Interview with Minister Bill Shorten on ABC Melbourne
Transcript by The Hon Bill Shorten MPE&OE VIRGINIA TRIOLI, HOST: Why are really any Victorians languishing too long in public hospital beds when of course the system is under pressure and…
Neighbours’ brightest stars
Editorial by The Hon Bill Shorten MPLove is in the air! I have finally gotten around to watching the Neighbours finale and the feel-good vibes from the final episodes were infectious.…
$31 million to boost readiness for educational environments for children with disability or developmental concerns
Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MPThe Albanese Labor Government has today announced grants of $16 million under the National Early Childhood Program (NECP) and an additional $15 million under the Information Linkages…
Minister Shorten on the Today show with Alison Langdon
Transcript by The Hon Bill Shorten MPE&OE ALLISON LANGDON: Well, as families around the country wait with baited breath for the inevitable rate rise to come today, there are strong calls…
More flood-impacted NSW residents eligible for federal disaster support
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPAustralian Government disaster payments are now available to eligible residents in five additional local government areas (LGAs) affected by the severe storms and flooding that…
Government services under one roof in Colac
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPServices Australia is on the move in Colac with the service centre relocating from its current site in Bromfield Street, to newly refurbished premises at…
Protecting people living with disability from the latest COVID-19 wave
Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MPThe Albanese Labor Government is committed to protecting people living with disability and their carers from the latest COVID-19 winter wave and will launch a…
Get behind our Commonwealth Games stars
Editorial by The Hon Bill Shorten MPThere’s something to be said about watching Australians represent our fine country. It’s exciting, exhilarating, and brings all sorts of people together to celebrate national…
Australian Financial Review Government Services Summit
Speech by The Hon Bill Shorten MPIntroduction Opening day of Parliament of a new Government – this is a new era – carpe diem. It is very important to me to…
Interview with Minister Bill Shorten on The Today Show
Transcript by The Hon Bill Shorten MPE&OE CHARLES CROUCHER, HOST: Seven NRL players plan to boycott Manly’s match against the Sydney Roosters on Thursday, refusing to wear a gay pride jersey…
NDIS fraudsters shameless
Editorial by The Hon Bill Shorten MPThousands of Aussies across the country are trying to stave off the dreaded winter flu. Despite our best efforts over the past two years trying…
Interview with Minister Bill Shorten on Sky News
Transcript by The Hon Bill Shorten MPE&OE LAURA JAYES: Let’s go live to Victoria now. Bill Shorten joins us. Mr Shorten, thanks so much for your time. You’re, of course, the…
Interview with Minister Bill Shorten on The Today Show
Transcript by The Hon Bill Shorten MPE&OE KARL STEFANOVIC: Well, he had his whole life ahead of him. A Gold Coast University student studying nursing, Dean Hofstee, just wanted to give…
Interview with Minister Bill Shorten on Sunrise
Transcript by The Hon Bill Shorten MPE&OE DAVID KOCH, HOST: The Pandemic Lead Disaster Payment will be available to people in all Australian states and territories from tomorrow. It follows a…
Chair of NDIA Board resigns
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPI have received the resignation of The Hon. Dr Denis Napthine AO as Chair of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) Board. I wish to…
Flood assistance helping those whose worlds have been turned upside down in NSW
Editorial by The Hon Bill Shorten MPRight now, flood-struck communities in NSW are battling natural disaster. Again. I know West Australians care deeply for our flood-fatigued communities in the Eastern States and…
Interview with Minister Bill Shorten on The Today Show
Transcript by The Hon Bill Shorten MPE&OE ALLISON LANGDON, HOST: A man has walked free from jail after 22 years in maximum security over the murder of two police officers in…
Disaster payments available for more NSW flood-impacted residents
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPFederal Government disaster payments are available now to eligible residents in eight additional local government areas (LGAs) affected by the severe storms and flooding that…
Interview with Minister Shorten of 2SM
Transcript by The Hon Bill Shorten MPE&OE BRENT BULTITUDE, HOST: The Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme and Government Services Bill Shorten revealed that more than 192,000 people had accessed…
Shorten visits disaster claim centre as payments hit $340m in 3 days for flood affected NSW
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPAlmost 415,000 people affected by the severe storms and flooding in New South Wales (NSW) have received more than $340 million in Australian Government disaster…
Doorstop interview with Minster Shorten outside Services Australia Liverpool Smart Service Centre
Transcript by The Hon Bill Shorten MPE&OE BILL SHORTEN, MINISTER FOR THE NDIS AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES: Good afternoon, everybody. I’m very fortunate to be here at one of Services Australia’s smart…
$34 million in support delivered to flood-affected communities in NSW
Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MPAustralian Government support is flowing through to people impacted by the recent flood event in New South Wales, with Services Australia delivering $34 million in…
Disaster payments available for NSW flood-impacted residents
Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MPAustralian Government disaster payments will roll out from tomorrow to eligible residents in 23 local government areas (LGAs) affected by the severe storms and flooding…
Extremists do nothing but push people from their cause
Editorial by The Hon Bill Shorten MPIn early 2021, I copped some flak (probably justified) from environmental group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Australia for calling something a vegan…
Sydney Disability Expo Speech
Speech by The Hon Bill Shorten MPGood morning, everybody. My name is Bill Shorten. I’m the Federal Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme amongst other matters. I’d like to acknowledge…