Speeches by The Hon Bill Shorten MP
Opening of the “My Time” National Forum
*** Check against delivery *** Good morning everyone and thank you, Robyn for that introduction. I’d also like to thank Joy for her welcome to…
Speech at the Sydney Institute
Introduction I’m grateful to the Sydney Institute for inviting me to speak today. Let me begin by asking you a question: What is a person…
Launch of Livable Design
I’d like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land where we meet. I think it’s also important to acknowledge all those who are here…
Purchasing with Purpose, Expo, Canberra
*** Check against delivery *** Good morning everyone. It’s very nice to be here today for a number of reasons. It’s nice to be here…
World Multiple Sclerosis Day Forum on Workplace Flexibility
We all know that we will, over time, become less able to do things, less able to work, less able to look after ourselves. We…
AFL Dreamtime Game Lunch, Melbourne
*** E & OE – Proof only *** Firstly I acknowledge the Kulin nation, the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, and…
Pathology Australia 2010 National Conference, Melbourne
*** E & OE – Proof only *** I’d like to acknowledge the traditional owners of this land and pay my respects to their elders,…
Opening of the National Disability Summit, Melbourne
*** E & OE – Proof only *** A wise man once said: The problem with being poor is that it takes up all of…
Speech to 2009 Early Childhood Education Conference
*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** Good morning. I’m Bill Shorten and I’m standing in for Maxine, whose department is child care and early childhood education.…
Parliamentary Speech on Cochlear Implants
*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** Last week I had the privilege of witnessing one of the most impressive transformations that modern medical science can achieve.…
Parliamentary Speech on the Social Security Legislation Amendment (Carers)
*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** I rise today to speak on the Social Security Legislation Amendment (Improved Support for Carers) Bill 2009, which will make…
Launch of the Australian Disability Enterprises Website
*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** Thank you I wish to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we meet today, the Wurundjeri people…
Right to an Ordinary Life – National Press Club
**Check Against Delivery** The Right to an Ordinary Life. Thank you Ken Baker from National Disability Services for that introduction. I’d like to acknowledge the…
Members Statement on Disability
*Check against delivery* I wish to draw the chamber’s attention to an ongoing problem with the coverage of disability services in Australia. There continue to…
Speech at the launch of the Raising Children Network autism website
*Check against delivery* Good morning to all of you, I am delighted to see such a big turn out, particularly the interest shown by members…
Disability Discrimination Act Amendment Bill – February 11th
*Check against delivery* Mr SHORTEN (Maribyrnong-) (5.27 pm) – It is a pleasure to be speaking on the Disability Discrimination and Other Human Rights Legislation…
Aviation Access Working Group
*Check against delivery* I’d like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land, the Ngambri and Ngunnawal people, and pay my respects to elders, past…
Families, Housing, Community Services Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment Bill
*Check against delivery* Mr SHORTEN (Maribyrnong- ) (11.56 am) I rise to speak on the Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation…
Launch of the “What Does Chris Want” project
*Check against delivery* I would like to acknowledge the Nolan family, Mary Nolan of course and all of your assembled friends and of course Chris…
Parliamentary Speech on Autism
*Check against delivery* Mr SHORTEN (Maribyrnong) ( ) (9:33 AM) -Autism spectrum disorder affects a growing number of Australians, and autistic children have special needs…
Bill Shorten Parliamentary Speech on Dyslexia
I wish to draw the House’s attention to dyslexia and what is being done in Australia to assist people with learning difficulties. Dyslexia literally means…
Implementing and Monitoring the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) in the Australian Social and Legal Context – Keynote Address
***CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Now, I would like to call on Mr Bill Shorten to speak. He’s the in the Federal Government. He is going to…
Launch of The Economic Impact of Cerebral Palsy in Australia in 2007
***CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Good morning everyone. I’m very pleased to be here. This is a good report. What I’d like to do in launching the…
NDS Disability Employment Forum
***CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we are gathered, the Turrbal people, and pay my…
Next Steps in Making Australian Communities Liveable for People with Disabilities
***CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY*** Hi everyone and thanks for that generous introduction Rhonda. I’d like to acknowledge Father Joe Caddy from Centacare and Rhonda Galbally, without…