SPEECH - A WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION FOR ALL AUSTRALIANS - ADELAIDE - MONDAY, 17 DECEMBER 2018
I rise to second the Education chapter of the National Platform.
This is a chapter that reflects core Labor values.
Labor has always invested in education because only Labor believes education is the greatest investment we can make in the future of our country.
MYEFO DELIVERS NOTHING FOR PRESCHOOLERS - MONDAY, 17 DECEMBER 2018
Today’s MYEFO once again delivers nothing for our pre-schoolers.
Under the Liberals there is no funding for preschool after 2019 and MYEFO reiterates this. There is only 12 months left of funding - but this government couldn’t care less.
LABOR WELCOMES EXPANSION OF GOLD CARD TO SEATO NURSES AND MEDICAL TEAMS BUT GOVERNMENT MUST RULE OUT DVA CLOSURE - 16 DECEMBER 2018
Labor welcomes the announcement of the expansion of the Gold Card to include South East Asia Treaty Organisation (SEATO) Nurses and Medical Teams.
It is important that we support those who have served our nation, and we are pleased that the Government has chosen to do so notwithstanding the Productivity Commission’s draft report stated;
“It is the Commission’s view that eligibility for the Gold Card should not be expanded to any new categories of veterans or dependants that are not currently eligible for such a card.” (p.33)
PRODUCTIVITY COMMISSION’S DRAFT REPORT INTO COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION FOR VETERANS - FRIDAY, 14 DECEMBER 2018
Labor will read through the details of the draft report by the Productivity Commission into Compensation and Rehabilitation for Veterans which has been released today.
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) was established almost a century ago as part of Australia’s commitment to its WWI veterans.
BOWEN & RISHWORTH - MEDIA RELEASE - MORRISON MUST PROVIDE FUNDING CERTAINTY TO FOUR YEAR OLD PRESCHOOL - FRIDAY, 14 DECEMBER 2018
In its biggest snub yet, the Liberals have neglected to place preschool funding on the agenda for today’s Education Council meeting of ministers.
Even though funding for preschools expires in 12 months, the Abbott Turnbull Government could not be bothered to list it on the agenda.
TOP 10 ELECTORATES IN NSW TO BENEFIT FROM LABOR’S PLAN FOR PRESCHOOLS - TUESDAY, 11 DECEMBER 2018
Labor’s National Preschool and Kindy Program will see a $509 million investment for children in New South Wales and deliver two years of subsidised early learning.
In October this year, Labor announced our plans to extend preschool access to three year olds and commit to ongoing funding for four year old preschool.
MINISTER CONFIRMS LIBERAL FAILURE - SUNDAY, 9 DECEMBER 2018
Recent reports of families worse off under the Liberals unfair child care changes once again demonstrate how cruel the cuts to families as a result of the government’s child care changes.
It has been six months since the Liberals changes took place, which means it has been six months since 1 in 4 families across Australia were left worse off.
SIR MONASH CENTRE WOULD BENEFIT FROM LABOR'S WESTERN FRONT FELLOWSHIP - WEDNESDAY, 05 DECEMBER 2018
In light of reports today of disappointing numbers to the Sir John Monash Centre, we urge the government to adopt Labor’s Western Front Fellowship program.
Labor supported the establishment of the Sir John Monash Centre to reinforce Australia’s important military history on the Western Front.
TRANSCRIPT - RADIO INTERVIEW- ABC 891 ADELAIDE - WEDNESDAY, 05 DECEMBER 2018
SUBJECT: Malcolm Turnbull, The Liberals Chaos, National Energy Guarantee, Foreign Policy
DAVID BEVAN: It is Wednesday, which means it’s time for Super Wednesday, when we gather the Federal MPs from South Australia- the movers and shakers. Simon Birmingham, Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment joins us, good morning Simon Birmingham.
SENATE INQUIRY TABLES REPORT INTO USE OF ANTI-MALARIAL DRUGS IN THE ADF - WEDNESDAY, 05 DECEMBER 2018
Labor welcomes the report from the Senate Inquiry into the use of the Quinoline anti-malarial drugs Mefloquine and Tafenoquine in the Australian Defence Force and will consider its recommendations.
Labor recognised that there were a number of complex issues in relation to anti-malarial drugs which is why we sought to address some of these through the process of a Senate Inquiry.
