110 million investment in NDIS fraud prevention
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants receiving support through the world-leading reform are now better protected thanks to further $110.4 million investment from the Albanese…
Albanese Government introduces new protections for Commonwealth frontline workers
Today the Albanese Labor Government introduced legislation to make Commonwealth workplaces safer for workers and the Australian community. The new Commonwealth Workplace Protection Orders Bill…
Uptake of simpler digital statutory declarations on the rise
Australians have taken advantage of quicker, simpler, and more accessible digital statutory declarations more than 22,000 times in the first five months of the new…
NDIS watchdog delivering results and building trust
The Albanese Government’s significant investment in the National Disability Insurance Scheme Quality and Safeguards Commission (NDIS Commission), more than doubling its workforce and fixing the…
New pilot to improve access to affordable assistive technology
A new program which trials recycling disability support equipment aims to help save hundreds of millions of dollars in government funding each year. Minister for…
Protecting the NDIS: Fraud fusion taskforce marks two year milestone
The Fraud Fusion Taskforce (FFT) has revolutionised the fight against criminals who try to steal government payments from those who need it most. In the…