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The Advertiser
13-05-2025
- Business
- The Advertiser
Industry must step up to fund research: Shorten
Industry needs to "lift its game" in Australia and spend money on research and development, Bill Shorten says, while calling on universities to make their case to the public. Speaking at an online event hosted by La Trobe University on Tuesday evening, the former federal Labor leader said in a world with competing priorities for resources, higher education had to explain the benefits of the sector. "The world doesn't owe us at universities a living, we have to make the case," he said. "When universities go to governments, they say, 'We're very good people, fund us'. "That doesn't work any more. "A lot of Australians don't know what universities do." Mr Shorten, now the vice-chancellor of the University of Canberra, said a discussion with industry was needed about them paying for more of higher education. "Industry needs to lift its game in this country. If you want an R&D (research and development) budget, how about you spend some money?" he said. Mr Shorten said universities had to go beyond marketing themselves and ensure they prevented wage theft, in addition to giving domestic and international students a quality experience. "If you want to convince politicians, perhaps you need to convince the people," he said. The former cabinet minister quit politics after a 17-year career in federal parliament, deciding not to contest the May 3 federal election. Mr Shorten held the inner-Melbourne seat of Maribyrnong since 2007, and stepped aside as Labor Party leader in 2019 after he lost the election to the coalition under the leadership of Scott Morrison. Industry needs to "lift its game" in Australia and spend money on research and development, Bill Shorten says, while calling on universities to make their case to the public. Speaking at an online event hosted by La Trobe University on Tuesday evening, the former federal Labor leader said in a world with competing priorities for resources, higher education had to explain the benefits of the sector. "The world doesn't owe us at universities a living, we have to make the case," he said. "When universities go to governments, they say, 'We're very good people, fund us'. "That doesn't work any more. "A lot of Australians don't know what universities do." Mr Shorten, now the vice-chancellor of the University of Canberra, said a discussion with industry was needed about them paying for more of higher education. "Industry needs to lift its game in this country. If you want an R&D (research and development) budget, how about you spend some money?" he said. Mr Shorten said universities had to go beyond marketing themselves and ensure they prevented wage theft, in addition to giving domestic and international students a quality experience. "If you want to convince politicians, perhaps you need to convince the people," he said. The former cabinet minister quit politics after a 17-year career in federal parliament, deciding not to contest the May 3 federal election. Mr Shorten held the inner-Melbourne seat of Maribyrnong since 2007, and stepped aside as Labor Party leader in 2019 after he lost the election to the coalition under the leadership of Scott Morrison. Industry needs to "lift its game" in Australia and spend money on research and development, Bill Shorten says, while calling on universities to make their case to the public. Speaking at an online event hosted by La Trobe University on Tuesday evening, the former federal Labor leader said in a world with competing priorities for resources, higher education had to explain the benefits of the sector. "The world doesn't owe us at universities a living, we have to make the case," he said. "When universities go to governments, they say, 'We're very good people, fund us'. "That doesn't work any more. "A lot of Australians don't know what universities do." Mr Shorten, now the vice-chancellor of the University of Canberra, said a discussion with industry was needed about them paying for more of higher education. "Industry needs to lift its game in this country. If you want an R&D (research and development) budget, how about you spend some money?" he said. Mr Shorten said universities had to go beyond marketing themselves and ensure they prevented wage theft, in addition to giving domestic and international students a quality experience. "If you want to convince politicians, perhaps you need to convince the people," he said. The former cabinet minister quit politics after a 17-year career in federal parliament, deciding not to contest the May 3 federal election. Mr Shorten held the inner-Melbourne seat of Maribyrnong since 2007, and stepped aside as Labor Party leader in 2019 after he lost the election to the coalition under the leadership of Scott Morrison. Industry needs to "lift its game" in Australia and spend money on research and development, Bill Shorten says, while calling on universities to make their case to the public. Speaking at an online event hosted by La Trobe University on Tuesday evening, the former federal Labor leader said in a world with competing priorities for resources, higher education had to explain the benefits of the sector. "The world doesn't owe us at universities a living, we have to make the case," he said. "When universities go to governments, they say, 'We're very good people, fund us'. "That doesn't work any more. "A lot of Australians don't know what universities do." Mr Shorten, now the vice-chancellor of the University of Canberra, said a discussion with industry was needed about them paying for more of higher education. "Industry needs to lift its game in this country. If you want an R&D (research and development) budget, how about you spend some money?" he said. Mr Shorten said universities had to go beyond marketing themselves and ensure they prevented wage theft, in addition to giving domestic and international students a quality experience. "If you want to convince politicians, perhaps you need to convince the people," he said. The former cabinet minister quit politics after a 17-year career in federal parliament, deciding not to contest the May 3 federal election. Mr Shorten held the inner-Melbourne seat of Maribyrnong since 2007, and stepped aside as Labor Party leader in 2019 after he lost the election to the coalition under the leadership of Scott Morrison.
