Speech

Opening of Guide Dogs Victoria Sensory Campus

Speech by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

I acknowledge we meet on the lands of the Wurundjeri people. I pay my respects to their elders, past and present, and I extend that…

World Down Syndrome Congress Speech

Speech by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

E&OE TRANSCRIPT Good morning and thank you very much for having me here at the 2024 World Down Syndrome Congress. I begin this morning by…

Summit on Peace in Ukraine

Speech by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

President Zelensky, President Amherd, distinguished colleagues of the Ukrainian and Swiss governments, esteemed guests. It is an immense privilege to join you here today on…

AIFS Conference

Speech by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

E&OE TRANSCRIPT Good morning. Thank you to AIFS for inviting me to address your 17th conference. I’d like to start by acknowledging that I am…

Consent campaign launch

Speech by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

E&OE TRANSCRIPT Good morning. It is great to be here with you all today in Adelaide to launch this very important national campaign. I would…

Disability Employment Reforms

Speech by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

E&OE TRANSCRIPT Good afternoon, and it’s so great to be with you all today. I begin by acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the lands on…

Second Reading Speech – Criminal Code amendment

Speech by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

In 2022-2023 there were 10 million visits by members of the Australian public to 318 Services Australia service centres across Australia. Six thousand Services Australia…

Financial Counselling Australia Conference 2024

Speech by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

E&OE TRANSCRIPT Good morning. I’m sorry I couldn’t join you in person today. With the Budget last night it’s a busy time in Parliament House,…

Early Years Strategy Launch

Speech by The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP

E&OE TRANSCRIPT Thank you Patricia for that introduction. And a big thank you to Playgroup Australia and Playgroup NSW for hosting today’s launch. It’s so…

Launch of Police Home Carer Services

Speech by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

BILL SHORTEN, MINISTER FOR THE NDIS, AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES: Good morning, everybody. It’s fantastic to be here. I’d like to acknowledge the Kaurna people as…