Media Releases by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

Stronger registration to begin for NDIS sector

The Albanese Government is progressing a new registration system for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) that will better support participants through stronger regulation of…

NDIS watchdog answers call to safeguard scheme

A significantly strengthened National Disability Insurance Scheme Quality and Safeguards Commission banned a record number of dodgy providers and received a historic number of complaints…

New NDIS Commission leadership

Minister for the NDIS the Hon. Bill Shorten MP today announced Louise Glanville as the new Commissioner of the National Disability Insurance Scheme Quality and…

Critical NDIS legislation becomes law

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…

myGov app popularity growing

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…

Trust exchange drives secure digital services

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

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

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

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…

New Hearing Australia Board Member

The Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Minister for Government Services, the Hon Bill Shorten, has announced the appointment of a new…