Media Release

NDIS watchdog answers call to safeguard scheme

Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

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…

$3.7 million towards new Changing Places facilities

Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

People with disability are set to benefit from 31 new accessible bathroom facilities, thanks to the Australian Government’s $3.7 million investment into the next stage…

BetStop helps thousands of Australians stop betting

Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

BetStop – the National Self-Exclusion Register – has reached its first anniversary with over 28,000 self-exclusions.  Australians are able to self-exclude from all online wagering…

New NDIS Commission leadership

Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

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…

Improving the digital skills of refugee and migrant women

Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

The Albanese Labor Government is partnering with 55 community organisations across Australia to improve the digital inclusion of refugee and migrant women. Overseen by the…

Critical NDIS legislation becomes law

Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

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…

Paying Superannuation on Paid Parental Leave

Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

The Albanese Labor Government is continuing to deliver on its commitment to provide greater support to Australian families by introducing legislation today which will pay…

Joint statement on Proposed Amendments to NDIS Bill

Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

The Albanese Labor Government and the Council for the Australian Federation (CAF) have in the past 24 hours agreed to significant changes to enhance co-governance…

Discussion Paper on the National Carer Strategy

Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

The Albanese Labor Government is continuing its commitment to better support the three million unpaid carers in Australia, with consultation on a discussion paper about…

myGov app popularity growing

Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

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…