Perth Now
13-05-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
Industry must step up to fund research: Shorten
Industry needs to "lift its game" in Australia and spend money on research and development, Bill Shorten says, while calling on universities to make their case to the public. Speaking at an online event hosted by La Trobe University on Tuesday evening, the former federal Labor leader said in a world with competing priorities for resources, higher education had to explain the benefits of the sector. "The world doesn't owe us at universities a living, we have to make the case," he said. "When universities go to governments, they say, 'We're very good people, fund us'. "That doesn't work any more. "A lot of Australians don't know what universities do." Mr Shorten, now the vice-chancellor of the University of Canberra, said a discussion with industry was needed about them paying for more of higher education. "Industry needs to lift its game in this country. If you want an R&D (research and development) budget, how about you spend some money?" he said. Mr Shorten said universities had to go beyond marketing themselves and ensure they prevented wage theft, in addition to giving domestic and international students a quality experience. "If you want to convince politicians, perhaps you need to convince the people," he said. The former cabinet minister quit politics after a 17-year career in federal parliament, deciding not to contest the May 3 federal election. Mr Shorten held the inner-Melbourne seat of Maribyrnong since 2007, and stepped aside as Labor Party leader in 2019 after he lost the election to the coalition under the leadership of Scott Morrison.
Sydney Morning Herald
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Sydney Morning Herald
Albanese to dole out an extra ministry to the Left after landslide win
The Labor Left is poised to gain a key place in the federal ministry after winning up to a dozen seats at the election, taking a prized position vacated by former party leader Bill Shorten and extending its influence in government. The moves depend on the final election tally, with many seats still in doubt, but have already triggered concerns in the party's Right faction about the limited options for promotion into the ministry and cabinet. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will convene a caucus meeting in Parliament House on Friday to mark the historic victory last Saturday and formalise the vote on the membership of the ministry, clearing the way for him to allocate the portfolios. The caucus will increase from 103 members and senators before the election to at least 110 and as many as 121 after the votes are finalised. The Labor Left will add more members to the caucus than the Right, shifting the balance of power within the parliamentary party and so giving it another position in the ministry. Loading Incoming Tasmanian MP Rebecca White, a former state opposition leader, is seen as a likely appointment to the ministry in the Left faction vote. The other leading candidates are Ged Kearney, a former president of the ACTU, and Jess Walsh, an economist and former union official. The three Left faction members are in line to replace the position in the ministry vacated by Shorten before the election, but this is likely to mean a place in the outer ministry rather than cabinet. Albanese elevated Aged Care Minister Anika Wells to cabinet before the election, filling Shorten's position at that level with a prominent member of the Queensland Right.
The Age
06-05-2025
- Politics
- The Age
Albanese to dole out an extra ministry to the Left after landslide win
The Labor Left is poised to gain a key place in the federal ministry after winning up to a dozen seats at the election, taking a prized position vacated by former party leader Bill Shorten and extending its influence in government. The moves depend on the final election tally, with many seats still in doubt, but have already triggered concerns in the party's Right faction about the limited options for promotion into the ministry and cabinet. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will convene a caucus meeting in Parliament House on Friday to mark the historic victory last Saturday and formalise the vote on the membership of the ministry, clearing the way for him to allocate the portfolios. The caucus will increase from 103 members and senators before the election to at least 110 and as many as 121 after the votes are finalised. The Labor Left will add more members to the caucus than the Right, shifting the balance of power within the parliamentary party and so giving it another position in the ministry. Loading Incoming Tasmanian MP Rebecca White, a former state opposition leader, is seen as a likely appointment to the ministry in the Left faction vote. The other leading candidates are Ged Kearney, a former president of the ACTU, and Jess Walsh, an economist and former union official. The three Left faction members are in line to replace the position in the ministry vacated by Shorten before the election, but this is likely to mean a place in the outer ministry rather than cabinet. Albanese elevated Aged Care Minister Anika Wells to cabinet before the election, filling Shorten's position at that level with a prominent member of the Queensland Right.
