For example, when building a new road in a city, we should consider opportunities to build an adjacent bike track or walking track at the same time. This will take more cars off the roads by increasing travel options. In the same way, it makes sense that when we build new railway lines, stations should include safe storage areas for bicycles to make it easier for people to leave their cars at home.
This will take more cars off the roads by increasing travel options. In the same way, it makes sense that when we build new railway lines, stations should include safe storage areas for bicycles to make it easier for people to leave their cars at home. The sustainability mandate represents genuine action on tackling traffic congestion in urban Australia, which will cost the nation $53 billion by 2031 if we don’t act to tackle it.
In the same way, it makes sense that when we build new railway lines, stations should include safe storage areas for bicycles to make it easier for people to leave their cars at home. The sustainability mandate represents genuine action on tackling traffic congestion in urban Australia, which will cost the nation $53 billion by 2031 if we don’t act to tackle it. These new criteria for projects will be implemented through Infrastructure Australia.
The sustainability mandate represents genuine action on tackling traffic congestion in urban Australia, which will cost the nation $53 billion by 2031 if we don’t act to tackle it. These new criteria for projects will be implemented through Infrastructure Australia. POSITIVE POLICY
These new criteria for projects will be implemented through Infrastructure Australia. POSITIVE POLICY Plan for Australian Metals Manufacturing and Jobs
POSITIVE POLICY Plan for Australian Metals Manufacturing and Jobs Being an advanced economy that can make things here at home means ensuring Australia’s strategic industries have a sustainable future.
Plan for Australian Metals Manufacturing and Jobs Being an advanced economy that can make things here at home means ensuring Australia’s strategic industries have a sustainable future. To secure the long-term future of our local metal industries, we need to make smart use of the opportunities in front of us and build on Australia’s natural strengths.
Being an advanced economy that can make things here at home means ensuring Australia’s strategic industries have a sustainable future. To secure the long-term future of our local metal industries, we need to make smart use of the opportunities in front of us and build on Australia’s natural strengths. A Shorten Labor Government will deliver a new plan to secure our strategically significant metals manufacturing industries, starting with Australia's steel industry.
To secure the long-term future of our local metal industries, we need to make smart use of the opportunities in front of us and build on Australia’s natural strengths. A Shorten Labor Government will deliver a new plan to secure our strategically significant metals manufacturing industries, starting with Australia's steel industry. Labor’s six-point Plan for Australian Metals Manufacturing and Jobs demonstrates Labor’s commitment to a strong future for Australia’s metal industries.
A Shorten Labor Government will deliver a new plan to secure our strategically significant metals manufacturing industries, starting with Australia's steel industry. Labor’s six-point Plan for Australian Metals Manufacturing and Jobs demonstrates Labor’s commitment to a strong future for Australia’s metal industries. Under our six-point plan, Labor will:
Labor’s six-point Plan for Australian Metals Manufacturing and Jobs demonstrates Labor’s commitment to a strong future for Australia’s metal industries. Under our six-point plan, Labor will: 1. Ensure Australian standards are upheld in Federal Government funded projects
Under our six-point plan, Labor will: 1. Ensure Australian standards are upheld in Federal Government funded projects We will introduce new steel procurement regulations that require projects receiving government funding to use steel that meets Australian standards and certification requirements.
1. Ensure Australian standards are upheld in Federal Government funded projects We will introduce new steel procurement regulations that require projects receiving government funding to use steel that meets Australian standards and certification requirements. These regulations will be developed in a way that is consistent with our international obligations, and adherence to them will be verified and monitored with rigorous third party audits.
We will introduce new steel procurement regulations that require projects receiving government funding to use steel that meets Australian standards and certification requirements. These regulations will be developed in a way that is consistent with our international obligations, and adherence to them will be verified and monitored with rigorous third party audits. Where there is currently no relevant Australian standard, these will be developed in consultation with industry and Standards Australia.
These regulations will be developed in a way that is consistent with our international obligations, and adherence to them will be verified and monitored with rigorous third party audits. Where there is currently no relevant Australian standard, these will be developed in consultation with industry and Standards Australia. 2. Seek to maximise the use of locally-produced steel in Federal Government funded projects
Where there is currently no relevant Australian standard, these will be developed in consultation with industry and Standards Australia. 2. Seek to maximise the use of locally-produced steel in Federal Government funded projects We will ensure local steel producers have the best opportunity to participate in federal projects through the enhanced use of Australian Industry Participation Plans and the rigorous application of Australian standards.
2. Seek to maximise the use of locally-produced steel in Federal Government funded projects We will ensure local steel producers have the best opportunity to participate in federal projects through the enhanced use of Australian Industry Participation Plans and the rigorous application of Australian standards. 3. Halve the thresholds for projects required to have an Australian Industry Participation Plan to drive more opportunities for local businesses
We will ensure local steel producers have the best opportunity to participate in federal projects through the enhanced use of Australian Industry Participation Plans and the rigorous application of Australian standards. 3. Halve the thresholds for projects required to have an Australian Industry Participation Plan to drive more opportunities for local businesses Under Labor’s Australian Jobs Act, major public and private projects with capital expenditure above certain thresholds must prepare and implement an Australian Industry Participation (AIP) plan.
3. Halve the thresholds for projects required to have an Australian Industry Participation Plan to drive more opportunities for local businesses Under Labor’s Australian Jobs Act, major public and private projects with capital expenditure above certain thresholds must prepare and implement an Australian Industry Participation (AIP) plan. These plans ensure information about opportunities to bid for work on major projects is made available at all levels of the supply chain.
Under Labor’s Australian Jobs Act, major public and private projects with capital expenditure above certain thresholds must prepare and implement an Australian Industry Participation (AIP) plan. These plans ensure information about opportunities to bid for work on major projects is made available at all levels of the supply chain. Labor will halve the threshold for private projects to prepare an AIP Plan from $500 million to $250 million.
These plans ensure information about opportunities to bid for work on major projects is made available at all levels of the supply chain. Labor will halve the threshold for private projects to prepare an AIP Plan from $500 million to $250 million. We will also halve the public sector threshold from $20 million to $10 million.
Labor will halve the threshold for private projects to prepare an AIP Plan from $500 million to $250 million. We will also halve the public sector threshold from $20 million to $10 million. 4. Double funding for the Australian Industry Participation Authority and appoint an Australian Industry Participation Board
We will also halve the public sector threshold from $20 million to $10 million. 4. Double funding for the Australian Industry Participation Authority and appoint an Australian Industry Participation Board Labor set up the AIP Authority to advise and assist those developing major projects in meeting their obligations under the Australian Jobs Act.
4. Double funding for the Australian Industry Participation Authority and appoint an Australian Industry Participation Board Labor set up the AIP Authority to advise and assist those developing major projects in meeting their obligations under the Australian Jobs Act. The Authority’s role includes evaluating, approving and publishing summaries of Australian Industry Participation plans, as well as monitoring and reporting on the implementation of these plans.
Labor set up the AIP Authority to advise and assist those developing major projects in meeting their obligations under the Australian Jobs Act. The Authority’s role includes evaluating, approving and publishing summaries of Australian Industry Participation plans, as well as monitoring and reporting on the implementation of these plans. 5. Ensure Australia’s anti-dumping system has the right powers and penalties in place
The Authority’s role includes evaluating, approving and publishing summaries of Australian Industry Participation plans, as well as monitoring and reporting on the implementation of these plans. 5. Ensure Australia’s anti-dumping system has the right powers and penalties in place Labor will make sure Australia’s anti-dumping system is operating effectively and will work with the Anti-Dumping Commission to accelerate enhancements to the system.
5. Ensure Australia’s anti-dumping system has the right powers and penalties in place Labor will make sure Australia’s anti-dumping system is operating effectively and will work with the Anti-Dumping Commission to accelerate enhancements to the system. 6. Create a National Steel Supplier Advocate
Labor will make sure Australia’s anti-dumping system is operating effectively and will work with the Anti-Dumping Commission to accelerate enhancements to the system. 6. Create a National Steel Supplier Advocate The National Steel Supplier Advocate will work with Australian steel manufacturers to win major contracts.
6. Create a National Steel Supplier Advocate The National Steel Supplier Advocate will work with Australian steel manufacturers to win major contracts. The Steel Supplier Advocate will particularly work with small and medium sized steel fabricators to generate the kind of consortia and co-production deals that will allow them to deliver products at scale and in more competitive ways.
The National Steel Supplier Advocate will work with Australian steel manufacturers to win major contracts. The Steel Supplier Advocate will particularly work with small and medium sized steel fabricators to generate the kind of consortia and co-production deals that will allow them to deliver products at scale and in more competitive ways. Labor will start delivering our Plan for Australian Metals Manufacturing and Jobs within 100 days of forming office, with the establishment of the Metals Manufacturing Innovation Council.
The Steel Supplier Advocate will particularly work with small and medium sized steel fabricators to generate the kind of consortia and co-production deals that will allow them to deliver products at scale and in more competitive ways. Labor will start delivering our Plan for Australian Metals Manufacturing and Jobs within 100 days of forming office, with the establishment of the Metals Manufacturing Innovation Council. Labor has developed our plan by listening to industry and being willing to act on the practical challenges holding our metal industries back.
Labor will start delivering our Plan for Australian Metals Manufacturing and Jobs within 100 days of forming office, with the establishment of the Metals Manufacturing Innovation Council. Labor has developed our plan by listening to industry and being willing to act on the practical challenges holding our metal industries back. We’re not just talking about keeping these industries strong for the future; we’re acting to make sure they can be.
Labor has developed our plan by listening to industry and being willing to act on the practical challenges holding our metal industries back. We’re not just talking about keeping these industries strong for the future; we’re acting to make sure they can be. POSITIVE POLICY
We’re not just talking about keeping these industries strong for the future; we’re acting to make sure they can be. POSITIVE POLICY Backing Apprenticeships
POSITIVE POLICY Backing Apprenticeships A Shorten Labor Government will boost apprenticeships across the country, giving more Australians the opportunity to gain real skills and a good job.
Backing Apprenticeships A Shorten Labor Government will boost apprenticeships across the country, giving more Australians the opportunity to gain real skills and a good job. Labor will do this by ensuring a proportion of the jobs on major federally funded-projects are delivered as apprenticeships.
A Shorten Labor Government will boost apprenticeships across the country, giving more Australians the opportunity to gain real skills and a good job. Labor will do this by ensuring a proportion of the jobs on major federally funded-projects are delivered as apprenticeships. We will start with a target of seeing one in 10 jobs on Labor’s priority infrastructure projects filled by Australian apprentices.
Labor will do this by ensuring a proportion of the jobs on major federally funded-projects are delivered as apprenticeships. We will start with a target of seeing one in 10 jobs on Labor’s priority infrastructure projects filled by Australian apprentices. This will create 2,600 new apprenticeship places for young workers seeking a job and real skills.
We will start with a target of seeing one in 10 jobs on Labor’s priority infrastructure projects filled by Australian apprentices. This will create 2,600 new apprenticeship places for young workers seeking a job and real skills. In government, we will also work with the States and Territories and industry to develop procurement rules for apprentices that will apply to all infrastructure, construction and defence projects with capital expenditure over $10 million.
This will create 2,600 new apprenticeship places for young workers seeking a job and real skills. In government, we will also work with the States and Territories and industry to develop procurement rules for apprentices that will apply to all infrastructure, construction and defence projects with capital expenditure over $10 million. This will create tens of thousands more apprenticeship places in the years to come.
In government, we will also work with the States and Territories and industry to develop procurement rules for apprentices that will apply to all infrastructure, construction and defence projects with capital expenditure over $10 million. This will create tens of thousands more apprenticeship places in the years to come. Only Labor backs apprentices and vocational training, because we believe every Australian should have the chance to gain real skills and a good job.
This will create tens of thousands more apprenticeship places in the years to come. Only Labor backs apprentices and vocational training, because we believe every Australian should have the chance to gain real skills and a good job. POSITIVE POLICY
Only Labor backs apprentices and vocational training, because we believe every Australian should have the chance to gain real skills and a good job. POSITIVE POLICY Fast-tracking Priority National Infrastructure Projects
POSITIVE POLICY Fast-tracking Priority National Infrastructure Projects Infrastructure projects have become much too politicised under the Abbott-Turnbull Government.
Fast-tracking Priority National Infrastructure Projects Infrastructure projects have become much too politicised under the Abbott-Turnbull Government. Labor will take the politics out of infrastructure and put the nation’s interest at the heart of nation building again.
Infrastructure projects have become much too politicised under the Abbott-Turnbull Government. Labor will take the politics out of infrastructure and put the nation’s interest at the heart of nation building again. We will achieve this by empowering Infrastructure Australia to become an active participant in the infrastructure market, working with State Governments and brokering deals to bring nation building projects to fruition.
Labor will take the politics out of infrastructure and put the nation’s interest at the heart of nation building again. We will achieve this by empowering Infrastructure Australia to become an active participant in the infrastructure market, working with State Governments and brokering deals to bring nation building projects to fruition. We will also give Infrastructure Australia an independent financing capacity and balance sheet to jumpstart the development of new projects.
We will achieve this by empowering Infrastructure Australia to become an active participant in the infrastructure market, working with State Governments and brokering deals to bring nation building projects to fruition. We will also give Infrastructure Australia an independent financing capacity and balance sheet to jumpstart the development of new projects. We have announced an initial short-list of projects that Labor supports and would pursue as a priority in Government.
We will also give Infrastructure Australia an independent financing capacity and balance sheet to jumpstart the development of new projects. We have announced an initial short-list of projects that Labor supports and would pursue as a priority in Government. The initial list of projects that Labor will support includes: The Airport Rail to Badgerys Creek, connecting the Western and South lines
We have announced an initial short-list of projects that Labor supports and would pursue as a priority in Government. The initial list of projects that Labor will support includes: The Airport Rail to Badgerys Creek, connecting the Western and South lines The Melbourne Metro
The initial list of projects that Labor will support includes: The Airport Rail to Badgerys Creek, connecting the Western and South lines The Melbourne Metro The Cross River Rail project in Brisbane
The Melbourne Metro The Cross River Rail project in Brisbane The ‘G’ Light Rail on the Gold Coast
The Cross River Rail project in Brisbane The ‘G’ Light Rail on the Gold Coast Tasmania’s Midland Highway
The ‘G’ Light Rail on the Gold Coast Tasmania’s Midland Highway Perth Metronet
Tasmania’s Midland Highway Perth Metronet Gawler Line electrification and AdeLINK in Adelaide
Perth Metronet Gawler Line electrification and AdeLINK in Adelaide The Pacific and Bruce Highway packages, projects that have been underway for several years, but need to be fast tracked to completion
Gawler Line electrification and AdeLINK in Adelaide The Pacific and Bruce Highway packages, projects that have been underway for several years, but need to be fast tracked to completion These are projects that Infrastructure Australia has either assessed, or where Labor will work with state governments to fast-track assessments – they are Australia’s national to-do-list of priority infrastructure projects.
The Pacific and Bruce Highway packages, projects that have been underway for several years, but need to be fast tracked to completion These are projects that Infrastructure Australia has either assessed, or where Labor will work with state governments to fast-track assessments – they are Australia’s national to-do-list of priority infrastructure projects. Beyond these immediate priorities, Labor will develop a long term pipeline for projects and ensuring the steady movement of projects through the assessment, development and financing phases.
These are projects that Infrastructure Australia has either assessed, or where Labor will work with state governments to fast-track assessments – they are Australia’s national to-do-list of priority infrastructure projects. Beyond these immediate priorities, Labor will develop a long term pipeline for projects and ensuring the steady movement of projects through the assessment, development and financing phases. By building Infrastructure Australia up as an independent, funded project-broker, we will provide new and greater certainty to investors as well as creating a powerful incentive for State governments to propose and approve projects.
Beyond these immediate priorities, Labor will develop a long term pipeline for projects and ensuring the steady movement of projects through the assessment, development and financing phases. By building Infrastructure Australia up as an independent, funded project-broker, we will provide new and greater certainty to investors as well as creating a powerful incentive for State governments to propose and approve projects. Just as the Reserve Bank of Australia is the independent authority at the centre of monetary policy, Infrastructure Australia will be at the centre of capital investment, driving results that are in the national interest.
By building Infrastructure Australia up as an independent, funded project-broker, we will provide new and greater certainty to investors as well as creating a powerful incentive for State governments to propose and approve projects. Just as the Reserve Bank of Australia is the independent authority at the centre of monetary policy, Infrastructure Australia will be at the centre of capital investment, driving results that are in the national interest. A Shorten Labor Government will deliver better infrastructure to ease congestion, create jobs and improve productivity.
Just as the Reserve Bank of Australia is the independent authority at the centre of monetary policy, Infrastructure Australia will be at the centre of capital investment, driving results that are in the national interest. A Shorten Labor Government will deliver better infrastructure to ease congestion, create jobs and improve productivity. POSITIVE POLICY
A Shorten Labor Government will deliver better infrastructure to ease congestion, create jobs and improve productivity. POSITIVE POLICY Build Jobs and Industry While Tackling Climate Change
POSITIVE POLICY Build Jobs and Industry While Tackling Climate Change Labor’s guiding philosophy for more than a century has been that a stable job, with decent pay and conditions, is the bedrock of a decent life.
Build Jobs and Industry While Tackling Climate Change Labor’s guiding philosophy for more than a century has been that a stable job, with decent pay and conditions, is the bedrock of a decent life. Saving for a home, raising a family, having financial security in retirement are only possible when you have a decent job.
Labor’s guiding philosophy for more than a century has been that a stable job, with decent pay and conditions, is the bedrock of a decent life. Saving for a home, raising a family, having financial security in retirement are only possible when you have a decent job. Climate change will drive the most significant economic transformation in modern history.
Saving for a home, raising a family, having financial security in retirement are only possible when you have a decent job. Climate change will drive the most significant economic transformation in modern history. That’s why we need a plan to address the challenges posed by a changing climate and create new opportunities for our businesses and industry –
Climate change will drive the most significant economic transformation in modern history. That’s why we need a plan to address the challenges posed by a changing climate and create new opportunities for our businesses and industry – and secure the jobs of the future.
That’s why we need a plan to address the challenges posed by a changing climate and create new opportunities for our businesses and industry – and secure the jobs of the future. To achieve this, a Shorten Labor Government will establish a Strategic Industries Taskforce to undertake in-depth engagement with emissions intensive, trade exposed (EITE) industries and identify options to support their future competitiveness.
and secure the jobs of the future. To achieve this, a Shorten Labor Government will establish a Strategic Industries Taskforce to undertake in-depth engagement with emissions intensive, trade exposed (EITE) industries and identify options to support their future competitiveness. This will be supported by a Strategic Industries Reserve Fund of $300 million to support the transition of key industries to 2020.
To achieve this, a Shorten Labor Government will establish a Strategic Industries Taskforce to undertake in-depth engagement with emissions intensive, trade exposed (EITE) industries and identify options to support their future competitiveness. This will be supported by a Strategic Industries Reserve Fund of $300 million to support the transition of key industries to 2020. The heightened awareness of climate risk is driving rapid and accelerating innovation in our energy sector, resulting in falling costs for clean technology and renewable energy.
This will be supported by a Strategic Industries Reserve Fund of $300 million to support the transition of key industries to 2020. The heightened awareness of climate risk is driving rapid and accelerating innovation in our energy sector, resulting in falling costs for clean technology and renewable energy. On top of this, the increasing market for low-carbon products, new patterns of international production and trade and technological advances have dramatically altered the shape of the global economy over the last two decades.
