The Hon Bill Shorten MP

Minister Shorten interview on the Today Show with Sarah Abo.

Transcript by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

E&OE TRANSCRIPTTV INTERVIEWTODAY SHOWFRIDAY 24 MAY 2024 SUBJECTS: Coalition nuclear power policy; Labor’s Future Made In Australia clean energy plan; New Caledonia repatriations  SARAH ABO,…

New multi-million dollar technology protecting the NDIS

Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

The Albanese Government is further protecting National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants by investing $160 million in a technology system. In this month’s federal budget…

Centrelink and Medicare claims slashed

Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

Services Australia has halved its claims backlog and reduced congestion messaging on its phone lines, getting nearly 700,000 outstanding Centrelink and Medicare claims to Australians…

Centrepay reform targeting exploitation

Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

The Albanese Government has renewed its commitment to Centrepay reform, today announcing a range of short- and long-term priorities to improve the program. Australians who…

NDIS shonks put on notice

Editorial by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

Anyone who has tried to organise a wedding will know the following story. Venues jack up the prices when they know it is somebody’s big…

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…

Delivering on our commitment to a better NDIS

Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

The Albanese Labor Government continues to deliver on its commitment to a better National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) for Australians with a disability. Like Medicare,…

Investing in Government Services and building a stronger myGov

Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

The Albanese Labor Government is supporting Australians through a record investment of $2.8 billion to deliver safe, effective and efficient government services for every Australian. Services…

There’s no excuse for abuse

Editorial by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

We recognise there is a lot of grief and sadness in the community right now in the wake of recent high-profile, violent incidents. As Prime…

Minister Shorten interview on ABC Melbourne Drive

Transcript by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

E&OE ALI MOORE, HOST ABC MELBOURNE DRIVE: Bill Shorten is the Minister for Government Services and also the National Disability Insurance Scheme. And the question…