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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! đ 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...
Gippslandâs secret offshore wind superpower
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Gippslandâs secret offshore wind superpower
One of six designated offshore wind zones, Gippsland has a secret superpower â but itâs not the regionâs 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...
Australiaâs outgoing Chief Scientist Dr Cathy Foley
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Australiaâs outgoing Chief Scientist Dr Cathy Foley
Australiaâs 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
Thatâs 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. Australiaâs 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, weâve relied on coal. Our coal stations are closing, and weâre 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 Governmentâs 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. Iâve got one key takeout from chairing 24 hours of questions to Ministers and Secretaries across 2 days. And itâs...
Boosting Gippslandâs clean energy future: Senator Walsh visits APRETC
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Boosting Gippslandâs 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 Governmentâs support for...
Early childhood educators news
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Early childhood educators news
Todayâs news for 12,000 early childhood educators is BIG NEWS. And the next âBig Stepâ, in early educatorsâ 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 Australiaâs 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 Ministerâs Prizes for Science in Parliament 2024
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The Prime Ministerâs Prizes for Science in Parliament 2024
Congratulations to the dedicated scientists, innovators and educators recognised at the Prime Ministerâs Prizes for Science in Parliamentâs Great Hall last night. đ 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 Australiaâs 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 â 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 educatorsâpeople who work tirelessly to achieve groundbreaking innovation and who inspire the next generation. Among these...
Super for mortgage offset: ‘Wonât help, is a massive risk, doesnât work’
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Super for mortgage offset: ‘Wonât help, is a massive risk, doesnât work’
The Second Interim report of the Retirement Systems Inquiry punts up yet another reckless super early-release proposal that wonât help, is a massive risk, and...