The heightened awareness of climate risk is driving rapid and accelerating innovation in our energy sector, resulting in falling costs for clean technology and renewable energy. On top of this, the increasing market for low-carbon products, new patterns of international production and trade and technological advances have dramatically altered the shape of the global economy over the last two decades. But there is an important choice for governments the world over – do they support this transition, ensuring their countries and citizens benefit from the change, or do they ignore the shifts, consigning their countries to laggard status in the global race for growth and jobs?
On top of this, the increasing market for low-carbon products, new patterns of international production and trade and technological advances have dramatically altered the shape of the global economy over the last two decades. But there is an important choice for governments the world over – do they support this transition, ensuring their countries and citizens benefit from the change, or do they ignore the shifts, consigning their countries to laggard status in the global race for growth and jobs? Labor recognises this rapid change means that “Business as usual” is no longer an option - structural change is inevitable, but we need to act now so that we can capitalise on these shifts to build a stronger, fairer and more resilient economy.
But there is an important choice for governments the world over – do they support this transition, ensuring their countries and citizens benefit from the change, or do they ignore the shifts, consigning their countries to laggard status in the global race for growth and jobs? Labor recognises this rapid change means that “Business as usual” is no longer an option - structural change is inevitable, but we need to act now so that we can capitalise on these shifts to build a stronger, fairer and more resilient economy. The transition of Australia’s economy to a clean energy future is not negotiable.
Labor recognises this rapid change means that “Business as usual” is no longer an option - structural change is inevitable, but we need to act now so that we can capitalise on these shifts to build a stronger, fairer and more resilient economy. The transition of Australia’s economy to a clean energy future is not negotiable. POSITIVE POLICY
The transition of Australia’s economy to a clean energy future is not negotiable. POSITIVE POLICY High Speed Rail
POSITIVE POLICY High Speed Rail A Labor Government will establish a High Speed Rail Authority to work through a process for gathering international expressions of interest over the construction of a High Speed Rail link between Brisbane and Melbourne via Sydney and Canberra.
High Speed Rail A Labor Government will establish a High Speed Rail Authority to work through a process for gathering international expressions of interest over the construction of a High Speed Rail link between Brisbane and Melbourne via Sydney and Canberra. Labor’s push to advance this visionary project will end three years of Coalition inaction on High Speed Rail, which would revolutionise interstate travel and turbo charge regional development.
A Labor Government will establish a High Speed Rail Authority to work through a process for gathering international expressions of interest over the construction of a High Speed Rail link between Brisbane and Melbourne via Sydney and Canberra. Labor’s push to advance this visionary project will end three years of Coalition inaction on High Speed Rail, which would revolutionise interstate travel and turbo charge regional development. A feasibility study completed in 2013 found the project would be viable, with the Sydney to Melbourne leg expected to return more than $2 in economic benefit for every dollar invested.
Labor’s push to advance this visionary project will end three years of Coalition inaction on High Speed Rail, which would revolutionise interstate travel and turbo charge regional development. A feasibility study completed in 2013 found the project would be viable, with the Sydney to Melbourne leg expected to return more than $2 in economic benefit for every dollar invested. And an expert panel led by former Nationals Leader Tim Fischer and the Business Council of Australia’s Jennifer Westacott recommended creation of a planning authority to work with the Queensland, NSW, Victoria and ACT governments to advance planning and begin to acquire the corridor before it is built out by urban sprawl.
A feasibility study completed in 2013 found the project would be viable, with the Sydney to Melbourne leg expected to return more than $2 in economic benefit for every dollar invested. And an expert panel led by former Nationals Leader Tim Fischer and the Business Council of Australia’s Jennifer Westacott recommended creation of a planning authority to work with the Queensland, NSW, Victoria and ACT governments to advance planning and begin to acquire the corridor before it is built out by urban sprawl. Despite the former Labor Government allocating $54 million to establish the Authority, the incoming Liberal Government scrapped the idea.
And an expert panel led by former Nationals Leader Tim Fischer and the Business Council of Australia’s Jennifer Westacott recommended creation of a planning authority to work with the Queensland, NSW, Victoria and ACT governments to advance planning and begin to acquire the corridor before it is built out by urban sprawl. Despite the former Labor Government allocating $54 million to establish the Authority, the incoming Liberal Government scrapped the idea. The Coalition has since refused to facilitate debate of the Private Member’s Bill that Labor introduced into Parliament in December 2013.
Despite the former Labor Government allocating $54 million to establish the Authority, the incoming Liberal Government scrapped the idea. The Coalition has since refused to facilitate debate of the Private Member’s Bill that Labor introduced into Parliament in December 2013. A Labor Government will create the Authority and, once it is established, work through a process for gathering any expressions of interest.
The Coalition has since refused to facilitate debate of the Private Member’s Bill that Labor introduced into Parliament in December 2013. A Labor Government will create the Authority and, once it is established, work through a process for gathering any expressions of interest. High Speed Rail is a proven technology.
A Labor Government will create the Authority and, once it is established, work through a process for gathering any expressions of interest. High Speed Rail is a proven technology. Around the world millions of people travel using it every day.
High Speed Rail is a proven technology. Around the world millions of people travel using it every day. Almost every example of well deployed High Speed Rail involves a partnership between government and the private sector.
Around the world millions of people travel using it every day. Almost every example of well deployed High Speed Rail involves a partnership between government and the private sector. Companies based in Japan, China, Korea and Europe have experience in constructing and operating successful High Speed Rail projects and we should use that expertise.
Almost every example of well deployed High Speed Rail involves a partnership between government and the private sector. Companies based in Japan, China, Korea and Europe have experience in constructing and operating successful High Speed Rail projects and we should use that expertise. High Speed Rail would allow for travel between capital cities in as little as three hours.
Companies based in Japan, China, Korea and Europe have experience in constructing and operating successful High Speed Rail projects and we should use that expertise. High Speed Rail would allow for travel between capital cities in as little as three hours. It would also drive economic development of regional communities on its route including the Gold Coast, Casino, Grafton, Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, Taree, Newcastle, the Central Coast, Southern Highlands, Wagga Wagga, Albury-Wodonga and Shepparton.
High Speed Rail would allow for travel between capital cities in as little as three hours. It would also drive economic development of regional communities on its route including the Gold Coast, Casino, Grafton, Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, Taree, Newcastle, the Central Coast, Southern Highlands, Wagga Wagga, Albury-Wodonga and Shepparton. High Speed Rail stacks up.
It would also drive economic development of regional communities on its route including the Gold Coast, Casino, Grafton, Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, Taree, Newcastle, the Central Coast, Southern Highlands, Wagga Wagga, Albury-Wodonga and Shepparton. High Speed Rail stacks up. We just need a government with the vision to get the ball rolling.
High Speed Rail stacks up. We just need a government with the vision to get the ball rolling. POSITIVE POLICY
We just need a government with the vision to get the ball rolling. POSITIVE POLICY National Cycling Strategy
POSITIVE POLICY National Cycling Strategy A Shorten Labor Government will invest $1.25 million in the Australian Bicycle Council to ensure the ongoing development of a national cycling strategy.
National Cycling Strategy A Shorten Labor Government will invest $1.25 million in the Australian Bicycle Council to ensure the ongoing development of a national cycling strategy. The former Labor Government funded the Council in 2011 so it could develop the 2011-2016 National Cycling Strategy, in consultation with Australia’s Transport Ministers and other interest groups.
A Shorten Labor Government will invest $1.25 million in the Australian Bicycle Council to ensure the ongoing development of a national cycling strategy. The former Labor Government funded the Council in 2011 so it could develop the 2011-2016 National Cycling Strategy, in consultation with Australia’s Transport Ministers and other interest groups. The 2011-2016 strategy saw a number of improvements nationwide, which included the introduction of pedal-assist bicycles, consistency in design guidance for bicycle infrastructure, the publication of national metrics and reporting on cycling participation, safety, integrated planning and government investment in cycling.
The former Labor Government funded the Council in 2011 so it could develop the 2011-2016 National Cycling Strategy, in consultation with Australia’s Transport Ministers and other interest groups. The 2011-2016 strategy saw a number of improvements nationwide, which included the introduction of pedal-assist bicycles, consistency in design guidance for bicycle infrastructure, the publication of national metrics and reporting on cycling participation, safety, integrated planning and government investment in cycling. With funding set to end in December 2016, the Turnbull Government is jeopardising the development of this active transport policy by refusing to commit to any additional funding.
The 2011-2016 strategy saw a number of improvements nationwide, which included the introduction of pedal-assist bicycles, consistency in design guidance for bicycle infrastructure, the publication of national metrics and reporting on cycling participation, safety, integrated planning and government investment in cycling. With funding set to end in December 2016, the Turnbull Government is jeopardising the development of this active transport policy by refusing to commit to any additional funding. In contrast, Labor understands that our cities face challenges of increased congestion, which is why we will prioritise the cycling strategy.
With funding set to end in December 2016, the Turnbull Government is jeopardising the development of this active transport policy by refusing to commit to any additional funding. In contrast, Labor understands that our cities face challenges of increased congestion, which is why we will prioritise the cycling strategy. A Shorten Labor Government will require that all projects submitted to Infrastructure Australia add another criterion to its assessments – the inclusion of active transport modes including cycling and walking.
In contrast, Labor understands that our cities face challenges of increased congestion, which is why we will prioritise the cycling strategy. A Shorten Labor Government will require that all projects submitted to Infrastructure Australia add another criterion to its assessments – the inclusion of active transport modes including cycling and walking. We will also continue to work with States and Territories to consider establishing a new Walking, Riding and Access to Public Transport Council, as outlined in the 2013 Walking, Riding and Access to Public Transportreport.
A Shorten Labor Government will require that all projects submitted to Infrastructure Australia add another criterion to its assessments – the inclusion of active transport modes including cycling and walking. We will also continue to work with States and Territories to consider establishing a new Walking, Riding and Access to Public Transport Council, as outlined in the 2013 Walking, Riding and Access to Public Transportreport. Linking active transport through walking and cycling to our public transport systems is a key part of sustainable urban design.
We will also continue to work with States and Territories to consider establishing a new Walking, Riding and Access to Public Transport Council, as outlined in the 2013 Walking, Riding and Access to Public Transportreport. Linking active transport through walking and cycling to our public transport systems is a key part of sustainable urban design. This announcement builds on Labor’s plans to improve our cities and ensure they are productive, sustainable and liveable.
Linking active transport through walking and cycling to our public transport systems is a key part of sustainable urban design. This announcement builds on Labor’s plans to improve our cities and ensure they are productive, sustainable and liveable. POSITIVE POLICY
This announcement builds on Labor’s plans to improve our cities and ensure they are productive, sustainable and liveable. POSITIVE POLICY Manufacturing Transition Boost
POSITIVE POLICY Manufacturing Transition Boost A Shorten Labor Government will unite with the Victorian and South Australian Governments to deliver new jobs in the regions worst affected by motor vehicle production closures.
Manufacturing Transition Boost A Shorten Labor Government will unite with the Victorian and South Australian Governments to deliver new jobs in the regions worst affected by motor vehicle production closures. Labor will commit $59 million to the Manufacturing Transition Boost jobs package to ensure regions across the nation - including Geelong and Northern Adelaide - continue to have strong workforces and local jobs.
A Shorten Labor Government will unite with the Victorian and South Australian Governments to deliver new jobs in the regions worst affected by motor vehicle production closures. Labor will commit $59 million to the Manufacturing Transition Boost jobs package to ensure regions across the nation - including Geelong and Northern Adelaide - continue to have strong workforces and local jobs. These regions face the prospect of high unemployment and social dislocation after the Liberals goaded the car industry into closing down and leaving Australia.
Labor will commit $59 million to the Manufacturing Transition Boost jobs package to ensure regions across the nation - including Geelong and Northern Adelaide - continue to have strong workforces and local jobs. These regions face the prospect of high unemployment and social dislocation after the Liberals goaded the car industry into closing down and leaving Australia. This jobs package will provide pathways to new jobs for skilled workers by attracting new business investment in advanced manufacturing.
These regions face the prospect of high unemployment and social dislocation after the Liberals goaded the car industry into closing down and leaving Australia. This jobs package will provide pathways to new jobs for skilled workers by attracting new business investment in advanced manufacturing. Firms will be given new incentives to diversify into new products and markets and employ automotive workers who have lost their jobs.
This jobs package will provide pathways to new jobs for skilled workers by attracting new business investment in advanced manufacturing. Firms will be given new incentives to diversify into new products and markets and employ automotive workers who have lost their jobs. This package is critical not just for the automotive industry and jobs – it's critical for Australia’s economy.
Firms will be given new incentives to diversify into new products and markets and employ automotive workers who have lost their jobs. This package is critical not just for the automotive industry and jobs – it's critical for Australia’s economy. Automotive vehicle production is supported by a supply chain of around 160 businesses, involved in component manufacturing, engineering, design and tooling.
This package is critical not just for the automotive industry and jobs – it's critical for Australia’s economy. Automotive vehicle production is supported by a supply chain of around 160 businesses, involved in component manufacturing, engineering, design and tooling. It's estimated that for every one automotive job, 6.5 jobs are generated in associated supply.
Automotive vehicle production is supported by a supply chain of around 160 businesses, involved in component manufacturing, engineering, design and tooling. It's estimated that for every one automotive job, 6.5 jobs are generated in associated supply. Modelling suggests that 200,000 people will lose their jobs as a result of closures in motor vehicle production between now and 2017.
It's estimated that for every one automotive job, 6.5 jobs are generated in associated supply. Modelling suggests that 200,000 people will lose their jobs as a result of closures in motor vehicle production between now and 2017. The shutdowns will rip $29 billion from the economy – about two per cent of GDP.
Modelling suggests that 200,000 people will lose their jobs as a result of closures in motor vehicle production between now and 2017. The shutdowns will rip $29 billion from the economy – about two per cent of GDP. Under the Manufacturing Transition Boost jobs package, funding of $10.5 million will help existing automotive businesses develop and implement plans to plug into new supply chains, bring new products to market and improve productivity.
The shutdowns will rip $29 billion from the economy – about two per cent of GDP. Under the Manufacturing Transition Boost jobs package, funding of $10.5 million will help existing automotive businesses develop and implement plans to plug into new supply chains, bring new products to market and improve productivity. This will benefit firms across the nation including in Victoria and South Australia where the automotive industry is concentrated
Under the Manufacturing Transition Boost jobs package, funding of $10.5 million will help existing automotive businesses develop and implement plans to plug into new supply chains, bring new products to market and improve productivity. This will benefit firms across the nation including in Victoria and South Australia where the automotive industry is concentrated as well as the 16,000 automotive manufacturing jobs in NSW and Queensland.
This will benefit firms across the nation including in Victoria and South Australia where the automotive industry is concentrated as well as the 16,000 automotive manufacturing jobs in NSW and Queensland. In addition, $48.1 million will be provided to stimulate investment in new opportunities in advanced manufacturing.
as well as the 16,000 automotive manufacturing jobs in NSW and Queensland. In addition, $48.1 million will be provided to stimulate investment in new opportunities in advanced manufacturing. Rather than duplicate programs at the State and Federal level, Labor will leverage the work already done by State Governments and supplement existing state programs, both by increasing the resources these programs can draw on and by expanding their scope.
In addition, $48.1 million will be provided to stimulate investment in new opportunities in advanced manufacturing. Rather than duplicate programs at the State and Federal level, Labor will leverage the work already done by State Governments and supplement existing state programs, both by increasing the resources these programs can draw on and by expanding their scope. In Victoria, Labor’s Manufacturing Transition Boost will expand the Victorian Government’s successful Local Industry Fund for Transition (LIFT) program.
Rather than duplicate programs at the State and Federal level, Labor will leverage the work already done by State Governments and supplement existing state programs, both by increasing the resources these programs can draw on and by expanding their scope. In Victoria, Labor’s Manufacturing Transition Boost will expand the Victorian Government’s successful Local Industry Fund for Transition (LIFT) program. With location targeted assistance in North Melbourne, South East Melbourne, West Melbourne and Geelong, this boost will back Victorian workers as they transition to new jobs.
In Victoria, Labor’s Manufacturing Transition Boost will expand the Victorian Government’s successful Local Industry Fund for Transition (LIFT) program. With location targeted assistance in North Melbourne, South East Melbourne, West Melbourne and Geelong, this boost will back Victorian workers as they transition to new jobs. In South Australia, Labor will expand the existing South Australian Government Automotive Supplier Diversification Program (ASDP) through a $15 million investment to expand the program to non-automotive manufacturing businesses in South Australia.
With location targeted assistance in North Melbourne, South East Melbourne, West Melbourne and Geelong, this boost will back Victorian workers as they transition to new jobs. In South Australia, Labor will expand the existing South Australian Government Automotive Supplier Diversification Program (ASDP) through a $15 million investment to expand the program to non-automotive manufacturing businesses in South Australia. Australians, and Labor, understand the importance of this industry, even if the Turnbull Liberal Government does not.
In South Australia, Labor will expand the existing South Australian Government Automotive Supplier Diversification Program (ASDP) through a $15 million investment to expand the program to non-automotive manufacturing businesses in South Australia. Australians, and Labor, understand the importance of this industry, even if the Turnbull Liberal Government does not. The Liberals have done nothing but drive advanced manufacturing jobs offshore and have abandoned Australia’s automotive industry.
Australians, and Labor, understand the importance of this industry, even if the Turnbull Liberal Government does not. The Liberals have done nothing but drive advanced manufacturing jobs offshore and have abandoned Australia’s automotive industry. For the last three years, the only jobs they've been worried about have been their own.
The Liberals have done nothing but drive advanced manufacturing jobs offshore and have abandoned Australia’s automotive industry. For the last three years, the only jobs they've been worried about have been their own. While Mr Turnbull waffles about the importance of manufacturing and a diverse economy, over 50,000 manufacturing jobs have been lost under the Liberals since 2013
For the last three years, the only jobs they've been worried about have been their own. While Mr Turnbull waffles about the importance of manufacturing and a diverse economy, over 50,000 manufacturing jobs have been lost under the Liberals since 2013 Malcolm Turnbull and Christopher Pyne have sat in the Cabinet room and signed up to billions of dollars of short-sighted cuts that undermined Australia’s ability to be an innovation nation.
While Mr Turnbull waffles about the importance of manufacturing and a diverse economy, over 50,000 manufacturing jobs have been lost under the Liberals since 2013 Malcolm Turnbull and Christopher Pyne have sat in the Cabinet room and signed up to billions of dollars of short-sighted cuts that undermined Australia’s ability to be an innovation nation. In contrast, Labor will fight to keep high-skilled, high-wage jobs in Australia, and is committed to supporting manufacturing workers and their families in the transition to the future economy.
Malcolm Turnbull and Christopher Pyne have sat in the Cabinet room and signed up to billions of dollars of short-sighted cuts that undermined Australia’s ability to be an innovation nation. In contrast, Labor will fight to keep high-skilled, high-wage jobs in Australia, and is committed to supporting manufacturing workers and their families in the transition to the future economy. POSITIVE POLICY
In contrast, Labor will fight to keep high-skilled, high-wage jobs in Australia, and is committed to supporting manufacturing workers and their families in the transition to the future economy. POSITIVE POLICY Perth Growth Corridor Infrastructure Program
POSITIVE POLICY Perth Growth Corridor Infrastructure Program Labor believes in making our cities work better and ensuring Australians in growth areas have access to the same quality infrastructure as those living in more established ones.
Perth Growth Corridor Infrastructure Program Labor believes in making our cities work better and ensuring Australians in growth areas have access to the same quality infrastructure as those living in more established ones. That is why a Shorten Labor Government will invest in new infrastructure in Perth’s key growth corridors.
