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Senator Bragg releases yet another grudge report against Australia’s world-leading super system
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Senator Bragg releases yet another grudge report against Australia’s world-leading super system
The Chair has tabled an unserious, unsurprising report reflecting nothing more than his long-held loathing of Australia’s superannuation system, and the critical role of unions...
Gippsland to be home to one of 11 new endometriosis and pelvic pain clinics
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Gippsland to be home to one of 11 new endometriosis and pelvic pain clinics
The Albanese Labor Government has announced that Gippsland will be home to one of 11 new Endometriosis, Pelvic Pain and Menopause Specialist Clinics, should the...
Federal Labor promises half a billion dollars for women’s health
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Federal Labor promises half a billion dollars for women’s health
📣 Public Cervix Announcement! Labor is investing in women’s health to deliver more choice, lower costs, and better health care. What does this mean for...
Jobs boom for Gippsland
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Jobs boom for Gippsland
There are more jobs in Gippsland, with new Australian Bureau of Statistics data revealing 11,800 extra positions have been created across Latrobe-Gippsland in the past...
Supporting Victorian students with paid prac
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Supporting Victorian students with paid prac
This is Georgiana, a nurse in her grad year at The Royal Melbourne Hospital. Georgiana is exactly who the Albanese Labor Government will support with...
Victorian public schools on a path to full and fair funding
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Victorian public schools on a path to full and fair funding
Victoria is on the path to full and fair funding for our public schools. đź‘Ź Labor is making the BIGGEST new investment in Victorian public...
Free TAFE here to stay under Labor
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Free TAFE here to stay under Labor
Training Australians for good, secure jobs 🤝 Filling skill shortages in priority areas across Australia. That’s what Free TAFE is all about, and we want...
Hydrogen and minerals sector urge passage of Future Made in Australia Production Tax Credits
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Hydrogen and minerals sector urge passage of Future Made in Australia Production Tax Credits
There is overwhelming support for the Albanese Government’s Future Made in Australia Hydrogen and Critical Minerals Production Tax Credits in the Senate Economics Committee Report,...
Albanese Labor Government taking strong action to end scams in Australia 
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Albanese Labor Government taking strong action to end scams in AustraliaÂ
The Senate Economics Committee today examined the Scam Prevention Framework, a whole-of-economy initiative to protect Australians and small businesses from scam-related financial losses. The Framework...
Labor pledges $2 billion to back green aluminium
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Labor pledges $2 billion to back green aluminium
It’s been a BIG week for Australia’s green energy future - a future made in Australia. ✊🏼 And we’re another step closer with today’s Senate...
Albanese Government approves more renewable energy projects than any government in Australian history
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Albanese Government approves more renewable energy projects than any government in Australian history
2025 is kicking off with an energy milestone! 🌟 The Albanese Government has ticked off the most renewable projects of any government in Australian history....
Socially Democratic: Organising for Early Childhood Educators
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Socially Democratic: Organising for Early Childhood Educators
Senator Jess Walsh recently joined Stephen Donnelly on the Socially Democratic podcast to chat about the Big Steps Campaign, which recently resulted in a historic...
Gippsland’s secret offshore wind superpower
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Gippsland’s secret offshore wind superpower
One of six designated offshore wind zones, Gippsland has a secret superpower – but it’s not the region’s abundant wind resources. While the Federal and...
Victorian wages grow under the Albanese Government
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Victorian wages grow under the Albanese Government
Workers in Greater Melbourne are now earning, on average, an extra $172.10 per week, while those in the rest of Victoria are earning an extra...
An epic year for early childhood educators
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An epic year for early childhood educators
What a week to end an EPIC year for early childhood educators! Huge congrats to the powerhouse women who have successfully advocated for: - A...
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...