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Australia’s outgoing Chief Scientist Dr Cathy Foley
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Australia’s outgoing Chief Scientist Dr Cathy Foley
Australia’s outgoing Chief Scientist Dr Cathy Foley wants to see Australia grow into an innovation powerhouse, turning science into the industries and jobs of the...
Parliament 2024 wrapped
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Parliament 2024 wrapped
That’s a wrap on Parliament 2024! A whopping 142 bills have passed through the Senate. The Albanese Government came to Parliament this year with a...
Home ownership inquiry fails to support home ownership
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Home ownership inquiry fails to support home ownership
The Senate Economics References Committee inquiry into Home Ownership tabled its final report today, recommending various demand side policies to inflate house prices. The Recommendations...
Progress made under the Albanese Labor government
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Progress made under the Albanese Labor government
As 2024 draws to a close, I am proud to stand with my colleagues here and in the other place and reflect on all the...
Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation are leading change in Gippsland
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Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation are leading change in Gippsland
Regional communities are embracing a HUGE opportunity. Australia’s renewable energy transformation is realising local jobs, industries and investment. And Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation...
Nuclear is not the answer for Australia
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Nuclear is not the answer for Australia
During the decades that other OECD countries have pursued nuclear, we’ve relied on coal. Our coal stations are closing, and we’re moving to a net...
Gippsland is already on track for its renewable energy future
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Gippsland is already on track for its renewable energy future
For decades Gippsland has powered Victoria. And now, as Australia's first offshore wind zone, it's set to lead the way in clean energy for generations...
Merger reforms are needed, will make a real difference
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Merger reforms are needed, will make a real difference
The Senate Economics Legislation Committee inquiry found that the Albanese Government’s merger reforms will ensure the ACCC can perform its critical work to support competition...
Senate Estimates update
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Senate Estimates update
Senate Estimates week is done. I’ve got one key takeout from chairing 24 hours of questions to Ministers and Secretaries across 2 days. And it’s...
Boosting Gippsland’s clean energy future: Senator Walsh visits APRETC
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Boosting Gippsland’s clean energy future: Senator Walsh visits APRETC
Senator Jess Walsh visited Federation University Australia's Asia Pacific Renewable Energy Training Centre (APRETC) in Gippsland on Thursday, highlighting the Albanese Labor Government’s support for...
Early childhood educators news
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Early childhood educators news
Today’s news for 12,000 early childhood educators is BIG NEWS. And the next ‘Big Step’, in early educators’ epic campaign for their feminised work to...
We must build more homes, not more debt
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We must build more homes, not more debt
The Senate Economics References Committee inquiry into Home Ownership continued today, with unanimous agreement from banks, regulators, and consumer groups that boosting housing supply is...
Tinkering with lending market won’t build homes Australia needs now
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Tinkering with lending market won’t build homes Australia needs now
The Liberal-led Senate Economics References Committee inquiry into Home Ownership commenced today, hearing alarming proposals to tinker with Australia’s stable lending market. Among the...
Next steps in a historic pay rise
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Next steps in a historic pay rise
After eight dedicated years as an early childhood educator, Yvonne has fought tirelessly for a historic, well-deserved 15% pay rise. A pay rise that finally...
The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science in Parliament 2024
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The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science in Parliament 2024
Congratulations to the dedicated scientists, innovators and educators recognised at the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science in Parliament’s Great Hall last night. 👏 And special...
‘To see Gippsland leading the way in renewable energy is incredible’
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‘To see Gippsland leading the way in renewable energy is incredible’
Our renewables plan is super-charging Australia’s grid, with 42% renewable energy on track for this year. ⚡ More than 7 gigawatts of NEW renewable energy...
Our $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund has announced its first investment
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Our $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund has announced its first investment
Our $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund has announced its first investment in social and affordable housing — the largest investment in over a decade!...
Victoria leading the way in science and innovation
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Victoria leading the way in science and innovation
Australia is home to world-leading scientists, innovators, researchers and educators—people who work tirelessly to achieve groundbreaking innovation and who inspire the next generation. Among these...
Super for mortgage offset: ‘Won’t help, is a massive risk, doesn’t work’
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Super for mortgage offset: ‘Won’t help, is a massive risk, doesn’t work’
The Second Interim report of the Retirement Systems Inquiry punts up yet another reckless super early-release proposal that won’t help, is a massive risk, and...
Super on paid parental leave passes the Senate
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Super on paid parental leave passes the Senate
Superannuation on Paid Parental Leave has passed the Senate. This is big news for Australian women! Our changes: - Deliver 12% superannuation on government paid...