Labor welcomes the agreement by Prime Ministers Scott Morrison and James Marape to work towards elevating the relationship between Australia and Papua New Guinea to the status of a Comprehensive Strategic and Economic Partnership. With The Hon Anthony Albanese and Senator Penny Wong
Read MoreA central plank of the Coalition Government’s push to boost Australia’s engagement with the Pacific, its new Pacific Labour Scheme, has had a deeply disappointing first year.
Read MorePensioners are being hit hard by the Morrison Government’s refusal to review the interest rate Centrelink deems they earn on their investments. With interest rates at record lows, the Government’s refusal to lower deeming rates is effectively cutting payments for pensioners.
Read MoreI am honoured to be appointed the Shadow Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Shadow Minister Assisting for Climate Change, and Shadow Minister Assisting for Defence.
Read MoreA Labor Government will deliver better health care to Australian men by investing $4.7 million to establish a Mobile Men’s Shed and deliver the successful Spanner in the Works program at events across the country.
Read MoreLabor’s plan to rescue the Great Barrier Reef has three elements: Protecting the Reef by tackling climate change and improving water quality. Ensuring First Nations people play a key role in looking after the Reef. Working with all levels of government constructively on a mission to save the Reef.
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