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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...
Adding super on paid parental leave
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Adding super on paid parental leave
The Paid Parental Leave Amendment (Adding Superannuation for a More Secure Retirement) Bill 2024 marks another step forward in closing the retirement gap—a 25 per...
Alliance to promote wind energy: Gippsland New Energy Conference
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Alliance to promote wind energy: Gippsland New Energy Conference
The Committee for Gippsland and the Gippsland Climate Change Network have joined forces with Gippsland offshore wind proponents to officially launch the Gippsland Offshore Wind...
Congratulations to our early educators
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Congratulations to our early educators
HUGE congratulations to all early childhood educators who’ve spoken out for respect and recognition over many years. I’m proud to have stood alongside you all...
A community in charge – Gippsland’s new energy future
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A community in charge – Gippsland’s new energy future
After 100 years of proudly generating energy for Victoria, Gippsland is looking ahead. The region is known for its energy legacy, and now locals are...
Future Made in Australia policy needed and should pass without delay
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Future Made in Australia policy needed and should pass without delay
The Albanese Government’s Future Made in Australia agenda will drive the critical investments needed to decarbonise the economy and will secure Australia’s place in the...
Gippsland New Energy Conference 2024
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Gippsland New Energy Conference 2024
That's a wrap on the Gippsland New Energy Conference 2024. Traditional Owners, community, unions, and industry came together to share how Gippsland can remain an...
Build to Rent Bills will build more homes for Australians
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Build to Rent Bills will build more homes for Australians
When it comes to this country’s housing challenges, supply is the answer. The Albanese Government’s support for the Build to Rent sector will see more...
Future Made in Australia hearing
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Future Made in Australia hearing
The time is now! That’s the evidence from today’s Future Made in Australia Senate Inquiry. The FMIA Bill is in front of Senate Economics, and...
Super on Paid Parental Leave legislation introduced to Parliament
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Super on Paid Parental Leave legislation introduced to Parliament
Huge congratulations to all the women who’ve advocated for super on Paid Parental Leave! 🎉 We’ve just introduced our Bill to make it happen. Right now,...
Progress to be proud of on Equal Pay Day
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Progress to be proud of on Equal Pay Day
📣 Under our Government, the gender pay gap has hit a record low. Today’s Equal Pay Day marks the 50 days women have to work,...
Early Childhood Educators pay rise
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Early Childhood Educators pay rise
I rise to congratulate our nation's early childhood educators, particularly Cass, who visited me this week with her three-month-old son, Archie. It's wonderful to know...
You pay your fair share of tax, and multinationals should too.
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You pay your fair share of tax, and multinationals should too.
It’s tax time! You pay your fair share, and multinationals should too. That’s why we are: 📝 Increasing transparency of multinationals’ tax affairs 📈 Boosting...
‘Recognised, valued, and needed’: What this historic pay rise means for our early childhood educators
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‘Recognised, valued, and needed’: What this historic pay rise means for our early childhood educators
When the Federal Budget was handed down in May, Gemma watched on in the Parliament Gallery. A much-needed pay rise was on the horizon, and...
Build to Rent measures to deliver more homes for Australians
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Build to Rent measures to deliver more homes for Australians
It’s all about supply, and the Government’s Build to Rent measures will deliver just that – more homes for Australians. New tax incentives will attract...