Labor believes in making our cities work better and ensuring Australians in growth areas have access to the same quality infrastructure as those living in more established ones. That is why a Shorten Labor Government will invest in new infrastructure in Perth’s key growth corridors. Labor will fund a METRONET with a $1 billion contribution to planning and then construction.
That is why a Shorten Labor Government will invest in new infrastructure in Perth’s key growth corridors. Labor will fund a METRONET with a $1 billion contribution to planning and then construction. Labor will duplicate Armadale Road, build the North Lake Road Bridge and fix one of Western Australia’s most notorious intersections at Denny Avenue in Kelmscott to get ahead of congestion in southern Perth.
Labor will fund a METRONET with a $1 billion contribution to planning and then construction. Labor will duplicate Armadale Road, build the North Lake Road Bridge and fix one of Western Australia’s most notorious intersections at Denny Avenue in Kelmscott to get ahead of congestion in southern Perth. This is the first step in Labor’s plan for productivity enhancing infrastructure in Perth that will deliver hundreds of jobs and make life easier for tens of thousands of families and businesses.
Labor will duplicate Armadale Road, build the North Lake Road Bridge and fix one of Western Australia’s most notorious intersections at Denny Avenue in Kelmscott to get ahead of congestion in southern Perth. This is the first step in Labor’s plan for productivity enhancing infrastructure in Perth that will deliver hundreds of jobs and make life easier for tens of thousands of families and businesses. The Community Connect South project will open up the south eastern corridor of Perth, removing congestion, improving travel times and improving access to the new suburbs of Piara Waters, Harrisdale, Hilbert, Haynes, Banjup and Forrestdale.
This is the first step in Labor’s plan for productivity enhancing infrastructure in Perth that will deliver hundreds of jobs and make life easier for tens of thousands of families and businesses. The Community Connect South project will open up the south eastern corridor of Perth, removing congestion, improving travel times and improving access to the new suburbs of Piara Waters, Harrisdale, Hilbert, Haynes, Banjup and Forrestdale. This important project will support the growth of business parks and shopping centres in the area which in turn will support and grow local jobs.
The Community Connect South project will open up the south eastern corridor of Perth, removing congestion, improving travel times and improving access to the new suburbs of Piara Waters, Harrisdale, Hilbert, Haynes, Banjup and Forrestdale. This important project will support the growth of business parks and shopping centres in the area which in turn will support and grow local jobs. Labor will also deliver $25 million to upgrade Denny Avenue and its intersections with Streich Avenue, Albany Highway and the rail crossing.
This important project will support the growth of business parks and shopping centres in the area which in turn will support and grow local jobs. Labor will also deliver $25 million to upgrade Denny Avenue and its intersections with Streich Avenue, Albany Highway and the rail crossing. Recent growth in the Kelmscott area has seen this 200 metre stretch of road become increasingly hazardous.
Labor will also deliver $25 million to upgrade Denny Avenue and its intersections with Streich Avenue, Albany Highway and the rail crossing. Recent growth in the Kelmscott area has seen this 200 metre stretch of road become increasingly hazardous. Since 2010, 18,000 new residents have settled in the City of Armadale which puts increased pressure on this rail crossing and intersection.
Recent growth in the Kelmscott area has seen this 200 metre stretch of road become increasingly hazardous. Since 2010, 18,000 new residents have settled in the City of Armadale which puts increased pressure on this rail crossing and intersection. A preliminary estimate of the cost of this project is around $50 million and further detailed design and planning work will be required.
Since 2010, 18,000 new residents have settled in the City of Armadale which puts increased pressure on this rail crossing and intersection. A preliminary estimate of the cost of this project is around $50 million and further detailed design and planning work will be required. These investments are a much-needed down payment to create more local jobs, more liveable suburbs and more productive communities in the West.
A preliminary estimate of the cost of this project is around $50 million and further detailed design and planning work will be required. These investments are a much-needed down payment to create more local jobs, more liveable suburbs and more productive communities in the West. Labor will also address congestion issues in Perth’s north-west corridor.
These investments are a much-needed down payment to create more local jobs, more liveable suburbs and more productive communities in the West. Labor will also address congestion issues in Perth’s north-west corridor. Wanneroo Road is specifically mentioned in Infrastructure Australia’s description of congestion points in the Perth north-west corridor.
Labor will also address congestion issues in Perth’s north-west corridor. Wanneroo Road is specifically mentioned in Infrastructure Australia’s description of congestion points in the Perth north-west corridor. Delays at these intersections are contributing to an estimated delay cost of $2 billion by 2031 across this corridor.
Wanneroo Road is specifically mentioned in Infrastructure Australia’s description of congestion points in the Perth north-west corridor. Delays at these intersections are contributing to an estimated delay cost of $2 billion by 2031 across this corridor. Labor’s $45 million commitment will provide up to $22.5 million for the grade separation of Wanneroo Road and Ocean Reef Road, and a further up to $22.5 million for the grade separation of Wanneroo Road and Joondalup Drive.
Delays at these intersections are contributing to an estimated delay cost of $2 billion by 2031 across this corridor. Labor’s $45 million commitment will provide up to $22.5 million for the grade separation of Wanneroo Road and Ocean Reef Road, and a further up to $22.5 million for the grade separation of Wanneroo Road and Joondalup Drive. These overpasses will provide for grade separation between Wanneroo Road and the crossroads at these intersections, avoiding the need for lights and significantly improving the flow of traffic.
Labor’s $45 million commitment will provide up to $22.5 million for the grade separation of Wanneroo Road and Ocean Reef Road, and a further up to $22.5 million for the grade separation of Wanneroo Road and Joondalup Drive. These overpasses will provide for grade separation between Wanneroo Road and the crossroads at these intersections, avoiding the need for lights and significantly improving the flow of traffic. These works will improve traffic flow at these growing intersections, significantly improving journey times and safety.
These overpasses will provide for grade separation between Wanneroo Road and the crossroads at these intersections, avoiding the need for lights and significantly improving the flow of traffic. These works will improve traffic flow at these growing intersections, significantly improving journey times and safety. Labor calls on the WA Liberal Government to match Labor’s commitments and to provide the additional funding required to complete these projects.
These works will improve traffic flow at these growing intersections, significantly improving journey times and safety. Labor calls on the WA Liberal Government to match Labor’s commitments and to provide the additional funding required to complete these projects. How our cities function is a key productivity, growth and jobs issue. It strongly links to economic policy.
Labor calls on the WA Liberal Government to match Labor’s commitments and to provide the additional funding required to complete these projects. How our cities function is a key productivity, growth and jobs issue. It strongly links to economic policy. Labor has a proper cities policy, that means taking an integrated approach to how cities are built, developing public transport and roads together, using smart infrastructure solutions to manage our existing infrastructure assets better and planning ahead.
How our cities function is a key productivity, growth and jobs issue. It strongly links to economic policy. Labor has a proper cities policy, that means taking an integrated approach to how cities are built, developing public transport and roads together, using smart infrastructure solutions to manage our existing infrastructure assets better and planning ahead. Labor has always been interested in cities, not just putting in a half-hearted effort in the last six months.
Labor has a proper cities policy, that means taking an integrated approach to how cities are built, developing public transport and roads together, using smart infrastructure solutions to manage our existing infrastructure assets better and planning ahead. Labor has always been interested in cities, not just putting in a half-hearted effort in the last six months. We need to anticipate and get ahead of expected growth.
Labor has always been interested in cities, not just putting in a half-hearted effort in the last six months. We need to anticipate and get ahead of expected growth. These overpasses are an example of that.
We need to anticipate and get ahead of expected growth. These overpasses are an example of that. The Abbott-Turnbull Liberals have done nothing to help create jobs in WA either, with deep cuts hitting business and consumer confidence.
These overpasses are an example of that. The Abbott-Turnbull Liberals have done nothing to help create jobs in WA either, with deep cuts hitting business and consumer confidence. Western Australians deserve better, and when it comes to local infrastructure, Labor will ensure they get it.
The Abbott-Turnbull Liberals have done nothing to help create jobs in WA either, with deep cuts hitting business and consumer confidence. Western Australians deserve better, and when it comes to local infrastructure, Labor will ensure they get it. And there’s more to come.
Western Australians deserve better, and when it comes to local infrastructure, Labor will ensure they get it. And there’s more to come. POSITIVE POLICY
And there’s more to come. POSITIVE POLICY Build Perth METRONET
POSITIVE POLICY Build Perth METRONET A Shorten Labor Government will create more jobs and get Perth moving again by investing in the city’s most important public transport project: METRONET.
Build Perth METRONET A Shorten Labor Government will create more jobs and get Perth moving again by investing in the city’s most important public transport project: METRONET. We will end the shambles that the Liberals have made of transport planning by providing an initial $1 billion to build new lines and extend the passenger rail network across the city.
A Shorten Labor Government will create more jobs and get Perth moving again by investing in the city’s most important public transport project: METRONET. We will end the shambles that the Liberals have made of transport planning by providing an initial $1 billion to build new lines and extend the passenger rail network across the city. Perth is a fast growing city and it needs a clear transport plan.
We will end the shambles that the Liberals have made of transport planning by providing an initial $1 billion to build new lines and extend the passenger rail network across the city. Perth is a fast growing city and it needs a clear transport plan. Between 2001 and 2007 under the previous Labor State Government, 82 kilometres of rail was built.
Perth is a fast growing city and it needs a clear transport plan. Between 2001 and 2007 under the previous Labor State Government, 82 kilometres of rail was built. But since 2008 just 8 kilometres of track has been laid.
Between 2001 and 2007 under the previous Labor State Government, 82 kilometres of rail was built. But since 2008 just 8 kilometres of track has been laid. Infrastructure Australia says that without additional funding for transport projects in Perth, the cost of delays in urban transport will blow out from $2 billion in 2011 to $16 billion by 2031.
But since 2008 just 8 kilometres of track has been laid. Infrastructure Australia says that without additional funding for transport projects in Perth, the cost of delays in urban transport will blow out from $2 billion in 2011 to $16 billion by 2031. While the best Malcolm Turnbull will do it take selfies on public transport, Labor will actually build it.
Infrastructure Australia says that without additional funding for transport projects in Perth, the cost of delays in urban transport will blow out from $2 billion in 2011 to $16 billion by 2031. While the best Malcolm Turnbull will do it take selfies on public transport, Labor will actually build it. We will work with the West Australian Government to get the planning underway for METRONET, and submit a full business case to Infrastructure Australia.
While the best Malcolm Turnbull will do it take selfies on public transport, Labor will actually build it. We will work with the West Australian Government to get the planning underway for METRONET, and submit a full business case to Infrastructure Australia. Labor will contribute $760 million to the project out to 2020, with a further $240 million available in the following two years.
We will work with the West Australian Government to get the planning underway for METRONET, and submit a full business case to Infrastructure Australia. Labor will contribute $760 million to the project out to 2020, with a further $240 million available in the following two years. Priorities for planning and assessment will include: Building a Morley-Ellenbrook Line.
Labor will contribute $760 million to the project out to 2020, with a further $240 million available in the following two years. Priorities for planning and assessment will include: Building a Morley-Ellenbrook Line. Extending the Northern Suburbs line to Yanchep.
Priorities for planning and assessment will include: Building a Morley-Ellenbrook Line. Extending the Northern Suburbs line to Yanchep. Extending the Armadale Line to Byford.
Extending the Northern Suburbs line to Yanchep. Extending the Armadale Line to Byford. Commencing a Circle Line, linking the Mandurah Line to the Thornlie Line.
Extending the Armadale Line to Byford. Commencing a Circle Line, linking the Mandurah Line to the Thornlie Line. Remove unsafe level crossings that slow traffic on the Midland, Armadale and Fremantle Lines and help provide an incentive for urban renewal
Commencing a Circle Line, linking the Mandurah Line to the Thornlie Line. Remove unsafe level crossings that slow traffic on the Midland, Armadale and Fremantle Lines and help provide an incentive for urban renewal Building a new station at Karnup on the Mandurah Line.
Remove unsafe level crossings that slow traffic on the Midland, Armadale and Fremantle Lines and help provide an incentive for urban renewal Building a new station at Karnup on the Mandurah Line. Labor’s funding commitment to METRONET will depend on a positive assessment from Infrastructure Australia.
Building a new station at Karnup on the Mandurah Line. Labor’s funding commitment to METRONET will depend on a positive assessment from Infrastructure Australia. This is consistent with our position that all major infrastructure projects must be subject to a thorough and detailed assessment prior to securing funds.
Labor’s funding commitment to METRONET will depend on a positive assessment from Infrastructure Australia. This is consistent with our position that all major infrastructure projects must be subject to a thorough and detailed assessment prior to securing funds. The current Coalition Government cut over $4 billion in funding to public transport projects when it was elected, including $500 million for Perth public transport.
This is consistent with our position that all major infrastructure projects must be subject to a thorough and detailed assessment prior to securing funds. The current Coalition Government cut over $4 billion in funding to public transport projects when it was elected, including $500 million for Perth public transport. A Shorten Labor Government will not proceed with funding the Perth Freight Link project.
The current Coalition Government cut over $4 billion in funding to public transport projects when it was elected, including $500 million for Perth public transport. A Shorten Labor Government will not proceed with funding the Perth Freight Link project. Instead, we will undertake proper planning for Perth’s container capacity as Infrastructure Australia has proposed.
A Shorten Labor Government will not proceed with funding the Perth Freight Link project. Instead, we will undertake proper planning for Perth’s container capacity as Infrastructure Australia has proposed. We will also retain the current $59 million commitment to the Leach Highway upgrade.
Instead, we will undertake proper planning for Perth’s container capacity as Infrastructure Australia has proposed. We will also retain the current $59 million commitment to the Leach Highway upgrade. This comes on top of the significant local road projects that Labor has already announced, like funding for the North Lake Bridge.
We will also retain the current $59 million commitment to the Leach Highway upgrade. This comes on top of the significant local road projects that Labor has already announced, like funding for the North Lake Bridge. Like those projects, our funding injection for METRONET is a direct investment in jobs that will make Perth a more liveable city.
This comes on top of the significant local road projects that Labor has already announced, like funding for the North Lake Bridge. Like those projects, our funding injection for METRONET is a direct investment in jobs that will make Perth a more liveable city. Only Labor has a plan to get Perth moving because we understand this growing city out west needs the same quality infrastructure and services as other Australians enjoy.
Like those projects, our funding injection for METRONET is a direct investment in jobs that will make Perth a more liveable city. Only Labor has a plan to get Perth moving because we understand this growing city out west needs the same quality infrastructure and services as other Australians enjoy. POSITIVE POLICY
Only Labor has a plan to get Perth moving because we understand this growing city out west needs the same quality infrastructure and services as other Australians enjoy. POSITIVE POLICY A First-Class Stadium For Townsville
POSITIVE POLICY A First-Class Stadium For Townsville A Shorten Labor Government will provide $100 million to build a new Townsville Stadium in partnership with the Queensland Labor Government.
A First-Class Stadium For Townsville A Shorten Labor Government will provide $100 million to build a new Townsville Stadium in partnership with the Queensland Labor Government. Construction of the project is expected to support over 700 jobs in the region and make a significant boost to the local economy.
A Shorten Labor Government will provide $100 million to build a new Townsville Stadium in partnership with the Queensland Labor Government. Construction of the project is expected to support over 700 jobs in the region and make a significant boost to the local economy. For too long, football fans have been watching their Rugby League and other sport at sub-standard facilities compared to football stadiums in southern Queensland and New South Wales.
Construction of the project is expected to support over 700 jobs in the region and make a significant boost to the local economy. For too long, football fans have been watching their Rugby League and other sport at sub-standard facilities compared to football stadiums in southern Queensland and New South Wales. Labor will change this.
For too long, football fans have been watching their Rugby League and other sport at sub-standard facilities compared to football stadiums in southern Queensland and New South Wales. Labor will change this. North Queensland and the City of Townsville need a first class sports stadium so that it can compete on the national stage.
Labor will change this. North Queensland and the City of Townsville need a first class sports stadium so that it can compete on the national stage. Townsville continues to grow as a key northern Australia hub critical to the economy of Far North Queensland.
North Queensland and the City of Townsville need a first class sports stadium so that it can compete on the national stage. Townsville continues to grow as a key northern Australia hub critical to the economy of Far North Queensland. Modern community infrastructure is critical to local economics, particularly in regional cen-tres, helping to drive economic growth and local jobs.
Townsville continues to grow as a key northern Australia hub critical to the economy of Far North Queensland. Modern community infrastructure is critical to local economics, particularly in regional cen-tres, helping to drive economic growth and local jobs. Townsville Enterprise, a group comprising the Council, local businesses and stakeholders has been actively seeking funding commitments from both the State and Federal Govern-ments and Opposition to replace the ageing stadium.
Modern community infrastructure is critical to local economics, particularly in regional cen-tres, helping to drive economic growth and local jobs. Townsville Enterprise, a group comprising the Council, local businesses and stakeholders has been actively seeking funding commitments from both the State and Federal Govern-ments and Opposition to replace the ageing stadium. Labor expects stadium construction to commence by early 2018 with the ground complete for the 2020 NRL season.
Townsville Enterprise, a group comprising the Council, local businesses and stakeholders has been actively seeking funding commitments from both the State and Federal Govern-ments and Opposition to replace the ageing stadium. Labor expects stadium construction to commence by early 2018 with the ground complete for the 2020 NRL season. This project will be an important boost to the local community, and Labor will work with the Queensland Labor Government and the Council to encourage as much of the work is sourced locally as possible.
Labor expects stadium construction to commence by early 2018 with the ground complete for the 2020 NRL season. This project will be an important boost to the local community, and Labor will work with the Queensland Labor Government and the Council to encourage as much of the work is sourced locally as possible. Labor’s commitment of $100 million is dollar for dollar with the Queensland Government’s commitment, to ensure that this important project gets off the ground.
This project will be an important boost to the local community, and Labor will work with the Queensland Labor Government and the Council to encourage as much of the work is sourced locally as possible. Labor’s commitment of $100 million is dollar for dollar with the Queensland Government’s commitment, to ensure that this important project gets off the ground. This government funding is expected to attract a further $50 million from the Council and the National Rugby League.
Labor’s commitment of $100 million is dollar for dollar with the Queensland Government’s commitment, to ensure that this important project gets off the ground. This government funding is expected to attract a further $50 million from the Council and the National Rugby League. Only a Shorten Labor Government will deliver the Townsville stadium that North Queensland’s community deserves.
This government funding is expected to attract a further $50 million from the Council and the National Rugby League. Only a Shorten Labor Government will deliver the Townsville stadium that North Queensland’s community deserves. POSITIVE POLICY
Only a Shorten Labor Government will deliver the Townsville stadium that North Queensland’s community deserves. POSITIVE POLICY A ‘National Interest Test' For Gas Exports
POSITIVE POLICY A ‘National Interest Test' For Gas Exports As Australia makes the transition to becoming the world’s largest Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) exporter, a Shorten Labor Government will introduce a Domestic Gas National Interest Test for new LNG facilities to ensure exporting natural gas is in the interests of all Australians.
A ‘National Interest Test' For Gas Exports As Australia makes the transition to becoming the world’s largest Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) exporter, a Shorten Labor Government will introduce a Domestic Gas National Interest Test for new LNG facilities to ensure exporting natural gas is in the interests of all Australians. The Liberals have refused to recognise the impact that soaring LNG exports are having on Australian businesses, especially manufacturers.
