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Regions embracing Future Made in Australia
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Regions embracing Future Made in Australia
When the PM launched our Future Made in Australia Act he said: if we don’t act to shape the future, the future will shape us....
‘Towards a renewable energy superpower’ report launch
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‘Towards a renewable energy superpower’ report launch
We’re building a future right here in Australia. Because embracing Australia's renewable energy future means generating good, secure jobs for years to come. I’ve seen...
Profile: Aunty Dr Jill Gallagher AO
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Profile: Aunty Dr Jill Gallagher AO
Dr. Jill Gallagher is a proud Gunditjmara woman, respected leader, and powerhouse. As CEO of VACCHO she drives high-quality health services, grounded in a vision...
Retraining mechanics for the new energy future
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Retraining mechanics for the new energy future
Jamie is proud to be working on Victoria's bus fleet as a mechanic - particularly with the shift towards electric busses. With 40 years under...
Women in science
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Women in science
I'm proud to be a member of a government that believes in science and especially one that supports women in science. In today's tech driven...
Strengthening Quality and Integrity in our VET sector
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Strengthening Quality and Integrity in our VET sector
Today I rise to speak on the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Amendment (Strengthening Quality and Integrity in Vocational Education and Training No. 1)...
Science meets Parliament
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Science meets Parliament
This week Science Met Parliament! And I absolutely loved being met, by some brilliant women scientists. Did you know only 15% of people in STEM...
Super on Paid Parental Leave
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Super on Paid Parental Leave
In 2011, Labor made paid parental leave a reality, but super wasn't part of the deal until now. Our government will proudly extend this legacy...
Paid Parental Leave Amendment
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Paid Parental Leave Amendment
I rise to speak on the Paid Parental Leave Amendment (More Support for Working Families) Bill 2023, a bill that meets the needs of Australian...
Closing the Loopholes
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Closing the Loopholes
I, too, rise to speak on the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Bill 2023. Last year we voted to make wage theft...
Statements by Senator – Medicare
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Statements by Senator – Medicare
Last week we celebrated 40 years of the little green card that resides in wallets across the country: 40 years of Medicare, a true Labor...
Medicare Urgent Care Clinic opens in inner Melbourne
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Medicare Urgent Care Clinic opens in inner Melbourne
The Albanese Government is delivering on its commitment and making it easier for Victorians to get the care they need by opening the Inner Melbourne...
Women in sport
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Women in sport
In 2023, women's sport took Australia by storm. The Matildas made history, leaving all of Australia on the edge of our seats. Their clash against...
Jenny Macklin and Women’s Economic Security
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Jenny Macklin and Women’s Economic Security
Last week, I had the great privilege of hosting a conversation with the Hon. Jenny Macklin, a name that will be familiar to many in...
Opening Melbourne’s new Medicare Urgent Care Clinic
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Opening Melbourne’s new Medicare Urgent Care Clinic
ANDREW COHEN, CEO, FOR HEALTH: Good morning, everyone. My name is Andrew Cohen. I'm the CEO of For Health and we're lucky to be joined...
‘Love doesn’t pay the rent’: A better future for care workers starts with better wages
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‘Love doesn’t pay the rent’: A better future for care workers starts with better wages
Today marks 100 days since aged care workers received a pay rise. Labor Senator for Victoria Dr Jess Walsh shares the significance of this move,...
National TAFE Day
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National TAFE Day
Tomorrow marks National TAFE Day, and it's an opportunity to celebrate our public TAFE system. Last week I saw firsthand how free TAFE is changing...
Jobs and Skills Australia amendment
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Jobs and Skills Australia amendment
There is nothing more important than good, secure jobs for Australians. For these good, secure jobs, we need to invest in skills and training. It's...
Aged Care Employee Day
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Aged Care Employee Day
Today is Aged Care Employee Day, a day for all of us to say thank you to everyone in the aged-care workforce—personal care workers, allied...
Early Childhood Education
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Early Childhood Education
Last week, early childhood educators made the first ever national application for supported multi-employer bargaining in the Fair Work Commission. In doing that, they made...