Media Releases by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

Registering your baby in the ACT made easier

The Commonwealth and ACT Government are trialling an Australian-first where parents can register the birth of their baby across federal and territory government agencies using…

Simpler sign ins to myGov with passkeys

myGov is among the first digital government services in the world to implement passkeys—a simple, fast and more secure way to sign in.   Minister…

Ukraine Peace Summit

On 15-16 June 2024, Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Government Services the Hon Bill Shorten MP will represent Australia at the…

Robodebt hero awarded King’s Birthday honour

The Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme and Government Services, Bill Shorten, has congratulated outstanding former public servant Colleen Taylor for being recognised on…

Prison for NDIS fraudster

An occupational therapist who was found guilty of 22 counts of obtaining financial advantage by deception has been sentenced to six years in prison, with…

Centrelink and Medicare claims slashed

Services Australia has halved its claims backlog and reduced congestion messaging on its phone lines, getting nearly 700,000 outstanding Centrelink and Medicare claims to Australians…

Centrepay reform targeting exploitation

The Albanese Government has renewed its commitment to Centrepay reform, today announcing a range of short- and long-term priorities to improve the program. Australians who…

Delivering on our commitment to a better NDIS

The Albanese Labor Government continues to deliver on its commitment to a better National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) for Australians with a disability. Like Medicare,…

CALD Community Co-Design New NDIS CALD Strategy

Participants of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) have co-designed a new Cultural and Linguistic Diversity (CALD) Strategy 2024-2028 (Strategy). The National Disability Insurance Agency…