As Australia makes the transition to becoming the world’s largest Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) exporter, a Shorten Labor Government will introduce a Domestic Gas National Interest Test for new LNG facilities to ensure exporting natural gas is in the interests of all Australians. The Liberals have refused to recognise the impact that soaring LNG exports are having on Australian businesses, especially manufacturers. Our National Interest Test will help Australia’s gas exports continue to flourish while ensuring that all the economic costs and benefits, including those impacting manufacturers, are considered when assessing LNG project expansions.
The Liberals have refused to recognise the impact that soaring LNG exports are having on Australian businesses, especially manufacturers. Our National Interest Test will help Australia’s gas exports continue to flourish while ensuring that all the economic costs and benefits, including those impacting manufacturers, are considered when assessing LNG project expansions. Australia stands to reap huge rewards from our growing LNG export industry.
Our National Interest Test will help Australia’s gas exports continue to flourish while ensuring that all the economic costs and benefits, including those impacting manufacturers, are considered when assessing LNG project expansions. Australia stands to reap huge rewards from our growing LNG export industry. Only Labor can be trusted to ensure that these benefits flow to the entire Australian community, including Australian industry.
Australia stands to reap huge rewards from our growing LNG export industry. Only Labor can be trusted to ensure that these benefits flow to the entire Australian community, including Australian industry. POSITIVE POLICY
Only Labor can be trusted to ensure that these benefits flow to the entire Australian community, including Australian industry. POSITIVE POLICY Western Sydney Night 'No-Fly Zone'
POSITIVE POLICY Western Sydney Night 'No-Fly Zone' Labor will act to ensure there is no noise impact on existing residences and communities from night time flights as part of Badgerys Creek Airport master planning.
Western Sydney Night 'No-Fly Zone' Labor will act to ensure there is no noise impact on existing residences and communities from night time flights as part of Badgerys Creek Airport master planning. This will be a part of a comprehensive aircraft noise mitigation plan.
Labor will act to ensure there is no noise impact on existing residences and communities from night time flights as part of Badgerys Creek Airport master planning. This will be a part of a comprehensive aircraft noise mitigation plan. This will ensure Western Sydney benefits from the economic boost Sydney’s second airport will deliver – including thousands of jobs – while communities aren't disturbed by night time aircraft noise.
This will be a part of a comprehensive aircraft noise mitigation plan. This will ensure Western Sydney benefits from the economic boost Sydney’s second airport will deliver – including thousands of jobs – while communities aren't disturbed by night time aircraft noise. We will ensure that approach and departure flight paths at night are directed away from residential areas.
This will ensure Western Sydney benefits from the economic boost Sydney’s second airport will deliver – including thousands of jobs – while communities aren't disturbed by night time aircraft noise. We will ensure that approach and departure flight paths at night are directed away from residential areas. Permissible night time flights at Kingsford Smith Airport are not allowed to fly over built up areas.
We will ensure that approach and departure flight paths at night are directed away from residential areas. Permissible night time flights at Kingsford Smith Airport are not allowed to fly over built up areas. This will also apply at Badgerys Creek under a Shorten Labor Government.
Permissible night time flights at Kingsford Smith Airport are not allowed to fly over built up areas. This will also apply at Badgerys Creek under a Shorten Labor Government. This will amount to a “no-fly zone” at night, similar to that which operates at Kingsford-Smith Airport.
This will also apply at Badgerys Creek under a Shorten Labor Government. This will amount to a “no-fly zone” at night, similar to that which operates at Kingsford-Smith Airport. These flight path designations are easily achievable during the low capacity periods at night at Badgerys Creek Airport.
This will amount to a “no-fly zone” at night, similar to that which operates at Kingsford-Smith Airport. These flight path designations are easily achievable during the low capacity periods at night at Badgerys Creek Airport. Labor will also ask for proven noise mitigation measures such as the landscaping that acts as a noise sponge at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam to be incorporated in the construction of Badgerys Creek Airport to ensure it is environmental best practice.
These flight path designations are easily achievable during the low capacity periods at night at Badgerys Creek Airport. Labor will also ask for proven noise mitigation measures such as the landscaping that acts as a noise sponge at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam to be incorporated in the construction of Badgerys Creek Airport to ensure it is environmental best practice. We will also ensure there is no concentration of aircraft flight paths over any particular community, as per best practice in other Australian airports.
Labor will also ask for proven noise mitigation measures such as the landscaping that acts as a noise sponge at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam to be incorporated in the construction of Badgerys Creek Airport to ensure it is environmental best practice. We will also ensure there is no concentration of aircraft flight paths over any particular community, as per best practice in other Australian airports. Labor’s community consultation plan adopted in government will ensure that there is ongoing community input into the operation of the airport.
We will also ensure there is no concentration of aircraft flight paths over any particular community, as per best practice in other Australian airports. Labor’s community consultation plan adopted in government will ensure that there is ongoing community input into the operation of the airport. Labor is committed to ensuring that there is rail access to Badgerys Creek Airport and the employment lands in the region from the beginning of the operation of the airport.
Labor’s community consultation plan adopted in government will ensure that there is ongoing community input into the operation of the airport. Labor is committed to ensuring that there is rail access to Badgerys Creek Airport and the employment lands in the region from the beginning of the operation of the airport. We will also ensure that there is a local employment plan to ensure Western Sydney residents benefit from the jobs generated at the airport.
Labor is committed to ensuring that there is rail access to Badgerys Creek Airport and the employment lands in the region from the beginning of the operation of the airport. We will also ensure that there is a local employment plan to ensure Western Sydney residents benefit from the jobs generated at the airport. POSITIVE POLICY
We will also ensure that there is a local employment plan to ensure Western Sydney residents benefit from the jobs generated at the airport. POSITIVE POLICY Brisbane Roads Package (M1 and Ipswich)
POSITIVE POLICY Brisbane Roads Package (M1 and Ipswich) M1 upgrade
Brisbane Roads Package (M1 and Ipswich) M1 upgrade A Shorten Labor Government will invest $168 million to upgrade the Gateway-M1 merge to ease congestion and boost productivity in one of the fast-growing regions of Queensland.
M1 upgrade A Shorten Labor Government will invest $168 million to upgrade the Gateway-M1 merge to ease congestion and boost productivity in one of the fast-growing regions of Queensland. With congestion in this busy area frequently causing long queues and delays for motorists, Labor will add additional southbound lanes on the M1 between Eight Mile Plans and Springwood to improve the merge with the Gateway Motorway.
A Shorten Labor Government will invest $168 million to upgrade the Gateway-M1 merge to ease congestion and boost productivity in one of the fast-growing regions of Queensland. With congestion in this busy area frequently causing long queues and delays for motorists, Labor will add additional southbound lanes on the M1 between Eight Mile Plans and Springwood to improve the merge with the Gateway Motorway. Under existing conditions, seven lanes merge into three at this bottleneck.
With congestion in this busy area frequently causing long queues and delays for motorists, Labor will add additional southbound lanes on the M1 between Eight Mile Plans and Springwood to improve the merge with the Gateway Motorway. Under existing conditions, seven lanes merge into three at this bottleneck. The $210 million upgrade, to be delivered in conjunction with the Queensland Labor Government, will significantly improve productivity by reducing travelling times, not just for commuters, but also for trucks moving freight around the region.
Under existing conditions, seven lanes merge into three at this bottleneck. The $210 million upgrade, to be delivered in conjunction with the Queensland Labor Government, will significantly improve productivity by reducing travelling times, not just for commuters, but also for trucks moving freight around the region. The upgrade is the perfect example of how the Commonwealth can work with state governments to unlock productivity gains and significantly improve liveability in our cities.
The $210 million upgrade, to be delivered in conjunction with the Queensland Labor Government, will significantly improve productivity by reducing travelling times, not just for commuters, but also for trucks moving freight around the region. The upgrade is the perfect example of how the Commonwealth can work with state governments to unlock productivity gains and significantly improve liveability in our cities. Labor will put people in the Brisbane-Logan-Gold Coast corridor first by lowering traffic build-up and easing congestion on this nationally significant highway.
The upgrade is the perfect example of how the Commonwealth can work with state governments to unlock productivity gains and significantly improve liveability in our cities. Labor will put people in the Brisbane-Logan-Gold Coast corridor first by lowering traffic build-up and easing congestion on this nationally significant highway. The project is already listed on Infrastructure Australia’s national priority list.
Labor will put people in the Brisbane-Logan-Gold Coast corridor first by lowering traffic build-up and easing congestion on this nationally significant highway. The project is already listed on Infrastructure Australia’s national priority list. Traffic congestion remains one of the nation’s most-serious economic challenges, with Infrastructure Australia warning the problem will cost the nation $53 billion a year in lost productivity without action now.
The project is already listed on Infrastructure Australia’s national priority list. Traffic congestion remains one of the nation’s most-serious economic challenges, with Infrastructure Australia warning the problem will cost the nation $53 billion a year in lost productivity without action now. A Shorten Labor Government will confront the problem head-on by investing in strategically important road projects as well as the public transport that is needed to take cars off our busy roads.
Traffic congestion remains one of the nation’s most-serious economic challenges, with Infrastructure Australia warning the problem will cost the nation $53 billion a year in lost productivity without action now. A Shorten Labor Government will confront the problem head-on by investing in strategically important road projects as well as the public transport that is needed to take cars off our busy roads. It contrast the Abbott-Turnbull Government has failed to achieve progress on major road projects, actually cutting investment in the important upgrades of the Bruce and Pacific Highways.
A Shorten Labor Government will confront the problem head-on by investing in strategically important road projects as well as the public transport that is needed to take cars off our busy roads. It contrast the Abbott-Turnbull Government has failed to achieve progress on major road projects, actually cutting investment in the important upgrades of the Bruce and Pacific Highways. These failures are reflected in Australian Bureau of Statistics figures showing public sector infrastructure investment fell by 20 per cent between the September quarter of 2013 and the September quarter of 2015.
It contrast the Abbott-Turnbull Government has failed to achieve progress on major road projects, actually cutting investment in the important upgrades of the Bruce and Pacific Highways. These failures are reflected in Australian Bureau of Statistics figures showing public sector infrastructure investment fell by 20 per cent between the September quarter of 2013 and the September quarter of 2015. Labor has a strong record of investing in the M1, with millions of dollars’ worth of upgrades to the road paid for and completed when we were last in Government.
These failures are reflected in Australian Bureau of Statistics figures showing public sector infrastructure investment fell by 20 per cent between the September quarter of 2013 and the September quarter of 2015. Labor has a strong record of investing in the M1, with millions of dollars’ worth of upgrades to the road paid for and completed when we were last in Government. Despite the Liberals’ big talk on the M1, they haven’t provided a single cent for upgrades since taking office.
Labor has a strong record of investing in the M1, with millions of dollars’ worth of upgrades to the road paid for and completed when we were last in Government. Despite the Liberals’ big talk on the M1, they haven’t provided a single cent for upgrades since taking office. Ipswich
Despite the Liberals’ big talk on the M1, they haven’t provided a single cent for upgrades since taking office. Ipswich A Shorten Labor Government will match the Queensland Labor Government’s $200 million commitment to the first stage of upgrading the Ipswich Motorway between Rocklea and Darra to tackle traffic congestion on Brisbane’s southside.
Ipswich A Shorten Labor Government will match the Queensland Labor Government’s $200 million commitment to the first stage of upgrading the Ipswich Motorway between Rocklea and Darra to tackle traffic congestion on Brisbane’s southside. The project scope includes:
A Shorten Labor Government will match the Queensland Labor Government’s $200 million commitment to the first stage of upgrading the Ipswich Motorway between Rocklea and Darra to tackle traffic congestion on Brisbane’s southside. The project scope includes: Upgrading Ipswich Motorway from four to six lanes between Granard Road and Oxley Road
The project scope includes: Upgrading Ipswich Motorway from four to six lanes between Granard Road and Oxley Road New southern service road connection from Rocklea industrial precinct to the Oxley commercial and retail areas
Upgrading Ipswich Motorway from four to six lanes between Granard Road and Oxley Road New southern service road connection from Rocklea industrial precinct to the Oxley commercial and retail areas Seven new bridges, plus major culverts
New southern service road connection from Rocklea industrial precinct to the Oxley commercial and retail areas Seven new bridges, plus major culverts Suscatand Street intersection traffic signals
Seven new bridges, plus major culverts Suscatand Street intersection traffic signals Active transport improvements.
Suscatand Street intersection traffic signals Active transport improvements. This important project will boost the capacity of the Ipswich Motorway from four lanes to six between Granard and Oxley roads, reducing travelling times for 85,000 motorists who use it each day, including 12,000 trucks hauling freight.
Active transport improvements. This important project will boost the capacity of the Ipswich Motorway from four lanes to six between Granard and Oxley roads, reducing travelling times for 85,000 motorists who use it each day, including 12,000 trucks hauling freight. Labor committed to this upgrade in 2013.
This important project will boost the capacity of the Ipswich Motorway from four lanes to six between Granard and Oxley roads, reducing travelling times for 85,000 motorists who use it each day, including 12,000 trucks hauling freight. Labor committed to this upgrade in 2013. But the incoming Turnbull-Abbott Government has failed to advance the project.
Labor committed to this upgrade in 2013. But the incoming Turnbull-Abbott Government has failed to advance the project. Last year’s Infrastructure Australia Audit identified the direct cost of congestion along this corridor at up to $40 million a year in 2011 and increasing.
But the incoming Turnbull-Abbott Government has failed to advance the project. Last year’s Infrastructure Australia Audit identified the direct cost of congestion along this corridor at up to $40 million a year in 2011 and increasing. The project is on Infrastructure Australia’s Priority List.
Last year’s Infrastructure Australia Audit identified the direct cost of congestion along this corridor at up to $40 million a year in 2011 and increasing. The project is on Infrastructure Australia’s Priority List. It’s time to get it done.
The project is on Infrastructure Australia’s Priority List. It’s time to get it done. With south-east Queensland continuing to grow strongly, it is critical that our roads and railway lines are efficient or traffic congestion will impede economic growth and reduce job creation.
It’s time to get it done. With south-east Queensland continuing to grow strongly, it is critical that our roads and railway lines are efficient or traffic congestion will impede economic growth and reduce job creation. The Turnbull-Abbott Government has reduced infrastructure investment over the past three years.
With south-east Queensland continuing to grow strongly, it is critical that our roads and railway lines are efficient or traffic congestion will impede economic growth and reduce job creation. The Turnbull-Abbott Government has reduced infrastructure investment over the past three years. Australian Bureau of Statistics figures showing public sector infrastructure investment fell 20 per cent between the September quarter of 2013 and the September quarter of 2015.
The Turnbull-Abbott Government has reduced infrastructure investment over the past three years. Australian Bureau of Statistics figures showing public sector infrastructure investment fell 20 per cent between the September quarter of 2013 and the September quarter of 2015. A Shorten Labor Government will get infrastructure delivery back on track, not only to lift productivity, but also to provide relief for millions of Australian commuters who already spend too long in their cars.
Australian Bureau of Statistics figures showing public sector infrastructure investment fell 20 per cent between the September quarter of 2013 and the September quarter of 2015. A Shorten Labor Government will get infrastructure delivery back on track, not only to lift productivity, but also to provide relief for millions of Australian commuters who already spend too long in their cars. The former Labor Government spent over $2 billion on earlier stages of the Ipswich Motorway between 2007 and 2013.
A Shorten Labor Government will get infrastructure delivery back on track, not only to lift productivity, but also to provide relief for millions of Australian commuters who already spend too long in their cars. The former Labor Government spent over $2 billion on earlier stages of the Ipswich Motorway between 2007 and 2013. POSITIVE POLICY
The former Labor Government spent over $2 billion on earlier stages of the Ipswich Motorway between 2007 and 2013. POSITIVE POLICY Hobart Airport Infrastructure
POSITIVE POLICY Hobart Airport Infrastructure An elected Labor Government will invest $32 million to upgrade the Hobart Airport Roundabout to ease congestion and boost tourism and trade.
Hobart Airport Infrastructure An elected Labor Government will invest $32 million to upgrade the Hobart Airport Roundabout to ease congestion and boost tourism and trade. This project will reduce travel times for local residents and visitors, increase productivity for truck freight, enhance trade opportunities for local producers, and improve access to the commercial precinct
An elected Labor Government will invest $32 million to upgrade the Hobart Airport Roundabout to ease congestion and boost tourism and trade. This project will reduce travel times for local residents and visitors, increase productivity for truck freight, enhance trade opportunities for local producers, and improve access to the commercial precinct The $40 million project will deliver a grade-separated overpass to remove the current bottleneck and allow free movement of vehicles on the Tasman Highway.
This project will reduce travel times for local residents and visitors, increase productivity for truck freight, enhance trade opportunities for local producers, and improve access to the commercial precinct The $40 million project will deliver a grade-separated overpass to remove the current bottleneck and allow free movement of vehicles on the Tasman Highway. Residents living in Midway Point, Sorell and Forcett will be the key beneficiaries of reduced travel times and less congestion.
The $40 million project will deliver a grade-separated overpass to remove the current bottleneck and allow free movement of vehicles on the Tasman Highway. Residents living in Midway Point, Sorell and Forcett will be the key beneficiaries of reduced travel times and less congestion. The funding is based on the State Government contributing $8 million to get the job done.
Residents living in Midway Point, Sorell and Forcett will be the key beneficiaries of reduced travel times and less congestion. The funding is based on the State Government contributing $8 million to get the job done. The Hobart Airport is also the main gateway to Tasmania with two million passengers entering the state by air every year.
The funding is based on the State Government contributing $8 million to get the job done. The Hobart Airport is also the main gateway to Tasmania with two million passengers entering the state by air every year. With passenger numbers forecast to increase by 130 per cent and aircraft movements expected to double over the next 20 years, there has never been a more important time to invest in infrastructure in Tasmania.
The Hobart Airport is also the main gateway to Tasmania with two million passengers entering the state by air every year. With passenger numbers forecast to increase by 130 per cent and aircraft movements expected to double over the next 20 years, there has never been a more important time to invest in infrastructure in Tasmania. Traffic around the airport will also more than double over the coming decade making tackling congestion and boosting productivity critical tasks to supporting growth.
With passenger numbers forecast to increase by 130 per cent and aircraft movements expected to double over the next 20 years, there has never been a more important time to invest in infrastructure in Tasmania. Traffic around the airport will also more than double over the coming decade making tackling congestion and boosting productivity critical tasks to supporting growth. The upgraded Hobart Roundabout will also help drive growth in Tasmania’s booming aquaculture industry, which relies on efficient access to the airport for airfreight of high value, high perishable produce.
Traffic around the airport will also more than double over the coming decade making tackling congestion and boosting productivity critical tasks to supporting growth. The upgraded Hobart Roundabout will also help drive growth in Tasmania’s booming aquaculture industry, which relies on efficient access to the airport for airfreight of high value, high perishable produce. In stark contrast the Coalition has failed Tasmanians, cutting Midland Highway funding by $100 million, the Rail Revitalisation Program by $60 million and failing to commit a single new dollar of infrastructure funding during its three years in office.
The upgraded Hobart Roundabout will also help drive growth in Tasmania’s booming aquaculture industry, which relies on efficient access to the airport for airfreight of high value, high perishable produce. In stark contrast the Coalition has failed Tasmanians, cutting Midland Highway funding by $100 million, the Rail Revitalisation Program by $60 million and failing to commit a single new dollar of infrastructure funding during its three years in office. Tasmanians know that the only way their state will receive the infrastructure funding it needs to support jobs and growth is with a Federal Labor Government.
