The Latest Breaking News from Bill Shorten

Underused COVID app to be part of ‘lobbying scandal’ inquiry

Agencies on notice over the "lobbying scandal" focusing on contracts in areas of the government overseen by Stuart Robert.

The New Daily · Dec 4, 2022

Cap on coal price complicating federal bid to quell Australians’ energy costs

Bill Shorten says all options remain on the table as the federal government remains hopeful agreement with states can be struck

The Guardian - AU · Dec 4, 2022

MP approach to department staff 'foolish'

Bill Shorten says details revealed in leaked emails between a consulting company and former minister were sufficient to warrant an investigation.

AAP · Dec 3, 2022

Medibank hackers declare 'case closed'

The Medibank hackers declared "case closed" after dumping a final tranche of stolen data, as Australia's information commissioner launches an investigation.

AAP · Nov 30, 2022

Losers who lived: Matthew Guy is among the rare breed of opposition leaders given a second chance

Thrashed in 2018, the Liberal leader is hoping to find redemption in this weekend’s Victorian election – but the polls are not on his side

The Guardian - AU · Nov 24, 2022

Integrity bill passes lower house as new accusations emerge

The government is a step closer to achieving a signature campaign pledge after the bill for its integrity body passed the lower house.

The New Daily · Nov 24, 2022

Labor orders investigation into government contracts linked to Stuart Robert

Bill Shorten tells parliament that using public office to ‘enrich private mates’ is corruption following newspaper report on Coalition MP

The Guardian - AU · Nov 24, 2022

Afternoon Update: Labor stings RBA governor on wages remark; Friendlyjordies’ home ‘firebombed’; and the world’s oldest meal

RBA governor Philip Lowe says it is ‘best [to] avoid’ pushing wages up even as workers suffer real wage cut due to inflation

The Guardian - AU · Nov 23, 2022

Government cool on workplace bill changes

Proposed changes to Labor's workplace laws would be "significant" if adopted, says Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke as he seeks crossbench support.

AAP · Nov 22, 2022

Afternoon Update: Nauru refugees land in New Zealand; EVs to become cheaper; and a giant goldfish

First six refugees resettled in New Zealand from Australia’s offshore processing facility, nine years after the initial offer

The Guardian - AU · Nov 22, 2022