Speeches by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…