In stark contrast the Coalition has failed Tasmanians, cutting Midland Highway funding by $100 million, the Rail Revitalisation Program by $60 million and failing to commit a single new dollar of infrastructure funding during its three years in office. Tasmanians know that the only way their state will receive the infrastructure funding it needs to support jobs and growth is with a Federal Labor Government. POSITIVE POLICY
Tasmanians know that the only way their state will receive the infrastructure funding it needs to support jobs and growth is with a Federal Labor Government. POSITIVE POLICY Labor’s $500 Million Commitment To Adelaide Jobs And Infrastructure
POSITIVE POLICY Labor’s $500 Million Commitment To Adelaide Jobs And Infrastructure A Shorten Labor Government will create 2000 jobs in Adelaide by investing in the AdeLINK project.
Labor’s $500 Million Commitment To Adelaide Jobs And Infrastructure A Shorten Labor Government will create 2000 jobs in Adelaide by investing in the AdeLINK project. Labor will invest $500 million to kick start this project, giving the South Australian economy and local workforce a much-needed boost.
A Shorten Labor Government will create 2000 jobs in Adelaide by investing in the AdeLINK project. Labor will invest $500 million to kick start this project, giving the South Australian economy and local workforce a much-needed boost. AdeLINK will create local jobs today and give an opportunity for South Australians to develop skills to do the jobs of the future
Labor will invest $500 million to kick start this project, giving the South Australian economy and local workforce a much-needed boost. AdeLINK will create local jobs today and give an opportunity for South Australians to develop skills to do the jobs of the future Critically, Labor’s support for this project will reenergise the local workforce and create 2000 jobs over the construction life of the entire project.
AdeLINK will create local jobs today and give an opportunity for South Australians to develop skills to do the jobs of the future Critically, Labor’s support for this project will reenergise the local workforce and create 2000 jobs over the construction life of the entire project. Developing public transport infrastructure is critical to plans to ease congestion and reduce pressure on inner city roads in Adelaide.
Critically, Labor’s support for this project will reenergise the local workforce and create 2000 jobs over the construction life of the entire project. Developing public transport infrastructure is critical to plans to ease congestion and reduce pressure on inner city roads in Adelaide. Adelaide needs a public transport system which supports the future of Adelaide.
Developing public transport infrastructure is critical to plans to ease congestion and reduce pressure on inner city roads in Adelaide. Adelaide needs a public transport system which supports the future of Adelaide. According to Infrastructure Australia, without additional funding for transport in Adelaide, the cost of delays in urban transport will quadruple from $1 billion in 2011 to $4 billion by 2031.
Adelaide needs a public transport system which supports the future of Adelaide. According to Infrastructure Australia, without additional funding for transport in Adelaide, the cost of delays in urban transport will quadruple from $1 billion in 2011 to $4 billion by 2031. The State Government is currently preparing a detailed business case for the construction of the AdeLINK tram network.
According to Infrastructure Australia, without additional funding for transport in Adelaide, the cost of delays in urban transport will quadruple from $1 billion in 2011 to $4 billion by 2031. The State Government is currently preparing a detailed business case for the construction of the AdeLINK tram network. The business case will include planning, design, and identification of the precise tram routes and stops, as well as environmental and land value capture benefits.
The State Government is currently preparing a detailed business case for the construction of the AdeLINK tram network. The business case will include planning, design, and identification of the precise tram routes and stops, as well as environmental and land value capture benefits. AdeLINK is already on the Infrastructure Australia Priority List as a priority initiative in the next five years.
The business case will include planning, design, and identification of the precise tram routes and stops, as well as environmental and land value capture benefits. AdeLINK is already on the Infrastructure Australia Priority List as a priority initiative in the next five years. Labor has a strong commitment to the local steel industry, and local steel jobs.
AdeLINK is already on the Infrastructure Australia Priority List as a priority initiative in the next five years. Labor has a strong commitment to the local steel industry, and local steel jobs. Labor’s contribution to the AdeLINK project will be consistent with our Plan for Australian Metals Manufacturing and Jobs, which requires all federally-funded projects to use steel that meets Australian standards and certification requirements.
Labor has a strong commitment to the local steel industry, and local steel jobs. Labor’s contribution to the AdeLINK project will be consistent with our Plan for Australian Metals Manufacturing and Jobs, which requires all federally-funded projects to use steel that meets Australian standards and certification requirements. This $500 million announcement, together with additional funding from the South Australian Government and local councils, will provide significant opportunities to leverage private sector involvement.
Labor’s contribution to the AdeLINK project will be consistent with our Plan for Australian Metals Manufacturing and Jobs, which requires all federally-funded projects to use steel that meets Australian standards and certification requirements. This $500 million announcement, together with additional funding from the South Australian Government and local councils, will provide significant opportunities to leverage private sector involvement. The $10 billion Infrastructure Finance Facility announced by Bill Shorten in October last year will also be able to allocate additional concessional finance.
This $500 million announcement, together with additional funding from the South Australian Government and local councils, will provide significant opportunities to leverage private sector involvement. The $10 billion Infrastructure Finance Facility announced by Bill Shorten in October last year will also be able to allocate additional concessional finance. Unlike the Coalition, Labor will not cut other projects in South Australia to fund projects.
The $10 billion Infrastructure Finance Facility announced by Bill Shorten in October last year will also be able to allocate additional concessional finance. Unlike the Coalition, Labor will not cut other projects in South Australia to fund projects. The Coalition’s recent Tonsley line announcement was funded by cutting an Infrastructure Australia approved grade separation project at Torrens Junction.
Unlike the Coalition, Labor will not cut other projects in South Australia to fund projects. The Coalition’s recent Tonsley line announcement was funded by cutting an Infrastructure Australia approved grade separation project at Torrens Junction. The Liberals have added no jobs and done nothing to address the 20% fall in public sector infrastructure work that has occurred under their watch.
The Coalition’s recent Tonsley line announcement was funded by cutting an Infrastructure Australia approved grade separation project at Torrens Junction. The Liberals have added no jobs and done nothing to address the 20% fall in public sector infrastructure work that has occurred under their watch. Labor is committed to creating jobs in South Australia
The Liberals have added no jobs and done nothing to address the 20% fall in public sector infrastructure work that has occurred under their watch. Labor is committed to creating jobs in South Australia and growing the South Australian economy.
Labor is committed to creating jobs in South Australia and growing the South Australian economy. POSITIVE POLICY
and growing the South Australian economy. POSITIVE POLICY Boosting Rail Freight at Port Botany
POSITIVE POLICY Boosting Rail Freight at Port Botany A Shorten Labor Government will invest $175 million to unclog freight rail bottlenecks at Port Botany which are currently costing jobs across Sydney.
Boosting Rail Freight at Port Botany A Shorten Labor Government will invest $175 million to unclog freight rail bottlenecks at Port Botany which are currently costing jobs across Sydney. Australia’s economic prosperity is tied to our ability to minimise bottlenecks in the logistics chain and Port Botany is vital to that.
A Shorten Labor Government will invest $175 million to unclog freight rail bottlenecks at Port Botany which are currently costing jobs across Sydney. Australia’s economic prosperity is tied to our ability to minimise bottlenecks in the logistics chain and Port Botany is vital to that. Labor understands this and will invest in the infrastructure needed to create jobs and boost operations at this important trade hub.
Australia’s economic prosperity is tied to our ability to minimise bottlenecks in the logistics chain and Port Botany is vital to that. Labor understands this and will invest in the infrastructure needed to create jobs and boost operations at this important trade hub. As a main gateway for container freight, unclogging Port Botany is a priority project for the future of Sydney industries, and central to boosting employment in the industry.
Labor understands this and will invest in the infrastructure needed to create jobs and boost operations at this important trade hub. As a main gateway for container freight, unclogging Port Botany is a priority project for the future of Sydney industries, and central to boosting employment in the industry. The full Port Botany Rail Freight Upgrade Program aims to take 300,000 trucks off the road each year by shifting containers to rail.
As a main gateway for container freight, unclogging Port Botany is a priority project for the future of Sydney industries, and central to boosting employment in the industry. The full Port Botany Rail Freight Upgrade Program aims to take 300,000 trucks off the road each year by shifting containers to rail. Duplicating the Rail will free up the movement of goods for exporters and importers, reduce logistics costs and boost capacity, productivity and jobs across industries that rely on container movements through the Port.
The full Port Botany Rail Freight Upgrade Program aims to take 300,000 trucks off the road each year by shifting containers to rail. Duplicating the Rail will free up the movement of goods for exporters and importers, reduce logistics costs and boost capacity, productivity and jobs across industries that rely on container movements through the Port. Sydney’s freight task is growing.
Duplicating the Rail will free up the movement of goods for exporters and importers, reduce logistics costs and boost capacity, productivity and jobs across industries that rely on container movements through the Port. Sydney’s freight task is growing. The more freight that travels by rail, the less congested the roads around Port Botany, including the M5, will be.
Sydney’s freight task is growing. The more freight that travels by rail, the less congested the roads around Port Botany, including the M5, will be. Only about 14 per cent of containers that arrive at the Port are currently carried by rail.
The more freight that travels by rail, the less congested the roads around Port Botany, including the M5, will be. Only about 14 per cent of containers that arrive at the Port are currently carried by rail. Labor’s investment will help the Australian Rail and Track Corporation (ARTC) achieve its target to take a higher percentage of containers on rail into and out of the Port.
Only about 14 per cent of containers that arrive at the Port are currently carried by rail. Labor’s investment will help the Australian Rail and Track Corporation (ARTC) achieve its target to take a higher percentage of containers on rail into and out of the Port. The funding will also provide for a crossing loop at Warwick Farm in Sydney’s West, facilitating better movement by rail of containers and improving efficiency in south-western Sydney.
Labor’s investment will help the Australian Rail and Track Corporation (ARTC) achieve its target to take a higher percentage of containers on rail into and out of the Port. The funding will also provide for a crossing loop at Warwick Farm in Sydney’s West, facilitating better movement by rail of containers and improving efficiency in south-western Sydney. The funding is subject to an Infrastructure Australia assessment of the business case.
The funding will also provide for a crossing loop at Warwick Farm in Sydney’s West, facilitating better movement by rail of containers and improving efficiency in south-western Sydney. The funding is subject to an Infrastructure Australia assessment of the business case. The $175 million is by way of equity injection into the ARTC, and will not have an impact on the underlying cash balance or fiscal balance.
The funding is subject to an Infrastructure Australia assessment of the business case. The $175 million is by way of equity injection into the ARTC, and will not have an impact on the underlying cash balance or fiscal balance. Upgrading the freight rail line out of Port Botany is on the Infrastructure Australia Priority List for addressing in the near term – Labor is committed to acting as soon as possible to boost the Port’s capacity.
The $175 million is by way of equity injection into the ARTC, and will not have an impact on the underlying cash balance or fiscal balance. Upgrading the freight rail line out of Port Botany is on the Infrastructure Australia Priority List for addressing in the near term – Labor is committed to acting as soon as possible to boost the Port’s capacity. Developing the Port is good for local jobs, it is good for the economy and it is good for Australia.
Upgrading the freight rail line out of Port Botany is on the Infrastructure Australia Priority List for addressing in the near term – Labor is committed to acting as soon as possible to boost the Port’s capacity. Developing the Port is good for local jobs, it is good for the economy and it is good for Australia. Labor understands that an investment in infrastructure is an investment in local jobs.
Developing the Port is good for local jobs, it is good for the economy and it is good for Australia. Labor understands that an investment in infrastructure is an investment in local jobs. POSITIVE POLICY
Labor understands that an investment in infrastructure is an investment in local jobs. POSITIVE POLICY NBN - National Broadband Network
POSITIVE POLICY NBN - National Broadband Network Labor is the nation building party.
NBN - National Broadband Network Labor is the nation building party. From the Snowy Mountains Scheme to the National Broadband Network, Labor builds the infrastructure for the jobs of the future.
Labor is the nation building party. From the Snowy Mountains Scheme to the National Broadband Network, Labor builds the infrastructure for the jobs of the future. The original Labor National Broadband Network would have delivered optic fibre to 93 per cent of homes and businesses, providing speeds of up to one gigabit per second on a network easily scalable to much higher speeds in the future.
From the Snowy Mountains Scheme to the National Broadband Network, Labor builds the infrastructure for the jobs of the future. The original Labor National Broadband Network would have delivered optic fibre to 93 per cent of homes and businesses, providing speeds of up to one gigabit per second on a network easily scalable to much higher speeds in the future. It would have provided our nation’s businesses, entrepreneurs, students and scientists with the tools they needed to compete in the global economy of the 21st century.
The original Labor National Broadband Network would have delivered optic fibre to 93 per cent of homes and businesses, providing speeds of up to one gigabit per second on a network easily scalable to much higher speeds in the future. It would have provided our nation’s businesses, entrepreneurs, students and scientists with the tools they needed to compete in the global economy of the 21st century. In 2013, Malcolm Turnbull scrapped Labor’s world class fibre-to-the-premises NBN.
It would have provided our nation’s businesses, entrepreneurs, students and scientists with the tools they needed to compete in the global economy of the 21st century. In 2013, Malcolm Turnbull scrapped Labor’s world class fibre-to-the-premises NBN. Instead the Liberals are building a slower, second-rate copper NBN that will leave Australia behind and hamstring our economy into the future.
In 2013, Malcolm Turnbull scrapped Labor’s world class fibre-to-the-premises NBN. Instead the Liberals are building a slower, second-rate copper NBN that will leave Australia behind and hamstring our economy into the future. In the last three years Australia has plummeted from 30th in the world for internet speeds to 60th.
Instead the Liberals are building a slower, second-rate copper NBN that will leave Australia behind and hamstring our economy into the future. In the last three years Australia has plummeted from 30th in the world for internet speeds to 60th. We are now behind most of Europe.
In the last three years Australia has plummeted from 30th in the world for internet speeds to 60th. We are now behind most of Europe. We are behind most of Asia.
We are now behind most of Europe. We are behind most of Asia. We are behind the United States and Canada and New Zealand.
We are behind most of Asia. We are behind the United States and Canada and New Zealand. We are even behind Romania, Russia, Poland and Slovakia.
We are behind the United States and Canada and New Zealand. We are even behind Romania, Russia, Poland and Slovakia. Due to the mess Malcolm Turnbull has made of this critical infrastructure project, Labor’s original plan for the NBN can no longer be achieved in one stage.
We are even behind Romania, Russia, Poland and Slovakia. Due to the mess Malcolm Turnbull has made of this critical infrastructure project, Labor’s original plan for the NBN can no longer be achieved in one stage. The Liberals have sunk $15 billion into the NBN in the last three years, and much of the initial build is under contract.
Due to the mess Malcolm Turnbull has made of this critical infrastructure project, Labor’s original plan for the NBN can no longer be achieved in one stage. The Liberals have sunk $15 billion into the NBN in the last three years, and much of the initial build is under contract. A Shorten Labor Government will deal with Malcolm Turnbull’s mess in two ways.
The Liberals have sunk $15 billion into the NBN in the last three years, and much of the initial build is under contract. A Shorten Labor Government will deal with Malcolm Turnbull’s mess in two ways. First, we will scale up the rollout of fibre-to-the-premises and phase out the rollout of fibre-to-the-node.
A Shorten Labor Government will deal with Malcolm Turnbull’s mess in two ways. First, we will scale up the rollout of fibre-to-the-premises and phase out the rollout of fibre-to-the-node. Construction of fibre-to-the-node will cease when the current pipeline of construction work is completed and design and construction of fibre-to-the-premises is scaled back up.
First, we will scale up the rollout of fibre-to-the-premises and phase out the rollout of fibre-to-the-node. Construction of fibre-to-the-node will cease when the current pipeline of construction work is completed and design and construction of fibre-to-the-premises is scaled back up. This will deliver fibre-to-the-premises to up to two million homes and businesses during the initial build that would otherwise get Malcolm Turnbull’s second-rate copper version.
Construction of fibre-to-the-node will cease when the current pipeline of construction work is completed and design and construction of fibre-to-the-premises is scaled back up. This will deliver fibre-to-the-premises to up to two million homes and businesses during the initial build that would otherwise get Malcolm Turnbull’s second-rate copper version. Second, a Shorten Labor Government will commission Infrastructure Australia, with input from relevant experts, to manage the development of a plan that outlines how and when the parts of Australia left with Mr Turnbull’s second-rate NBN should be transitioned to fibre-to-the-premises.
This will deliver fibre-to-the-premises to up to two million homes and businesses during the initial build that would otherwise get Malcolm Turnbull’s second-rate copper version. Second, a Shorten Labor Government will commission Infrastructure Australia, with input from relevant experts, to manage the development of a plan that outlines how and when the parts of Australia left with Mr Turnbull’s second-rate NBN should be transitioned to fibre-to-the-premises. You can’t have an innovation boom while you are still buffering.
Second, a Shorten Labor Government will commission Infrastructure Australia, with input from relevant experts, to manage the development of a plan that outlines how and when the parts of Australia left with Mr Turnbull’s second-rate NBN should be transitioned to fibre-to-the-premises. You can’t have an innovation boom while you are still buffering. We must get our broadband infrastructure right to be competitive in the region and globally.
You can’t have an innovation boom while you are still buffering. We must get our broadband infrastructure right to be competitive in the region and globally. Our neighbours in the region – Japan, South Korea, Singapore, even New Zealand – are all rolling out fibre networks.
We must get our broadband infrastructure right to be competitive in the region and globally. Our neighbours in the region – Japan, South Korea, Singapore, even New Zealand – are all rolling out fibre networks. Labor will ensure that Australia has the digital infrastructure we need to create the jobs of the future – right here in Australia.
Our neighbours in the region – Japan, South Korea, Singapore, even New Zealand – are all rolling out fibre networks. Labor will ensure that Australia has the digital infrastructure we need to create the jobs of the future – right here in Australia. POSITIVE POLICY
Labor will ensure that Australia has the digital infrastructure we need to create the jobs of the future – right here in Australia. POSITIVE POLICY Western Sydney Rail
POSITIVE POLICY Western Sydney Rail A Shorten Labor Government will tackle traffic congestion in western Sydney by building a missing rail link, connecting the north-west and south-west of Sydney, via the second Sydney Airport.
Western Sydney Rail A Shorten Labor Government will tackle traffic congestion in western Sydney by building a missing rail link, connecting the north-west and south-west of Sydney, via the second Sydney Airport. When complete, Sydneysiders will have a passenger rail network that allows north-south rail travel across western Sydney, and an outer orbital rail network.
A Shorten Labor Government will tackle traffic congestion in western Sydney by building a missing rail link, connecting the north-west and south-west of Sydney, via the second Sydney Airport. When complete, Sydneysiders will have a passenger rail network that allows north-south rail travel across western Sydney, and an outer orbital rail network. Labor’s Western Sydney rail package includes $400 million made available to the New South Wales Government to get the project underway.
When complete, Sydneysiders will have a passenger rail network that allows north-south rail travel across western Sydney, and an outer orbital rail network. Labor’s Western Sydney rail package includes $400 million made available to the New South Wales Government to get the project underway. The funding will allow planning and construction to run parallel with the development of the airport.
Labor’s Western Sydney rail package includes $400 million made available to the New South Wales Government to get the project underway. The funding will allow planning and construction to run parallel with the development of the airport. This initial funding will create over 1,000 local jobs in planning and construction.
The funding will allow planning and construction to run parallel with the development of the airport. This initial funding will create over 1,000 local jobs in planning and construction. The project will help drive development in western Sydney potentially including value capture, including at the new airport.
This initial funding will create over 1,000 local jobs in planning and construction. The project will help drive development in western Sydney potentially including value capture, including at the new airport. Potential other points along the route include the Sydney Science Park and University of Western Sydney campuses.
