Media Release

Statement on the death of Kevin Andrews

Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Kevin Andrews, who died peacefully overnight following a year-long cancer battle. While we were opposed…

NDIS growth target on track to be delivered

Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

New data shows recent Government reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has the world-first scheme on track to achieve an 8 per cent…

$40 million boost for peer support and capacity building

Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

People living with disability will be able to access better support from their peers and community after the Australian Government announced $39.8 million over two…

Reforms repairing Robodebt wreckage

Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

Services Australia has made significant strides repairing the damage caused by Robodebt. In November 2023, the Government released its response to the Robodebt Royal Commission…

New myGov pilot to help keep Australians’ data safe

Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

A new pilot to test how the myGov app could be used to securely share information from government issued cards is underway in Queensland. Queenslanders…

Building confidence and job readiness for women in Hobart

Media Release by The Hon Kate Thwaites MP

The Albanese Labor Government is supporting communities across Australia to be strong and resilient. Assistant Minister for Social Security, Ageing and Women, Kate Thwaites, today…

Ministers’ Redress Scheme Governance Board Communique

Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

On Wednesday 4 December 2024 the Minister for Social Services, the Hon Amanda Rishworth MP, chaired a meeting of the Ministers’ Redress Scheme Governance Board…

Helping children affected by violence to heal and thrive

Media Release by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

The Albanese Labor Government has today launched the Helping Children Heal program in inner west Sydney, to strengthen support for children affected by family and…