This data was produced by OpenAustralia from a variety of sources.

RSS feed Bill Shorten MP

Photo of Bill Shorten
  • Australian Labor Party Representative for Maribyrnong
  • Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (since 1 Jun 2022)
    Minister for Government Services (since 1 Jun 2022)
  • Entered House of Representatives on 24 November 2007 — Federal election
  • Email me whenever Bill Shorten speaks (no more than once per day)

RSS feed Most recent appearances in parliament

Questions without Notice: National Disability Insurance Scheme (18 Mar 2024)

“I notice a couple of interjections from some of the coalition backbench. One of the problems with keeping the NDIS sustainable—and we've had good support from the front bench—is that former minister Reynolds said that this government too quickly invokes its crackdown on fraud, and we're too focused on— (Time expired)”

Questions without Notice: National Disability Insurance Scheme (18 Mar 2024)

“I thank the member for Adelaide for his question. There are about 400,000 of our fellow Australians who work in disability care. They're very hardworking, and as we meet here they're looking after some of the most vulnerable people in our community, ensuring they have good quality of life and that they're getting the support they need. Most—if not just about all—disability workers...”

Matters of Public Importance: Albanese Government (15 Feb 2024)

“I seriously doubt that.”

More of Bill Shorten's recent appearances

Numbers

Please note that numbers do not measure quality. Also, Representatives may do other things not currently covered by this site. (More about this)

  • Has spoken in 37 debates in the last year — well below average amongst Representatives.
  • People have made 5 comments on this Representative's speeches — well above average amongst Representatives.
  • This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 16–17 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
  • 73 people are tracking whenever this Representative speaks — email me whenever Bill Shorten speaks.
  • Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 1063 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)