The project will help drive development in western Sydney potentially including value capture, including at the new airport. Potential other points along the route include the Sydney Science Park and University of Western Sydney campuses. Sydney is a rapidly growing city.
Potential other points along the route include the Sydney Science Park and University of Western Sydney campuses. Sydney is a rapidly growing city. Infrastructure Australia forecasts that 84 per cent of New South Wales’ population increase will occur in Sydney.
Sydney is a rapidly growing city. Infrastructure Australia forecasts that 84 per cent of New South Wales’ population increase will occur in Sydney. Currently, most commuters travelling between home and work outside of the CBD have little practical choice other than to drive.
Infrastructure Australia forecasts that 84 per cent of New South Wales’ population increase will occur in Sydney. Currently, most commuters travelling between home and work outside of the CBD have little practical choice other than to drive. The second Sydney airport is estimated to host up to 9,000 permanent jobs by 2030, which is why it is so important to invest in the vital infrastructure to ensure people in western Sydney have access to these jobs.
Currently, most commuters travelling between home and work outside of the CBD have little practical choice other than to drive. The second Sydney airport is estimated to host up to 9,000 permanent jobs by 2030, which is why it is so important to invest in the vital infrastructure to ensure people in western Sydney have access to these jobs. The Abbott-Turnbull Liberal Government cut funding to public transport when they were elected, and are now trying to play catch up.
The second Sydney airport is estimated to host up to 9,000 permanent jobs by 2030, which is why it is so important to invest in the vital infrastructure to ensure people in western Sydney have access to these jobs. The Abbott-Turnbull Liberal Government cut funding to public transport when they were elected, and are now trying to play catch up. Since the Liberals were elected public sector infrastructure funding has fallen across Australia.
The Abbott-Turnbull Liberal Government cut funding to public transport when they were elected, and are now trying to play catch up. Since the Liberals were elected public sector infrastructure funding has fallen across Australia. We’ve lost three years under the Liberals, and Australia can’t afford to lose any more.
Since the Liberals were elected public sector infrastructure funding has fallen across Australia. We’ve lost three years under the Liberals, and Australia can’t afford to lose any more. Labor is the party of nation-building. Our infrastructure investments in growth areas will ensure that Western Sydney has the rail it needs to manage its growth and drive job creation.
We’ve lost three years under the Liberals, and Australia can’t afford to lose any more. Labor is the party of nation-building. Our infrastructure investments in growth areas will ensure that Western Sydney has the rail it needs to manage its growth and drive job creation. Infrastructure Australia lists a Western Sydney Airport public transport connection as one of its national priorities.
Labor is the party of nation-building. Our infrastructure investments in growth areas will ensure that Western Sydney has the rail it needs to manage its growth and drive job creation. Infrastructure Australia lists a Western Sydney Airport public transport connection as one of its national priorities. Labor’s commitments are contingent on a positive assessment from Infrastructure Australia, consistent with our position that all major infrastructure projects need to go through a thorough and detailed assessment prior to securing funds.
Infrastructure Australia lists a Western Sydney Airport public transport connection as one of its national priorities. Labor’s commitments are contingent on a positive assessment from Infrastructure Australia, consistent with our position that all major infrastructure projects need to go through a thorough and detailed assessment prior to securing funds. These infrastructure projects are an important part of Labor’s cities policy.
Labor’s commitments are contingent on a positive assessment from Infrastructure Australia, consistent with our position that all major infrastructure projects need to go through a thorough and detailed assessment prior to securing funds. These infrastructure projects are an important part of Labor’s cities policy. Labor believes that the Federal Government should be involved in cities.
These infrastructure projects are an important part of Labor’s cities policy. Labor believes that the Federal Government should be involved in cities. With 80 per cent of Australians living in cities, how we plan and design our cities is vital to making them productive, sustainable and livable.
Labor believes that the Federal Government should be involved in cities. With 80 per cent of Australians living in cities, how we plan and design our cities is vital to making them productive, sustainable and livable. The proposed connection has support from local councils and the National Growth Areas Alliance.
With 80 per cent of Australians living in cities, how we plan and design our cities is vital to making them productive, sustainable and livable. The proposed connection has support from local councils and the National Growth Areas Alliance. A Shorten Labor Government will work to get people out of traffic and to their destination quicker.
The proposed connection has support from local councils and the National Growth Areas Alliance. A Shorten Labor Government will work to get people out of traffic and to their destination quicker. POSITIVE POLICY
A Shorten Labor Government will work to get people out of traffic and to their destination quicker. POSITIVE POLICY Melbourne Metro & Park-and-Ride Infrastructure
POSITIVE POLICY Melbourne Metro & Park-and-Ride Infrastructure A Shorten Labor Government will invest in public transport infrastructure in Melbourne which will manage a fast growing population and drive job creation.
Melbourne Metro & Park-and-Ride Infrastructure A Shorten Labor Government will invest in public transport infrastructure in Melbourne which will manage a fast growing population and drive job creation. If elected, Labor will commit $500 million to support the Melbourne Metro Tunnel project and a Park and Ride Access Fund.
A Shorten Labor Government will invest in public transport infrastructure in Melbourne which will manage a fast growing population and drive job creation. If elected, Labor will commit $500 million to support the Melbourne Metro Tunnel project and a Park and Ride Access Fund. The Metro Tunnel project will directly target capacity constraints in Melbourne’s public transport network, adding to the liveability of the city of Melbourne.
If elected, Labor will commit $500 million to support the Melbourne Metro Tunnel project and a Park and Ride Access Fund. The Metro Tunnel project will directly target capacity constraints in Melbourne’s public transport network, adding to the liveability of the city of Melbourne. The project will add capacity to Melbourne’s existing public transport network.
The Metro Tunnel project will directly target capacity constraints in Melbourne’s public transport network, adding to the liveability of the city of Melbourne. The project will add capacity to Melbourne’s existing public transport network. Five new underground stations will be built and 65 new high-capacity trains will be added.
The project will add capacity to Melbourne’s existing public transport network. Five new underground stations will be built and 65 new high-capacity trains will be added. This investment will take pressure off the existing City Loop, allowing more trains to travel in and out of the CBD.
Five new underground stations will be built and 65 new high-capacity trains will be added. This investment will take pressure off the existing City Loop, allowing more trains to travel in and out of the CBD. This will not only benefit the Melbourne inner-city, but Greater Melbourne, which will have more regular services and travel options.
This investment will take pressure off the existing City Loop, allowing more trains to travel in and out of the CBD. This will not only benefit the Melbourne inner-city, but Greater Melbourne, which will have more regular services and travel options. Labor will invest $120 million in a Park and Ride Access Fund to boost car parking capacity at high use train stations, and make funding available for new stations where demand growth is expected.
This will not only benefit the Melbourne inner-city, but Greater Melbourne, which will have more regular services and travel options. Labor will invest $120 million in a Park and Ride Access Fund to boost car parking capacity at high use train stations, and make funding available for new stations where demand growth is expected. Dedicated cycle facilities will also be incorporated in these projects.
Labor will invest $120 million in a Park and Ride Access Fund to boost car parking capacity at high use train stations, and make funding available for new stations where demand growth is expected. Dedicated cycle facilities will also be incorporated in these projects. Up to 12,000 commuter car spaces will be enabled by this investment.
Dedicated cycle facilities will also be incorporated in these projects. Up to 12,000 commuter car spaces will be enabled by this investment. Labor’s investment will take the total federal contribution to the Metro and the Park and Ride Fund to $1.35 billion.
Up to 12,000 commuter car spaces will be enabled by this investment. Labor’s investment will take the total federal contribution to the Metro and the Park and Ride Fund to $1.35 billion. This commitment is made contingent on a positive assessment from Infrastructure Australia, consistent with Labor’s requirement that all major infrastructure projects need to go through a thorough and detailed assessment prior to securing funds.
Labor’s investment will take the total federal contribution to the Metro and the Park and Ride Fund to $1.35 billion. This commitment is made contingent on a positive assessment from Infrastructure Australia, consistent with Labor’s requirement that all major infrastructure projects need to go through a thorough and detailed assessment prior to securing funds. These infrastructure projects are an important part of Labor’s cities policy.
This commitment is made contingent on a positive assessment from Infrastructure Australia, consistent with Labor’s requirement that all major infrastructure projects need to go through a thorough and detailed assessment prior to securing funds. These infrastructure projects are an important part of Labor’s cities policy. Labor believes that the Federal Government should be involved in Cities.
These infrastructure projects are an important part of Labor’s cities policy. Labor believes that the Federal Government should be involved in Cities. With 80 per cent of Australians living in cities, how we plan and design our cities is vital to making them productive, sustainable and liveable.
Labor believes that the Federal Government should be involved in Cities. With 80 per cent of Australians living in cities, how we plan and design our cities is vital to making them productive, sustainable and liveable. Only Labor will build the transport infrastructure that the residents of Melbourne will need in the future.
With 80 per cent of Australians living in cities, how we plan and design our cities is vital to making them productive, sustainable and liveable. Only Labor will build the transport infrastructure that the residents of Melbourne will need in the future. POSITIVE POLICY
Only Labor will build the transport infrastructure that the residents of Melbourne will need in the future. POSITIVE POLICY Brisbane's Cross River Rail
POSITIVE POLICY Brisbane's Cross River Rail A Shorten Labor Government will invest in the Brisbane Cross River Rail Project which will ease congestion, improve transport connections and create local jobs for a growing Brisbane population.
Brisbane's Cross River Rail A Shorten Labor Government will invest in the Brisbane Cross River Rail Project which will ease congestion, improve transport connections and create local jobs for a growing Brisbane population. The project will create an estimated 8,000 jobs and the focus on infrastructure investment will increase the capacity of the entire Brisbane public transport network, getting ahead of growth.
A Shorten Labor Government will invest in the Brisbane Cross River Rail Project which will ease congestion, improve transport connections and create local jobs for a growing Brisbane population. The project will create an estimated 8,000 jobs and the focus on infrastructure investment will increase the capacity of the entire Brisbane public transport network, getting ahead of growth. Labor will provide $800 million towards the Cross River Rail, subject to a positive business case and finalised negotiations with the State Government and the new delivery authority.
The project will create an estimated 8,000 jobs and the focus on infrastructure investment will increase the capacity of the entire Brisbane public transport network, getting ahead of growth. Labor will provide $800 million towards the Cross River Rail, subject to a positive business case and finalised negotiations with the State Government and the new delivery authority. Labor’s announcement follows the State Government’s announcement in its 2016 Budget that it will establish a delivery authority which will obtain environmental approvals and commence scoping of value share opportunities, early works and pre-procurement activities for the transformative project.
Labor will provide $800 million towards the Cross River Rail, subject to a positive business case and finalised negotiations with the State Government and the new delivery authority. Labor’s announcement follows the State Government’s announcement in its 2016 Budget that it will establish a delivery authority which will obtain environmental approvals and commence scoping of value share opportunities, early works and pre-procurement activities for the transformative project. The Cross River rail project includes a 10.2 kilometre link from Dutton Park to Bowen Hills, with 5.9 kilometres of tunnel under the Brisbane River and CBD.
Labor’s announcement follows the State Government’s announcement in its 2016 Budget that it will establish a delivery authority which will obtain environmental approvals and commence scoping of value share opportunities, early works and pre-procurement activities for the transformative project. The Cross River rail project includes a 10.2 kilometre link from Dutton Park to Bowen Hills, with 5.9 kilometres of tunnel under the Brisbane River and CBD. It will connect to northern and southern rail networks, providing significant benefits to commuters from both directions.
The Cross River rail project includes a 10.2 kilometre link from Dutton Park to Bowen Hills, with 5.9 kilometres of tunnel under the Brisbane River and CBD. It will connect to northern and southern rail networks, providing significant benefits to commuters from both directions. Stations will be developed at five key locations: Boggo Road, Woolloongabba, Albert Street, Roma Street and the Exhibition showgrounds.
It will connect to northern and southern rail networks, providing significant benefits to commuters from both directions. Stations will be developed at five key locations: Boggo Road, Woolloongabba, Albert Street, Roma Street and the Exhibition showgrounds. Brisbane is Australia’s third largest city.
Stations will be developed at five key locations: Boggo Road, Woolloongabba, Albert Street, Roma Street and the Exhibition showgrounds. Brisbane is Australia’s third largest city. Without an effective transport system providing access to jobs, Brisbane’s economic output could be restricted by about $69 billion between 2015 and 2031.
Brisbane is Australia’s third largest city. Without an effective transport system providing access to jobs, Brisbane’s economic output could be restricted by about $69 billion between 2015 and 2031. A Shorten Labor Government will deliver the infrastructure that Queensland needs to manage its strong growth and drive job creation.
Without an effective transport system providing access to jobs, Brisbane’s economic output could be restricted by about $69 billion between 2015 and 2031. A Shorten Labor Government will deliver the infrastructure that Queensland needs to manage its strong growth and drive job creation. In addition, a Shorten Labor Government will work with the State Government to access Labor’s $10 billion Infrastructure Finance Facility, which was announced in 2015, to determine whether innovative financing options are available to unlock federal funds.
A Shorten Labor Government will deliver the infrastructure that Queensland needs to manage its strong growth and drive job creation. In addition, a Shorten Labor Government will work with the State Government to access Labor’s $10 billion Infrastructure Finance Facility, which was announced in 2015, to determine whether innovative financing options are available to unlock federal funds. Working in conjunction with the State Labor Government, a Shorten Labor Government will honour its strong commitment to the local steel industry and local steel jobs by maximising the use of Australian steel in all federally-funded projects.
In addition, a Shorten Labor Government will work with the State Government to access Labor’s $10 billion Infrastructure Finance Facility, which was announced in 2015, to determine whether innovative financing options are available to unlock federal funds. Working in conjunction with the State Labor Government, a Shorten Labor Government will honour its strong commitment to the local steel industry and local steel jobs by maximising the use of Australian steel in all federally-funded projects. When they were elected, the Abbott-Turnbull Liberal Government cut all funding to new public transport projects, including to Cross River Rail, and since its election, public sector infrastructure investment across Australia has fallen.
Working in conjunction with the State Labor Government, a Shorten Labor Government will honour its strong commitment to the local steel industry and local steel jobs by maximising the use of Australian steel in all federally-funded projects. When they were elected, the Abbott-Turnbull Liberal Government cut all funding to new public transport projects, including to Cross River Rail, and since its election, public sector infrastructure investment across Australia has fallen. We have lost three years on public transport in Brisbane under the Liberals and cannot afford to lose any more wasted infrastructure years under a Liberal Government.
When they were elected, the Abbott-Turnbull Liberal Government cut all funding to new public transport projects, including to Cross River Rail, and since its election, public sector infrastructure investment across Australia has fallen. We have lost three years on public transport in Brisbane under the Liberals and cannot afford to lose any more wasted infrastructure years under a Liberal Government. Labor is the party of nation-building.
We have lost three years on public transport in Brisbane under the Liberals and cannot afford to lose any more wasted infrastructure years under a Liberal Government. Labor is the party of nation-building. Our investments will help the people of Queensland get their fair share of federal funding for infrastructure.
Labor is the party of nation-building. Our investments will help the people of Queensland get their fair share of federal funding for infrastructure. Labor’s commitments are contingent on a positive assessment from Infrastructure Australia, consistent with our position that all major infrastructure projects need to go through a thorough and detailed assessment prior to securing funds.
Our investments will help the people of Queensland get their fair share of federal funding for infrastructure. Labor’s commitments are contingent on a positive assessment from Infrastructure Australia, consistent with our position that all major infrastructure projects need to go through a thorough and detailed assessment prior to securing funds. This project is an important part of Labor’s cities policy.
Labor’s commitments are contingent on a positive assessment from Infrastructure Australia, consistent with our position that all major infrastructure projects need to go through a thorough and detailed assessment prior to securing funds. This project is an important part of Labor’s cities policy. Labor believes that the Federal Government should be involved in cities.
This project is an important part of Labor’s cities policy. Labor believes that the Federal Government should be involved in cities. With 80 per cent of Australians living in cities, how we plan and design our cities is vital to making them productive, sustainable and livable.
Labor believes that the Federal Government should be involved in cities. With 80 per cent of Australians living in cities, how we plan and design our cities is vital to making them productive, sustainable and livable. Only Labor will build the transport infrastructure that the residents of Brisbane will need in the future.
With 80 per cent of Australians living in cities, how we plan and design our cities is vital to making them productive, sustainable and livable. Only Labor will build the transport infrastructure that the residents of Brisbane will need in the future. POSITIVE POLICY
Only Labor will build the transport infrastructure that the residents of Brisbane will need in the future. POSITIVE POLICY Melbourne Roads
POSITIVE POLICY Melbourne Roads A Shorten Labor Government will tackle traffic congestion in Melbourne through targeted investment aimed at addressing growth.
Melbourne Roads A Shorten Labor Government will tackle traffic congestion in Melbourne through targeted investment aimed at addressing growth. Working in partnership with the Andrews Labor Government, federal Labor’s Melbourne Roads Package will boost productivity right across the state after three years of Liberal neglect.
A Shorten Labor Government will tackle traffic congestion in Melbourne through targeted investment aimed at addressing growth. Working in partnership with the Andrews Labor Government, federal Labor’s Melbourne Roads Package will boost productivity right across the state after three years of Liberal neglect. Labor’s Melbourne Roads Package includes: $262 million for works on roads in growth areas of outer Melbourne, including Thompsons Road, O’Herns Road, Craigieburn Road and Bridge Inn Road.
Working in partnership with the Andrews Labor Government, federal Labor’s Melbourne Roads Package will boost productivity right across the state after three years of Liberal neglect. Labor’s Melbourne Roads Package includes: $262 million for works on roads in growth areas of outer Melbourne, including Thompsons Road, O’Herns Road, Craigieburn Road and Bridge Inn Road. $510 million to improve efficiency on the Monash Freeway.
Labor’s Melbourne Roads Package includes: $262 million for works on roads in growth areas of outer Melbourne, including Thompsons Road, O’Herns Road, Craigieburn Road and Bridge Inn Road. $510 million to improve efficiency on the Monash Freeway. $356 million to complete the upgrade of the M80 Ringroad.
$510 million to improve efficiency on the Monash Freeway. $356 million to complete the upgrade of the M80 Ringroad. Melbourne is growing quickly.
$356 million to complete the upgrade of the M80 Ringroad. Melbourne is growing quickly. Between 2011 and 2031, its population is expected to grow by 1,700 people a week and the state’s freight carrying task is expected to nearly double in the same period.
Melbourne is growing quickly. Between 2011 and 2031, its population is expected to grow by 1,700 people a week and the state’s freight carrying task is expected to nearly double in the same period. We must invest now to provide the infrastructure to meet this projected growth or risk traffic congestion damaging the economy and reducing our capacity to create jobs.
Between 2011 and 2031, its population is expected to grow by 1,700 people a week and the state’s freight carrying task is expected to nearly double in the same period. We must invest now to provide the infrastructure to meet this projected growth or risk traffic congestion damaging the economy and reducing our capacity to create jobs. The Abbott-Turnbull Government has courted conflict with Victoria, particularly over the scrapped East-West Link, which would have provided a paltry 45 cents in economic benefit for every dollar invested.
We must invest now to provide the infrastructure to meet this projected growth or risk traffic congestion damaging the economy and reducing our capacity to create jobs. The Abbott-Turnbull Government has courted conflict with Victoria, particularly over the scrapped East-West Link, which would have provided a paltry 45 cents in economic benefit for every dollar invested. Its failure to deliver major projects is reflected in Australian Bureau of Statistics figures showing that public sector infrastructure investment fell by 20 per cent between the September quarter of 2013 and the September quarter of 2015.