ABC News
05-05-2025
- Politics
- ABC News
Albanese to 'slow the pace' as factions jostle over cabinet reshuffle
Anthony Albanese is likely to summon the new and expanded Labor Caucus to Canberra later this week or early next week and is in no rush to finalise a cabinet reshuffle that could see the elevation of new ministers. The PM has returned to Parliament House with a handful of senior ministers, but a meeting of the wider group, which could exceed 120, will wait until 15 Labor candidates locked in tight House or Senate races learn their fates. "We're going to try and slow the pace a little bit over coming days, [but] I will consult with colleagues about forming a frontbench down the track," he told reporters. Election essentials: Ministerial aspirants are jostling to fill the cabinet positions vacated by the departures of Bill Shorten and Stephen Jones. Mr Jones's assistant treasurer role, a valuable prize given it is a cabinet-level economic portfolio, is up for grabs, and it is expected that the NDIS portfolio, which has been held by Amanda Rishworth since Mr Shorten's departure, will again become a standalone role. Mr Albanese declined to speculate on the scope of the reshuffle or any other specifics, dismissing speculation that Tanya Plibersek could take the NDIS portfolio. "The only person who knows is me … If you hear something, unless you hear it come out of my mouth, it's nonsense," he said, while adding he would "respect the Caucus" and canvas their views. Continuity with change The allocation of portfolios is a task for the PM, but the pool of ministers to choose from is not, with those names chosen by Labor's factions. Read more about the federal election: Want even more? Here's where you can find all our 2025 Catch the latest interviews and in-depth coverage on The left faction selects its frontbenchers as a single nationwide pool and has a claim to at least one spot, given Mr Jones is from the left, though it is staking a claim for both. Photo shows An election sign of Wil Anderson in a neighbourhood with a dog urinating on it with Gruen Nation Election edition and iview. This election season politicians have tried to sell you the world. The team at Gruen isn't about to buy it. They've taken a big swing at the election, showing you how the democracy sausage is made, all the sizzle and none of the meat. The right faction makes decisions at state level, putting the bitterly divided Victorian branch in the frame to replace Mr Shorten, with Sam Rae, Raff Ciccone and Peter Khalil among those believed to be interested, though Mr Khalil remains in a tight contest to retain his seat. There has also been speculation about boosting the representation of Western Australians in the cabinet. Elsewhere, rising star Andrew Charlton — seen by some as a potential future treasurer or leader — has been floated as a candidate for promotion, as have assistant ministers Ged Kearney and Patrick Gorman. Flood of new faces The Labor Caucus could have as many as 30 new members, depending on the result of a series of close counts. Two-thirds of those will be women, taking the gender balance close to 60-40 overall. It will also substantially boost its representation of young people, including Ashvini Ambihaipahar in Barton, Alice Jordan-Baird in Gorton, Matt Gregg in Deakin, Jess Teesdale in Bass, and possibly Rhiannyn Douglas in Longman. Ms Douglas is one of several whose election remains too close to call, a list that also includes current MPs Josh Wilson in Fremantle, David Smith in Bean and Peter Khalil in Wills. Peter Khalil faces a tight contest to retain his seat of Wills. ( ABC News: Darryl Torpy ) Mr Wilson is an assistant minister, while Mr Khalil is a special envoy, a lower level of responsibility that comes with one parliamentary staff member attached. Julie Collins is the only cabinet minister whose seat is not yet fully clear, although her chances of seeing off an independent challenge from Peter George appear strong. While new MPs would not ordinarily be promoted to the ministry, Ms Collins may face competition from experienced fellow Tasmanians Rebecca White, who led Labor at state level, and Anne Urquhart, who has moved into the lower house from the Senate. The 2025 election explained: Several other seats remain close for Labor, including Gabriel Ng against Liberal MP Keith Wolahan in Menzies and Sarah Witty against Greens leader Adam Bandt in Melbourne, which neither side can confidently predict. Labor is also ahead but not assured of the final Senate spot in three states, including Victoria, where Michelle Ananda-Rajah is eyeing off an unlikely extension to her parliamentary career after her seat of Higgins was abolished. Loading Having trouble seeing this form? Try
