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New Hearing Australia Board appointments

Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

The Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Minister for Government Services, the Hon Bill Shorten, has announced the appointment of three new…

More than 50,000 Australians helped into home ownership

Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MP

The Albanese Government has helped more than 50,000 Australians into home ownership in the 12 months since the election. This includes more than 6,000 Australians through the Regional…

Review to protect front line staff

Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

I am shocked, angered and saddened by yesterday’s serious incident involving the assault of a staff member at Services Australia’s Airport West Service Centre in…

Extension of the Robodebt Royal Commission

Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

The Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), has amended the Letters Patent to extend the Royal Commission into the Robodebt…

Strengthening myGov and emergency response capability

Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

The Albanese Government’s second Budget delivers significant investments in myGov and provides greater support to Australians during natural disasters. As part of our plan to…

Billions to boost housing and affordability

Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MP

The Albanese Government’s second Budget will enable billions of dollars of investment in new social and affordable housing, incentivise new long-term rentals and provide additional…

Getting the NDIS back on track

Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

The Albanese Labor Government is getting the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) back on track by improving outcomes for participants and ensuring the sustainability of…

Housing and Homelessness Ministerial Council meeting

Media Release by The Hon Julie Collins MP

The Housing and Homelessness Ministerial Council (Ministerial Council) met at the Australian Parliament House in Canberra on 3 May 2023. Ministers welcomed the New South…