The Abbott-Turnbull Government has courted conflict with Victoria, particularly over the scrapped East-West Link, which would have provided a paltry 45 cents in economic benefit for every dollar invested. Its failure to deliver major projects is reflected in Australian Bureau of Statistics figures showing that public sector infrastructure investment fell by 20 per cent between the September quarter of 2013 and the September quarter of 2015. A federal Labor Government will end the needless conflict.
Its failure to deliver major projects is reflected in Australian Bureau of Statistics figures showing that public sector infrastructure investment fell by 20 per cent between the September quarter of 2013 and the September quarter of 2015. A federal Labor Government will end the needless conflict. We’ll get on with delivering the roads that Melbourne needs to manage its strong growth and drive job creation.
A federal Labor Government will end the needless conflict. We’ll get on with delivering the roads that Melbourne needs to manage its strong growth and drive job creation. Labor is the party of nation-building.
We’ll get on with delivering the roads that Melbourne needs to manage its strong growth and drive job creation. Labor is the party of nation-building. Our investments will help Victoria get its fair share of federal funding for infrastructure.
Labor is the party of nation-building. Our investments will help Victoria get its fair share of federal funding for infrastructure. We will also ensure that all major investments are subject to proper cost-benefit analysis ticked off by the independent Infrastructure Australia.
Our investments will help Victoria get its fair share of federal funding for infrastructure. We will also ensure that all major investments are subject to proper cost-benefit analysis ticked off by the independent Infrastructure Australia. The last thing Victoria needs is another planning disaster like the East-West Link, a dud project funded by the Liberals without cost-benefit analysis.
We will also ensure that all major investments are subject to proper cost-benefit analysis ticked off by the independent Infrastructure Australia. The last thing Victoria needs is another planning disaster like the East-West Link, a dud project funded by the Liberals without cost-benefit analysis. There is a separate policy on the Melbourne Metro and Park and Ride Commuter Infrastructure.
The last thing Victoria needs is another planning disaster like the East-West Link, a dud project funded by the Liberals without cost-benefit analysis. There is a separate policy on the Melbourne Metro and Park and Ride Commuter Infrastructure. POSITIVE POLICY
There is a separate policy on the Melbourne Metro and Park and Ride Commuter Infrastructure. POSITIVE POLICY Victorian Regional Transport
POSITIVE POLICY Victorian Regional Transport Our Victorian Regional Transport Package includes $220 million for the Murray Basin Rail project to meet increasing demand for rail freight services as well as a $350 million regional roads package.
Victorian Regional Transport Our Victorian Regional Transport Package includes $220 million for the Murray Basin Rail project to meet increasing demand for rail freight services as well as a $350 million regional roads package. Between 2011 and 2031, Victoria’s freight carrying task is expected to nearly double.
Our Victorian Regional Transport Package includes $220 million for the Murray Basin Rail project to meet increasing demand for rail freight services as well as a $350 million regional roads package. Between 2011 and 2031, Victoria’s freight carrying task is expected to nearly double. We must invest now to provide the infrastructure to meet this projected growth or risk traffic congestion damaging the economy and reducing our capacity to create jobs.
Between 2011 and 2031, Victoria’s freight carrying task is expected to nearly double. We must invest now to provide the infrastructure to meet this projected growth or risk traffic congestion damaging the economy and reducing our capacity to create jobs. The Abbott-Turnbull Government has courted conflict with Victoria, particularly over the scrapped East-West Link, which would have provided a paltry 45 cents in economic benefit for every dollar invested.
Its failure to deliver major projects is reflected in Australian Bureau of Statistics figures showing that public sector infrastructure investment fell by 20 per cent between the September quarter of 2013 and the September quarter of 2015. A federal Labor Government will end the needless conflict. We’ll get on with delivering the railways and roads that Victoria needs to manage its strong growth and drive job creation.
A federal Labor Government will end the needless conflict. We’ll get on with delivering the railways and roads that Victoria needs to manage its strong growth and drive job creation. Labor is the party of nation-building.
We’ll get on with delivering the railways and roads that Victoria needs to manage its strong growth and drive job creation. Labor is the party of nation-building. Our investments will help Victoria get its fair share of federal funding for infrastructure.
We will also ensure that all major investments are subject to proper cost-benefit analysis ticked off by the independent Infrastructure Australia. The last thing Victoria needs is another planning disaster like the East-West Link, a dud project funded by the Liberals without cost-benefit analysis. POSITIVE POLICY
The last thing Victoria needs is another planning disaster like the East-West Link, a dud project funded by the Liberals without cost-benefit analysis. POSITIVE POLICY Boost for Central & North Queensland Roads
POSITIVE POLICY Boost for Central & North Queensland Roads A Shorten Labor Government will deliver record funding to improve road safety, boost productivity and make life easier for North and Central Queenslanders.
Boost for Central & North Queensland Roads A Shorten Labor Government will deliver record funding to improve road safety, boost productivity and make life easier for North and Central Queenslanders. If elected, Labor will deliver the following road upgrades: Gladstone Port Access Road – next stage ($80 million).
A Shorten Labor Government will deliver record funding to improve road safety, boost productivity and make life easier for North and Central Queenslanders. If elected, Labor will deliver the following road upgrades: Gladstone Port Access Road – next stage ($80 million). Walkerston Bypass ($150 million).
If elected, Labor will deliver the following road upgrades: Gladstone Port Access Road – next stage ($80 million). Walkerston Bypass ($150 million). Rockhampton-Yeppoon Road ($30 million).
Walkerston Bypass ($150 million). Rockhampton-Yeppoon Road ($30 million). Hann Highway ($43 million).
Rockhampton-Yeppoon Road ($30 million). Hann Highway ($43 million). Capricorn Highway Overtaking Lanes ($19 million).
Hann Highway ($43 million). Capricorn Highway Overtaking Lanes ($19 million). Capricorn Highway – Rockhampton to Gracemere ($75 million).
Capricorn Highway Overtaking Lanes ($19 million). Capricorn Highway – Rockhampton to Gracemere ($75 million). Rockhampton (Bajool to Port Alma Road) Port Access Road ($15 million).
Capricorn Highway – Rockhampton to Gracemere ($75 million). Rockhampton (Bajool to Port Alma Road) Port Access Road ($15 million). Cairns Airport Access Upgrade ($6 million).
Rockhampton (Bajool to Port Alma Road) Port Access Road ($15 million). Cairns Airport Access Upgrade ($6 million). The funding for these roads will come from the Northern Australia Roads Program, which is already in the Budget.
Cairns Airport Access Upgrade ($6 million). The funding for these roads will come from the Northern Australia Roads Program, which is already in the Budget. Despite the Abbott-Turnbull Government talking big about infrastructure in the north, they have failed to deliver a single new major infrastructure project for Northern Australia during its term.
The funding for these roads will come from the Northern Australia Roads Program, which is already in the Budget. Despite the Abbott-Turnbull Government talking big about infrastructure in the north, they have failed to deliver a single new major infrastructure project for Northern Australia during its term. Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show that from the September 2013 to September 2015 public sector infrastructure work fell by 20 per cent under the Liberals.
Despite the Abbott-Turnbull Government talking big about infrastructure in the north, they have failed to deliver a single new major infrastructure project for Northern Australia during its term. Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show that from the September 2013 to September 2015 public sector infrastructure work fell by 20 per cent under the Liberals. In Queensland this included significant cuts to the Bruce Highway.
Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show that from the September 2013 to September 2015 public sector infrastructure work fell by 20 per cent under the Liberals. In Queensland this included significant cuts to the Bruce Highway. It’s simply not good enough.
In Queensland this included significant cuts to the Bruce Highway. It’s simply not good enough. Queensland is a large state which relies heavily on roads for the movement of people and freight.
It’s simply not good enough. Queensland is a large state which relies heavily on roads for the movement of people and freight. North and Central Queenslanders also rely upon roads to connect their communities and provide access to services.
Queensland is a large state which relies heavily on roads for the movement of people and freight. North and Central Queenslanders also rely upon roads to connect their communities and provide access to services. While the Abbott-Turnbull Government stood still on Queensland infrastructure, Labor stands on its record.
North and Central Queenslanders also rely upon roads to connect their communities and provide access to services. While the Abbott-Turnbull Government stood still on Queensland infrastructure, Labor stands on its record. The former Labor Government provided $8.7 billion of infrastructure investment in Queensland between 2007-2013, doubling spending from $143 to $314 per person.
While the Abbott-Turnbull Government stood still on Queensland infrastructure, Labor stands on its record. The former Labor Government provided $8.7 billion of infrastructure investment in Queensland between 2007-2013, doubling spending from $143 to $314 per person. Only a Shorten Labor Government will deliver the infrastructure that Queensland needs to boost exports, create local jobs, drive growth and keep people safe on the roads.
The former Labor Government provided $8.7 billion of infrastructure investment in Queensland between 2007-2013, doubling spending from $143 to $314 per person. Only a Shorten Labor Government will deliver the infrastructure that Queensland needs to boost exports, create local jobs, drive growth and keep people safe on the roads. POSITIVE POLICY
Only a Shorten Labor Government will deliver the infrastructure that Queensland needs to boost exports, create local jobs, drive growth and keep people safe on the roads. POSITIVE POLICY Bass Strait Interconnector
POSITIVE POLICY Bass Strait Interconnector A Shorten Labor Government will fast-track the development of a business case for a second Bass Strait interconnector, delivering greater energy security and more job opportunities for Tasmanians.
Bass Strait Interconnector A Shorten Labor Government will fast-track the development of a business case for a second Bass Strait interconnector, delivering greater energy security and more job opportunities for Tasmanians. Tasmania has some of the best renewable resources in the world, and already produces 17 per cent of Australia’s renewable energy output.
A Shorten Labor Government will fast-track the development of a business case for a second Bass Strait interconnector, delivering greater energy security and more job opportunities for Tasmanians. Tasmania has some of the best renewable resources in the world, and already produces 17 per cent of Australia’s renewable energy output. However, Tasmania’s own energy supply is not as secure as it should be, and there are limited opportunities to grow the sector.
Tasmania has some of the best renewable resources in the world, and already produces 17 per cent of Australia’s renewable energy output. However, Tasmania’s own energy supply is not as secure as it should be, and there are limited opportunities to grow the sector. The energy crisis that Tasmanians experienced this year – with the shutdown of the single interconnector – should not be allowed to happen again.
However, Tasmania’s own energy supply is not as secure as it should be, and there are limited opportunities to grow the sector. The energy crisis that Tasmanians experienced this year – with the shutdown of the single interconnector – should not be allowed to happen again. A second cable will protect the energy security of Tasmanian businesses and households, as well as opening up new economic opportunities.
The energy crisis that Tasmanians experienced this year – with the shutdown of the single interconnector – should not be allowed to happen again. A second cable will protect the energy security of Tasmanian businesses and households, as well as opening up new economic opportunities. A second link across the Bass Strait will expand Tasmania’s access to the National Electricity Market.
A second cable will protect the energy security of Tasmanian businesses and households, as well as opening up new economic opportunities. A second link across the Bass Strait will expand Tasmania’s access to the National Electricity Market. This will boost the capacity of Tasmania’s renewable energy generators to boost supply and local jobs.
A second link across the Bass Strait will expand Tasmania’s access to the National Electricity Market. This will boost the capacity of Tasmania’s renewable energy generators to boost supply and local jobs. If elected, Labor will work with the Tasmanian Government to develop a business case for the second interconnector for urgent consideration by Infrastructure Australia.
This will boost the capacity of Tasmania’s renewable energy generators to boost supply and local jobs. If elected, Labor will work with the Tasmanian Government to develop a business case for the second interconnector for urgent consideration by Infrastructure Australia. Labor will provide $5 million for the development of the business case, which will build on the existing feasibility study.
If elected, Labor will work with the Tasmanian Government to develop a business case for the second interconnector for urgent consideration by Infrastructure Australia. Labor will provide $5 million for the development of the business case, which will build on the existing feasibility study. Subject to a positive business case and an assessment by Infrastructure Australia, up to $500 million will be made available through our Infrastructure Financing Facility for the construction of the second cable.
Labor will provide $5 million for the development of the business case, which will build on the existing feasibility study. Subject to a positive business case and an assessment by Infrastructure Australia, up to $500 million will be made available through our Infrastructure Financing Facility for the construction of the second cable. The project will be funded and delivered in partnership with the Tasmanian Government and the private sector.
Subject to a positive business case and an assessment by Infrastructure Australia, up to $500 million will be made available through our Infrastructure Financing Facility for the construction of the second cable. The project will be funded and delivered in partnership with the Tasmanian Government and the private sector. Exporting Tasmania’s renewable energy to the rest of Australia is the key to new investment in Tasmania and new jobs for Tasmanians.
The project will be funded and delivered in partnership with the Tasmanian Government and the private sector. Exporting Tasmania’s renewable energy to the rest of Australia is the key to new investment in Tasmania and new jobs for Tasmanians. Labor believes Tasmania can become the renewable energy powerhouse of Australia – and we have a plan to make it happen.
Exporting Tasmania’s renewable energy to the rest of Australia is the key to new investment in Tasmania and new jobs for Tasmanians. Labor believes Tasmania can become the renewable energy powerhouse of Australia – and we have a plan to make it happen. A second Bass Strait interconnector is one part of Labor’s energy plan for Tasmania.
Labor believes Tasmania can become the renewable energy powerhouse of Australia – and we have a plan to make it happen. A second Bass Strait interconnector is one part of Labor’s energy plan for Tasmania. Labor has a comprehensive plan to boost investment and jobs in renewable energy, including: Ensuring that at least 50 per cent of the nation’s electricity is sourced from renewable energy by 2030.
A second Bass Strait interconnector is one part of Labor’s energy plan for Tasmania. Labor has a comprehensive plan to boost investment and jobs in renewable energy, including: Ensuring that at least 50 per cent of the nation’s electricity is sourced from renewable energy by 2030. Expanding the investment mandate of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation.
Labor has a comprehensive plan to boost investment and jobs in renewable energy, including: Ensuring that at least 50 per cent of the nation’s electricity is sourced from renewable energy by 2030. Expanding the investment mandate of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation. Ensuring the Commonwealth Government leads by example as a direct purchaser of renewable energy.
Expanding the investment mandate of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation. Ensuring the Commonwealth Government leads by example as a direct purchaser of renewable energy. Labor’s energy plan is good for Tasmania’s energy security, good for Tasmanian businesses and.
Ensuring the Commonwealth Government leads by example as a direct purchaser of renewable energy. Labor’s energy plan is good for Tasmania’s energy security, good for Tasmanian businesses and. good for Tasmanian jobs
Labor’s energy plan is good for Tasmania’s energy security, good for Tasmanian businesses and. good for Tasmanian jobs Acting on climate change, protecting the environment
good for Tasmanian jobs Acting on climate change, protecting the environment The key to tackling climate change is to drastically increase our investment in renewable energies like solar.
Acting on climate change, protecting the environment The key to tackling climate change is to drastically increase our investment in renewable energies like solar. That is why we’ll commit to 50% renewable energy by 2030 because it will cut pollution, help create jobs of the future and lower energy prices.
The key to tackling climate change is to drastically increase our investment in renewable energies like solar. That is why we’ll commit to 50% renewable energy by 2030 because it will cut pollution, help create jobs of the future and lower energy prices. POSITIVE POLICY
That is why we’ll commit to 50% renewable energy by 2030 because it will cut pollution, help create jobs of the future and lower energy prices. POSITIVE POLICY Net Zero Pollution by 2050
POSITIVE POLICY Net Zero Pollution by 2050 Labor has set a long term goal of net zero pollution by 2050.
Net Zero Pollution by 2050 Labor has set a long term goal of net zero pollution by 2050. This will ensure Australia delivers on the global, bipartisan goal of limiting global warming to well below two degrees Celsius on pre-industrial levels.
Labor has set a long term goal of net zero pollution by 2050. This will ensure Australia delivers on the global, bipartisan goal of limiting global warming to well below two degrees Celsius on pre-industrial levels. If we do not act, Australia will continue to experience an increase in extreme weather events, more severe droughts and rising sea levels.
This will ensure Australia delivers on the global, bipartisan goal of limiting global warming to well below two degrees Celsius on pre-industrial levels. If we do not act, Australia will continue to experience an increase in extreme weather events, more severe droughts and rising sea levels. All of which will come at an incredibly high cost to our economy, our environment and our way of life.
If we do not act, Australia will continue to experience an increase in extreme weather events, more severe droughts and rising sea levels. All of which will come at an incredibly high cost to our economy, our environment and our way of life. Labor accepts the science that limiting global warming to well below two degrees Celsius is necessary to avert dangerous climate change.
All of which will come at an incredibly high cost to our economy, our environment and our way of life. Labor accepts the science that limiting global warming to well below two degrees Celsius is necessary to avert dangerous climate change. That commitment requires Australia to be a net zero pollution economy by the middle of the century.
Labor accepts the science that limiting global warming to well below two degrees Celsius is necessary to avert dangerous climate change. That commitment requires Australia to be a net zero pollution economy by the middle of the century. Transitioning Australia to a net zero emissions economy by 2050 requires a decarbonisation pathway.
That commitment requires Australia to be a net zero pollution economy by the middle of the century. Transitioning Australia to a net zero emissions economy by 2050 requires a decarbonisation pathway. Under Labor, this pathway will have a number of milestone targets to ensure that Australia is on-track.
Transitioning Australia to a net zero emissions economy by 2050 requires a decarbonisation pathway. Under Labor, this pathway will have a number of milestone targets to ensure that Australia is on-track. Experts, the environment sector and vulnerable nations strongly advocate for five year pledge and review arrangements and the UK, US, China and France have also proposed this.
Under Labor, this pathway will have a number of milestone targets to ensure that Australia is on-track. Experts, the environment sector and vulnerable nations strongly advocate for five year pledge and review arrangements and the UK, US, China and France have also proposed this. A Shorten Labor Government will implement a five yearly pledge and review mechanism to assess progress and to adjust commitments over time.
Experts, the environment sector and vulnerable nations strongly advocate for five year pledge and review arrangements and the UK, US, China and France have also proposed this. A Shorten Labor Government will implement a five yearly pledge and review mechanism to assess progress and to adjust commitments over time. To achieve the target of net zero pollution by 2050, Labor has set a target at 2030 for a 45 per cent reduction in carbon pollution on 2005 levels.
A Shorten Labor Government will implement a five yearly pledge and review mechanism to assess progress and to adjust commitments over time. To achieve the target of net zero pollution by 2050, Labor has set a target at 2030 for a 45 per cent reduction in carbon pollution on 2005 levels. And within a year of coming to Government we will also put in place a 2025 target.
To achieve the target of net zero pollution by 2050, Labor has set a target at 2030 for a 45 per cent reduction in carbon pollution on 2005 levels. And within a year of coming to Government we will also put in place a 2025 target. A 45% target is in line with recommendation of the Climate Change Authority and is the minimum level required to ensure that Australia can deliver and remains consistent with the objective in the Paris Agreement of keeping global warming to well below two degrees Celsius.
And within a year of coming to Government we will also put in place a 2025 target. A 45% target is in line with recommendation of the Climate Change Authority and is the minimum level required to ensure that Australia can deliver and remains consistent with the objective in the Paris Agreement of keeping global warming to well below two degrees Celsius. Labor will also continue to support the independence and expert-led Climate Change Authority.
