Speeches by The Hon Bill Shorten MP
Address to the National Press Club
I thank the National Press Club for the invitation to give an address on the future of the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Fourteen years to…
Address on 2023 International Federation of Cerebral Palsy Para Asian Football Cup in Melbourne
I know you’ve been acknowledged, but Sarah, Russell – Sarah from Football Australia of course, Sarah Walsh, Russell Lloyd, LaTrobe University Dean of Allied Health.…
Address to Meet the Chiefs lunch in Canberra
I also start by acknowledging the Ngunnawal people on whose land we meet. And with the hope that this is the year they, and all…
The Melbourne Institute – Economic and Social Outlook Conference
I also start by acknowledging the Wurundjeri people, the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, and pay my respects to elders past…
Address to Victoria’s Special Olympics Team
E&OE TRANSCRIPT BILL SHORTEN, MINISTER FOR THE NDIS: Hey, good morning, Team Victoria, Can we hear from you? Launceston’s never going to be the same…
Address to the first ever NDIS Jobs and Skills Forum
First of all, I just want to thank Aunty Violet for her consistently generous Welcome to Country. I can guarantee you that everyone in the…
Address to the National Disability Summit
Thank you and good morning, it’s lovely to be here. I’d like to acknowledge that we meet on the land of the Wurundjeri people of…
Australian Financial Review Government Services Summit
Introduction Opening day of Parliament of a new Government – this is a new era – carpe diem. It is very important to me to…
Sydney Disability Expo Speech
Good morning, everybody. My name is Bill Shorten. I’m the Federal Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme amongst other matters. I’d like to acknowledge…
DSC ‘Where to from here’ conference: The Future of the NDIS
Introduction In the spirit of reconciliation, I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the country I am in today, the Port Curtis Coral Coast People of…
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…