We remember the history-changing heroines this Anzac Day
Editorial by The Hon Bill Shorten MPAnzac 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…
Minister Shorten interview on ABC Radio National Breakfast with Patricia Karvelas
Transcript by The Hon Bill Shorten MPE&OE TRANSCRIPT SUBJECTS: NDIS fraud; NDIS growth and Scheme sustainability; political polls; tax cuts; eSafety and X legal action; PATRICIA KARVELAS, HOST ABC RADIO NATIONAL…
Tip-offs helping to catch NDIS fraudsters
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPMinister 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…
Opinion piece for the West Australian
Editorial by The Hon Bill Shorten MPDon’t take peace for granted The world seems to be in a constant state of upheaval. Since WW I, Australia has a proud history of…
Minister Shorten interview on the Today Show with Karl Stefanovic
Transcript by The Hon Bill Shorten MPE&OE TRANSCRIPT SUBJECTS: Calls for social media accountability after Sydney incidents; proposed strengthening of knife laws; China’s statements on Australian foreign policy; KARL STEFANOVIC, HOST:…
Making some noise for safer vehicles
Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MPPedestrians will soon be safer around quiet cars, trucks and buses travelling at low speeds with the Albanese Government introducing a new design rule to…
Minister Shorten interview on ABC Melbourne Drive with Ali Moore
Transcript by The Hon Bill Shorten MPE&OE TRANSCRIPT ALI MOORE, HOST ABC MELBOURNE DRIVE: Earlier in the week, though we did ask the question about whether security guards and shopping centres…
Statement on LiveBetter civil penalty outcome
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPA disability support provider has been fined almost $2 million over the death of a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participant. LiveBetter Services Limited (LiveBetter)…
Les Twentyman memorial
Speech by The Hon Bill Shorten MPLes Twentyman was a Victorian to his core. Les Twentyman was a Son of the West. He was as much a part of this…
Opinion piece for the West Australian
Editorial by The Hon Bill Shorten MPGrocery shopping was once an exciting venture, but it has been ruined by greed Believe it or not, one of my favourite things to do…
Minister Shorten interview on the Today Show with Sarah Abo
Transcript by The Hon Bill Shorten MPE&OE TRANSCRIPT TV INTERVIEW SUBJECTS: Foreign Minister’s comments on two-state solution; Dutton comparison of Opera House protest and Port Arthur massacre; Labor’s Future Made in…
Hearing Australia Belconnen centre officially opened
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPToday the Hon Bill Shorten MP, Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme and Minister for Government Services, officially opened the Hearing Australia centre in…
Minister Shorten doorstop interview at Hearing Australia Belconnen
Transcript by The Hon Bill Shorten MPE&OE TRANSCRIPT SUBJECTS: Hearing Australia testing program; NDIS legislative reforms; NDIS access and State justice systems ANDREW LEIGH, MEMBER FOR FENNER: We’re here today at…
Even the most sensible of people can fall victim to fake news
Editorial by The Hon Bill Shorten MPThey say a picture is worth one thousand words, but what if the picture isn’t real or never existed? This is one of the dilemmas…
Minister Shorten interview on the Today Show with Jane Azzopardi
Transcript by The Hon Bill Shorten MPE&OE TRANSCRIPT SUBJECTS: Lifting of Chinese tariffs; Labor’s deportation bill; Labor’s NDIS reform bill JANE AZZOPARDI, HOST: Well, our politicians will be raising a glass…
Minister Shorten interview on ABC PM with David Lipson
Transcript by The Hon Bill Shorten MPE&OE TRANSCRIPT SUBJECTS: Labor’s NDIS reforms. DAVID LIPSON, HOST ABC PM: The federal government has introduced legislation aimed at reining in spiralling costs by ruling…
Albanese Government protecting Commonwealth frontline workers
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPThe Albanese Government is working to better protect frontline workers from violence and aggression. Legislation introduced today will ensure stronger protections for the Commonwealth frontline…
Opinion piece for the West Australian
Editorial by The Hon Bill Shorten MPA few weeks ago, some new research was released that showed the National Disability insurance Scheme (NDIS) is as fundamental to Australians as Medicare. Melbourne-based…
Getting the NDIS back on track
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPToday the Albanese Government will introduce to Parliament changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) that will deliver for those who need it most…
NDIS Amendment (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No. 1) Bill 2024 – Second Reading Speech
Speech by The Hon Bill Shorten MPThat this bill be now read a second time. Before the National Disability Insurance Scheme was rolled out a decade ago, people with disability were…
Minister Shorten interview on ABC 24 with Greg Jennett
Transcript by The Hon Bill Shorten MPE&OE TRANSCRIPT SUBJECTS: Labor’s NDIS reforms, new laws to protect frontline public servants GREG JENNETT, ABC: Bill Shorten, good to have you back with us.…
Cracking down on overcharging of NDIS participants
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPA new taskforce to crackdown on unfair price hikes for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants is now operational. The Minister for the NDIS, Bill…
Opinion piece for the West Australian
Editorial by The Hon Bill Shorten MPLiving in Australia, we can feel removed from much of what is going on in the rest of the world. Have people heard about the…
Minister Shorten interview on the Today Show with Sarah Abo
Transcript by The Hon Bill Shorten MPE&OE TRANSCRIPT SUBJECTS: Potential USA TikTok ban; cyber security; young people on social media; Treasurer’s comments on upcoming budget; CSIRO; nuclear energy SARAH ABO, HOST:…
The party’s over for crooked NDIS operators
Editorial by The Hon Bill Shorten MPImagine making $1 million a month. I can’t, but it sounds like a great deal. What if I told you someone made a million dollars…