Critical NDIS legislation becomes law

Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

Landmark legislation to reform the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) passed Parliament today, fulfilling the Albanese Government’s commitment to legislate important changes called for by…

Joint statement on Proposed Amendments to NDIS Bill

Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

The Albanese Labor Government and the Council for the Australian Federation (CAF) have in the past 24 hours agreed to significant changes to enhance co-governance…

Minister Shorten doorstop interview at Mural Hall

Transcript by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

E&OE TRANSCRIPTMURAL HALL DOORSTOP 11:15AMWEDNESDAY 21st AUGUST 2024 SUBJECTS: NDIS Legislation update; NDIS supports consultation  BILL SHORTEN, MINISTER FOR THE NDIS AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES: First…

Minister Shorten interview on ABC Radio Melbourne

Transcript by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

SUBJECTS: Trust Exchange; Gaza; gambling ads PATRICIA KARVELAS, HOST: Joining us to discuss that and many other issues is government services and NDI Minister Bill…

myGov app popularity growing

Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

The myGov app has reached two significant milestones, with more than 5.6 million people now using the app to sign in to myGov more than…

Minister Shorten Press Gallery Doorstop

Transcript by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

E&OE TRANSCRIPT SUBJECTS: Gaza; RBA; Bluesfest; NAPLAN JOURNALIST: We’ve just heard from Peter Dutton on Sky news in the last hour, saying that no one…

Trust exchange drives secure digital services

Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

In an address to the National Press Club in Canberra today, the Minister for Government Services, Bill Shorten, announced the Albanese Government is developing ‘brand…

Neuroinclusion Program recruiting in Adelaide

Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

The Government is recruiting people who are neurodivergent in Adelaide. The Aurora Neuroinclusion Program delivers a supportive and inclusive recruitment process for a range of…

Building a stronger disability workforce

Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

The Australian Government is investing in the future careers of disability workers by announcing $375,000 in grant funding for a recruitment initiative and leadership diploma,…

Improving clarity on NDIS supports

Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

A clear definition of NDIS Supports which outlines what will and won’t be funded through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will provide greater clarity…

Register as a donor today – lives depend on it

Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

The Albanese Government is encouraging more people to register as organ and tissue donors this DonateLife Week. About 7.8 million people have already registered, but…

Government response to the Disability Royal Commission

Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

The Albanese Labor Government has today released its initial response to the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability. The…