myGov app popularity growing
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPThe 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…
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Minister Shorten interview on ABC Afternoon Briefing with Greg Jennett
Transcript by The Hon Bill Shorten MPE&OE TRANSCRIPT SUBJECTS: NDIS legislation; CFMEU administration; gambling advertising GREG JENNETT, HOST: The Minister for the NDIS and Government Services, Bill Shorten, joins us now.…
Minister Shorten Press Gallery Doorstop
Transcript by The Hon Bill Shorten MPE&OE TRANSCRIPT SUBJECTS: Gaza; RBA; Bluesfest; NAPLAN JOURNALIST: We’ve just heard from Peter Dutton on Sky news in the last hour, saying that no one…
National Press Club Speech – Government Services in Australia: the next decade
Speech by The Hon Bill Shorten MPI acknowledge we meet on the lands of the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples. I pay respect to elders past and present – and extend that…
Trust exchange drives secure digital services
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPIn an address to the National Press Club in Canberra today, the Minister for Government Services, Bill Shorten, announced the Albanese Government is developing ‘brand…
Minister Shorten’s address to the National Press Club Q&A
Transcript by The Hon Bill Shorten MPDAVID CROWE, CHAIR: Thank you very much, Mr. Shorten, for those remarks. And also, I’d like to back you up on thanking the families of…
Minister Shorten interview on ABC Radio Melbourne with Ali Moore
Transcript by The Hon Bill Shorten MPE&OE TRANSCRIPT SUBJECTS: Gambling ads; free to air television accessibility; Trust Exchange ALI MOORE, HOST: Yes, we’ve been talking about gambling ads and free to…
Neuroinclusion Program recruiting in Adelaide
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPThe Government is recruiting people who are neurodivergent in Adelaide. The Aurora Neuroinclusion Program delivers a supportive and inclusive recruitment process for a range of…
Childcare is important so Educator’s pay must reflect that
Editorial by The Hon Bill Shorten MPWe all know that raising kids is hard work. I’ve heard toddlers referred to as tiny tornadoes. Adorable tornadoes, but anybody who has had a…
Minister Shorten interview on Sky News Afternoon Agenda with Fiona Willan
Transcript by The Hon Bill Shorten MPSubjects: Getting The NDIS Back On Track Bill; Paul Keating’s AUKUS comments; international relations; Coalition call for tax cuts in regional Australia FIONA WILLAN, HOST:…
Australian’s invited to have their say on Government services
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPAustralians are encouraged to have their say on the future of government services through a new online survey. Responses will inform a Long-term Insights Briefing…
Building a stronger disability workforce
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPThe Australian Government is investing in the future careers of disability workers by announcing $375,000 in grant funding for a recruitment initiative and leadership diploma,…
Improving clarity on NDIS supports
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPA clear definition of NDIS Supports which outlines what will and won’t be funded through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will provide greater clarity…
Help is available for Aussies struggling with cost of living
Editorial by The Hon Bill Shorten MPHave you checked your pay slip recently? If you haven’t, it’s worth having a quick look. Because on 1 July every single Australian taxpayer got…
NDIS Provider and Worker Registration Taskforce delivers independent advice on NDIS regulation
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPThe Australian Government has today published the NDIS Provider and Worker Registration Taskforce’s independent advice to Government on a proposed system of regulation for National…
Minister Shorten interview on ABC Radio Melbourne with Ali Moore
Transcript by The Hon Bill Shorten MPE&OE TRANSCRIPTRADIO INTERVIEWABC RADIO MELBOURNEFRIDAY 2ND AUGUST 2024 SUBJECTS: Independent NDIS Provider and Worker Registration Taskforce report; meeting with state Premiers on NDIS ALI MOORE,…
Register as a donor today – lives depend on it
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPThe Albanese Government is encouraging more people to register as organ and tissue donors this DonateLife Week. About 7.8 million people have already registered, but…
Minister Shorten doorstop interview at Services Australia Woden Service Centre Canberra.
Transcript by The Hon Bill Shorten MPE&OE TRANSCRIPT SUBJECTS: Services Australia claims wait times reduced; increased staffing at Services Australia, using MyGov; cabinet reshuffle; immigration DAVID SMITH, MEMBER FOR BEAN: I’m…
Government response to the Disability Royal Commission
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPThe Albanese Labor Government has today released its initial response to the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability. The…
Joint statement on Australian, State and Territory response to the Royal Commission into violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of people with disability
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPJoint with state and territory disability ministers. On behalf of the Australian Government and all state and territory governments, Disability Ministers have released the Joint…
Initial response to the Disability Royal Commission Final Report
Transcript by The Hon Bill Shorten MPE&OE TRANSCRIPT Topics: Initial response to the Disability Royal Commission Final Report AMANDA RISHWORTH, MINISTER FOR SOCIAL SERVICES: Good morning everyone. I’m pleased you could…
Minister Shorten interview on RN Drive with Andy Park
Transcript by The Hon Bill Shorten MPE&OE TRANSCRIPTRADIO INTERVIEWABC RN DRIVEWEDNESDAY 31 JULY 2024 SUBJECTS: Disability Royal Commission; NDIS reforms ANDY PARK, HOST: Joining me now is Bill Shorten, the Minister…
Building greater NDIS choice and control in WA
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPA new trial site in regional Western Australia is set to provide a foundation for the future commissioning of services delivered under the National Disability…
Services Australia delivers 900,000 claims, reduces call wait times
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPHundreds of thousands of Australians are having their Centrelink and Medicare claims processed faster, with wait times slashed across the board. The government has also…
Minister Shorten interview on 6PR Radio Perth
Transcript by The Hon Bill Shorten MPE&OE TRANSCRIPT SUBJECTS: NDIS service accessibility; eliminating fraud in the NDIS; Services Australia claim and call wait times reduced; myGov accessibility GARY ADSHEAD, HOST: Righto,…