Media Releases by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

Winter Paralympians to Inspire a Nation

The Australian Government today sent its best wishes to Australia’s team ahead of the Vancouver Paralympic Winter Games this weekend. “Sport shows us the great…

Disability Investment Group Report released

The Australian Government today released the Disability Investment Group’s report commissioned as part of our commitment to set out a ten year agenda for coordinated,…

Disability Awards recognise six high achievers

Six outstanding individuals have received recognition for their selfless contributions to the disability sector at the 2009 National Disability Awards ceremony in Canberra. The awards…

United Nations Disabilities Committee Chair

The Australian Government today congratulated Professor Ron McCallum AO on his election as the 2010 Chair of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of…

Expanded autism services begin today

Around 1400 children with Autism Spectrum Disorders will have easier access to early intervention services from today, following changes to the Rudd Government’s Helping Children…

National Arts and Disability Strategy

Arts Minister Peter Garrett and the Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities, Bill Shorten, today commended the Cultural Ministers Council for endorsing the National Arts and Disability…

National Disability Awards 2009 finalists announced

Today Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, and Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Children’s Services, Bill Shorten, announced the finalists…

Strathewen recreation reserve to be rebuilt

A new partnership between the Rudd and Brumby governments and the private sector will help transform Strathewen through the redevelopment of Strathewen Recreation Reserve to…

Autism services expanded across Australia

Around 1400 children with Autism Spectrum Disorders will have easier access to early intervention services, following changes to the Helping Children with Autism package. The…

Pension increases for carers and people with disability

More than 870,000 disability support pensioners and carers across Australia will receive increased pension payments under much-needed changes to the pension system.The Australian Government’s Secure…