A 45% target is in line with recommendation of the Climate Change Authority and is the minimum level required to ensure that Australia can deliver and remains consistent with the objective in the Paris Agreement of keeping global warming to well below two degrees Celsius. Labor will also continue to support the independence and expert-led Climate Change Authority. That is why Labor will commit $17.4 million over the forward estimates to reverse the Government’s abolition of the Climate Change Authority and ensure that it continues to be appropriately resourced to achieve its role.
Labor will also continue to support the independence and expert-led Climate Change Authority. That is why Labor will commit $17.4 million over the forward estimates to reverse the Government’s abolition of the Climate Change Authority and ensure that it continues to be appropriately resourced to achieve its role. POSITIVE POLICY
That is why Labor will commit $17.4 million over the forward estimates to reverse the Government’s abolition of the Climate Change Authority and ensure that it continues to be appropriately resourced to achieve its role. POSITIVE POLICY 50% Renewables by 2030
POSITIVE POLICY 50% Renewables by 2030 Climate change is driving the most profound restructuring of the world economy this century – the transition from fossil fuel based energy to renewable energy.
50% Renewables by 2030 Climate change is driving the most profound restructuring of the world economy this century – the transition from fossil fuel based energy to renewable energy. The transition is happening now and it is accelerating.
Climate change is driving the most profound restructuring of the world economy this century – the transition from fossil fuel based energy to renewable energy. The transition is happening now and it is accelerating. With the right policies the renewable energy sector provides immense opportunities: it will drive jobs creation, drive manufacturing investment and put downward pressure on power prices for families and small businesses.
The transition is happening now and it is accelerating. With the right policies the renewable energy sector provides immense opportunities: it will drive jobs creation, drive manufacturing investment and put downward pressure on power prices for families and small businesses. A Shorten Labor Government understands the fundamental importance of this transition and the massive opportunities it brings.
With the right policies the renewable energy sector provides immense opportunities: it will drive jobs creation, drive manufacturing investment and put downward pressure on power prices for families and small businesses. A Shorten Labor Government understands the fundamental importance of this transition and the massive opportunities it brings. We will put a strong renewable energy sector at the centre of Australia’s response to the challenge of climate change.
A Shorten Labor Government understands the fundamental importance of this transition and the massive opportunities it brings. We will put a strong renewable energy sector at the centre of Australia’s response to the challenge of climate change. Transitioning electricity generation to renewable energy is also critical to dealing with carbon pollution.
We will put a strong renewable energy sector at the centre of Australia’s response to the challenge of climate change. Transitioning electricity generation to renewable energy is also critical to dealing with carbon pollution. The electricity sector accounts for 33 per cent of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions – the single biggest source of emissions.
Transitioning electricity generation to renewable energy is also critical to dealing with carbon pollution. The electricity sector accounts for 33 per cent of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions – the single biggest source of emissions. That’s why a Shorten Labor Government will: Ensure that 50% of the nation’s electricity is sourced from renewable energy by 2030;
The electricity sector accounts for 33 per cent of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions – the single biggest source of emissions. That’s why a Shorten Labor Government will: Ensure that 50% of the nation’s electricity is sourced from renewable energy by 2030; Provide certainty and flexibility with less red tape and more technology options for investment to the Clean Energy Finance Corporation;
That’s why a Shorten Labor Government will: Ensure that 50% of the nation’s electricity is sourced from renewable energy by 2030; Provide certainty and flexibility with less red tape and more technology options for investment to the Clean Energy Finance Corporation; Provide $206.6m to ARENA to support a specific Concentrated Solar Thermal funding round;
Provide certainty and flexibility with less red tape and more technology options for investment to the Clean Energy Finance Corporation; Provide $206.6m to ARENA to support a specific Concentrated Solar Thermal funding round; Establish a Community Power Network and Regional Hubs at a cost of $98.7m over four years; and
Provide $206.6m to ARENA to support a specific Concentrated Solar Thermal funding round; Establish a Community Power Network and Regional Hubs at a cost of $98.7m over four years; and Ensure the Commonwealth Government leads by example as a direct purchaser of renewable energy.
Establish a Community Power Network and Regional Hubs at a cost of $98.7m over four years; and Ensure the Commonwealth Government leads by example as a direct purchaser of renewable energy. The Liberal Government has done everything in its power to try and destroy Australia’s share in one of the world’s fastest growing industries with devastating consequences for our country.
Ensure the Commonwealth Government leads by example as a direct purchaser of renewable energy. The Liberal Government has done everything in its power to try and destroy Australia’s share in one of the world’s fastest growing industries with devastating consequences for our country. In the last two years more than 2 million renewable energy jobs were added to the global economy, but over the same period 2,600 jobs were lost in Australia.
The Liberal Government has done everything in its power to try and destroy Australia’s share in one of the world’s fastest growing industries with devastating consequences for our country. In the last two years more than 2 million renewable energy jobs were added to the global economy, but over the same period 2,600 jobs were lost in Australia. In 2014, clean energy investment grew in China (32 per cent), the US (8 per cent), Japan (12 per cent), Germany (3 per cent) and the UK (3 per cent).
In the last two years more than 2 million renewable energy jobs were added to the global economy, but over the same period 2,600 jobs were lost in Australia. In 2014, clean energy investment grew in China (32 per cent), the US (8 per cent), Japan (12 per cent), Germany (3 per cent) and the UK (3 per cent). But over the same period, investment in large scale renewables dropped by 88 per cent in Australia– from over $2 billion to around $240 million.
In 2014, clean energy investment grew in China (32 per cent), the US (8 per cent), Japan (12 per cent), Germany (3 per cent) and the UK (3 per cent). But over the same period, investment in large scale renewables dropped by 88 per cent in Australia– from over $2 billion to around $240 million. A strong renewable energy sector will be at the centre of Labor’s response to the challenges of climate change.
But over the same period, investment in large scale renewables dropped by 88 per cent in Australia– from over $2 billion to around $240 million. A strong renewable energy sector will be at the centre of Labor’s response to the challenges of climate change. With the right policies the renewable energy sector also provides immense opportunities: it will drive jobs creation, drive manufacturing investment and put downward pressure on power prices for families and small businesses.
A strong renewable energy sector will be at the centre of Labor’s response to the challenges of climate change. With the right policies the renewable energy sector also provides immense opportunities: it will drive jobs creation, drive manufacturing investment and put downward pressure on power prices for families and small businesses. Labor’s 50 per cent target includes not just large-scale renewables but small and industry based generation.
With the right policies the renewable energy sector also provides immense opportunities: it will drive jobs creation, drive manufacturing investment and put downward pressure on power prices for families and small businesses. Labor’s 50 per cent target includes not just large-scale renewables but small and industry based generation. The existing LRET and SRES schemes will continue operate to 2020 as per current legislation.
Labor’s 50 per cent target includes not just large-scale renewables but small and industry based generation. The existing LRET and SRES schemes will continue operate to 2020 as per current legislation. We want to see solar panels become the norm on the roof-tops of Australian homes and businesses, with millions more to be built and installed over the next 15 years.
The existing LRET and SRES schemes will continue operate to 2020 as per current legislation. We want to see solar panels become the norm on the roof-tops of Australian homes and businesses, with millions more to be built and installed over the next 15 years. We want to see battery technology continue to improve so that electricity from solar panels can be stored in most homes and small businesses to lower power bills.
We want to see solar panels become the norm on the roof-tops of Australian homes and businesses, with millions more to be built and installed over the next 15 years. We want to see battery technology continue to improve so that electricity from solar panels can be stored in most homes and small businesses to lower power bills. We want to make sure that investors in windfarms and other renewable energy generators can be confident about investing.
We want to see battery technology continue to improve so that electricity from solar panels can be stored in most homes and small businesses to lower power bills. We want to make sure that investors in windfarms and other renewable energy generators can be confident about investing. Setting a long term signal for renewable energy will attract investment.
We want to make sure that investors in windfarms and other renewable energy generators can be confident about investing. Setting a long term signal for renewable energy will attract investment. Over $2.5 trillion is expected to be invested in renewables in the Asia Pacific region to 2030 – it’s our job to make sure that that investment is made here.
Setting a long term signal for renewable energy will attract investment. Over $2.5 trillion is expected to be invested in renewables in the Asia Pacific region to 2030 – it’s our job to make sure that that investment is made here. The renewable energy and energy storage industries present an enormous economic opportunity of the next several decades.
Over $2.5 trillion is expected to be invested in renewables in the Asia Pacific region to 2030 – it’s our job to make sure that that investment is made here. The renewable energy and energy storage industries present an enormous economic opportunity of the next several decades. POSITIVE POLICY
The renewable energy and energy storage industries present an enormous economic opportunity of the next several decades. POSITIVE POLICY Animal Testing Ban
POSITIVE POLICY Animal Testing Ban Animal testing of cosmetic ingredients is legal in Australia, but in practice it is rarely conducted here.
Animal Testing Ban Animal testing of cosmetic ingredients is legal in Australia, but in practice it is rarely conducted here. The large majority of cosmetics that sit on our shelves contain an ingredient or ingredients that, at some point, have been tested on animals.
Animal testing of cosmetic ingredients is legal in Australia, but in practice it is rarely conducted here. The large majority of cosmetics that sit on our shelves contain an ingredient or ingredients that, at some point, have been tested on animals. Mostly, these ingredients have been tested on animals overseas.
The large majority of cosmetics that sit on our shelves contain an ingredient or ingredients that, at some point, have been tested on animals. Mostly, these ingredients have been tested on animals overseas. Often, results from animal tests are used to verify products so they can be brought into the Australian market.
Mostly, these ingredients have been tested on animals overseas. Often, results from animal tests are used to verify products so they can be brought into the Australian market. Animal testing is conducted on rabbits, guinea pigs, mice, rats and other animals.
Often, results from animal tests are used to verify products so they can be brought into the Australian market. Animal testing is conducted on rabbits, guinea pigs, mice, rats and other animals. The tests used to ascertain the safety of cosmetic ingredients often subject animals to pain and distress without pain relief (due to potential interference with test results).
Animal testing is conducted on rabbits, guinea pigs, mice, rats and other animals. The tests used to ascertain the safety of cosmetic ingredients often subject animals to pain and distress without pain relief (due to potential interference with test results). Testing includes testing for skin irritation, dripping ingredients into the eyes of animals, testing for skin sensitisation, tests for allergies, etc.
The tests used to ascertain the safety of cosmetic ingredients often subject animals to pain and distress without pain relief (due to potential interference with test results). Testing includes testing for skin irritation, dripping ingredients into the eyes of animals, testing for skin sensitisation, tests for allergies, etc. There are no reliable figures on how many animals die each year as a result of animal testing, but the RSPCA estimates that tens of thousands of animals are tested each year.
Testing includes testing for skin irritation, dripping ingredients into the eyes of animals, testing for skin sensitisation, tests for allergies, etc. There are no reliable figures on how many animals die each year as a result of animal testing, but the RSPCA estimates that tens of thousands of animals are tested each year. Animals Australia believes that far more animals die each year as a result of cosmetic testing.
There are no reliable figures on how many animals die each year as a result of animal testing, but the RSPCA estimates that tens of thousands of animals are tested each year. Animals Australia believes that far more animals die each year as a result of cosmetic testing. Labor will ban animal testing in Australia for cosmetic purposes and ban the sale in Australia of cosmetics and cosmetic ingredients that have been tested on animals.
Animals Australia believes that far more animals die each year as a result of cosmetic testing. Labor will ban animal testing in Australia for cosmetic purposes and ban the sale in Australia of cosmetics and cosmetic ingredients that have been tested on animals. The law should reflect the ethics of the community.
Labor will ban animal testing in Australia for cosmetic purposes and ban the sale in Australia of cosmetics and cosmetic ingredients that have been tested on animals. The law should reflect the ethics of the community. It’s clear that the vast majority of Australians don’t believe animals should suffer for better lipstick or cleanser.
The law should reflect the ethics of the community. It’s clear that the vast majority of Australians don’t believe animals should suffer for better lipstick or cleanser. Our policy is about the phased in prevention of animal testing.
It’s clear that the vast majority of Australians don’t believe animals should suffer for better lipstick or cleanser. Our policy is about the phased in prevention of animal testing. Animal testing that has already occurred is not subject to the Bill, and cosmetics that are already available in Australia will continue to be available.
Our policy is about the phased in prevention of animal testing. Animal testing that has already occurred is not subject to the Bill, and cosmetics that are already available in Australia will continue to be available. The registration process for new chemicals will be amended so that, in the case of a new cosmetic ingredient, the National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) must be notified of a substance’s animal testing history during the application process.
Animal testing that has already occurred is not subject to the Bill, and cosmetics that are already available in Australia will continue to be available. The registration process for new chemicals will be amended so that, in the case of a new cosmetic ingredient, the National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) must be notified of a substance’s animal testing history during the application process. Under the proposed policy, if animal testing is found to have occurred it cannot be registered.
The registration process for new chemicals will be amended so that, in the case of a new cosmetic ingredient, the National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) must be notified of a substance’s animal testing history during the application process. Under the proposed policy, if animal testing is found to have occurred it cannot be registered. Our policy will be phased-in in over three years, allowing NICNAS time to develop alternative testing means and allow industry to change their current processes if required.
Under the proposed policy, if animal testing is found to have occurred it cannot be registered. Our policy will be phased-in in over three years, allowing NICNAS time to develop alternative testing means and allow industry to change their current processes if required. POSITIVE POLICY
Our policy will be phased-in in over three years, allowing NICNAS time to develop alternative testing means and allow industry to change their current processes if required. POSITIVE POLICY Cut Pollution – Emissions Trading Scheme
POSITIVE POLICY Cut Pollution – Emissions Trading Scheme If climate change continues unmitigated over the coming years, it will cause serious and damaging economic dislocation across the world, with Australia set to suffer the worst consequences.
Cut Pollution – Emissions Trading Scheme If climate change continues unmitigated over the coming years, it will cause serious and damaging economic dislocation across the world, with Australia set to suffer the worst consequences. For Australia, unmitigated climate change will come at a huge economic cost, not least of which will include severe and damaging impacts to the nation’s infrastructure and the death of ecosystems such as the Great Barrier Reef.
If climate change continues unmitigated over the coming years, it will cause serious and damaging economic dislocation across the world, with Australia set to suffer the worst consequences. For Australia, unmitigated climate change will come at a huge economic cost, not least of which will include severe and damaging impacts to the nation’s infrastructure and the death of ecosystems such as the Great Barrier Reef. Australia needs to reduce pollution and take serious action against dangerous climate change.
For Australia, unmitigated climate change will come at a huge economic cost, not least of which will include severe and damaging impacts to the nation’s infrastructure and the death of ecosystems such as the Great Barrier Reef. Australia needs to reduce pollution and take serious action against dangerous climate change. That’s why a Shorten Labor Government will: Introduce a domestic emissions trading scheme that will have two distinct phases.
Australia needs to reduce pollution and take serious action against dangerous climate change. That’s why a Shorten Labor Government will: Introduce a domestic emissions trading scheme that will have two distinct phases. The first phase is designed to get Australia’s pollution levels back under control and to establish the architecture for an enduring ETS.
That’s why a Shorten Labor Government will: Introduce a domestic emissions trading scheme that will have two distinct phases. The first phase is designed to get Australia’s pollution levels back under control and to establish the architecture for an enduring ETS. The second phase will then drive the long-term transition in our economy;
The first phase is designed to get Australia’s pollution levels back under control and to establish the architecture for an enduring ETS. The second phase will then drive the long-term transition in our economy; Phase one of the ETS will operate for two years, from 1 July 2018 until 30 June 2020 to align with the second (and final) commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol;
The second phase will then drive the long-term transition in our economy; Phase one of the ETS will operate for two years, from 1 July 2018 until 30 June 2020 to align with the second (and final) commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol; Phase two of the ETS will operate from 1 July 2020.
Phase one of the ETS will operate for two years, from 1 July 2018 until 30 June 2020 to align with the second (and final) commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol; Phase two of the ETS will operate from 1 July 2020. Pollution levels will be capped and reduced over the course of the decade in line with Australia’s international commitments under the Paris agreement;
Phase two of the ETS will operate from 1 July 2020. Pollution levels will be capped and reduced over the course of the decade in line with Australia’s international commitments under the Paris agreement; The broader ETS does not apply to the electricity sector (see separate fact sheet on Cleaner Power Generation); and
Pollution levels will be capped and reduced over the course of the decade in line with Australia’s international commitments under the Paris agreement; The broader ETS does not apply to the electricity sector (see separate fact sheet on Cleaner Power Generation); and The scheme will allow business to work out the cheapest and most effective way to operate and will not involve taxpayers handing over billions of dollars to Australia’s large polluters.
The broader ETS does not apply to the electricity sector (see separate fact sheet on Cleaner Power Generation); and The scheme will allow business to work out the cheapest and most effective way to operate and will not involve taxpayers handing over billions of dollars to Australia’s large polluters. Climate change does not just pose a threat to the ecosystems and infrastructure at risk, the costs will be more real and wide ranging.
The scheme will allow business to work out the cheapest and most effective way to operate and will not involve taxpayers handing over billions of dollars to Australia’s large polluters. Climate change does not just pose a threat to the ecosystems and infrastructure at risk, the costs will be more real and wide ranging. Unabated climate change will cause huge upheaval in financial markets across the world, markets which underpin the wealth of Australians and the retirement incomes of Australia’s ageing population.
Climate change does not just pose a threat to the ecosystems and infrastructure at risk, the costs will be more real and wide ranging. Unabated climate change will cause huge upheaval in financial markets across the world, markets which underpin the wealth of Australians and the retirement incomes of Australia’s ageing population. Recent studies have put the cost of unmitigated climate change to investors around the world at US$2.4-US$24 trillion.
Unabated climate change will cause huge upheaval in financial markets across the world, markets which underpin the wealth of Australians and the retirement incomes of Australia’s ageing population. Recent studies have put the cost of unmitigated climate change to investors around the world at US$2.4-US$24 trillion. Ambitious global mitigation action is necessary to avert this pending environmental and economic crisis.
Recent studies have put the cost of unmitigated climate change to investors around the world at US$2.4-US$24 trillion. Ambitious global mitigation action is necessary to avert this pending environmental and economic crisis. Recent global agreements have been positive.
Ambitious global mitigation action is necessary to avert this pending environmental and economic crisis. Recent global agreements have been positive. At the Paris climate change meetings, governments around the world, including Australia agreed to limit temperature rises well below 2 degrees Celsius whilst also acknowledging the need to for global emissions to peak as soon as possible.
Recent global agreements have been positive. At the Paris climate change meetings, governments around the world, including Australia agreed to limit temperature rises well below 2 degrees Celsius whilst also acknowledging the need to for global emissions to peak as soon as possible. POSITIVE POLICY
At the Paris climate change meetings, governments around the world, including Australia agreed to limit temperature rises well below 2 degrees Celsius whilst also acknowledging the need to for global emissions to peak as soon as possible. POSITIVE POLICY Cleaner Power Generation
POSITIVE POLICY Cleaner Power Generation A transition is needed to modernise Australia’s electricity sector.
Cleaner Power Generation A transition is needed to modernise Australia’s electricity sector. Labor’s plan will establish an orderly pathway for this transition.
A transition is needed to modernise Australia’s electricity sector. Labor’s plan will establish an orderly pathway for this transition. Australia’s electricity generation sector is the largest source of carbon pollution in the economy, producing around one third of the nation’s pollution.
Labor’s plan will establish an orderly pathway for this transition. Australia’s electricity generation sector is the largest source of carbon pollution in the economy, producing around one third of the nation’s pollution. It simply must get cleaner.
Australia’s electricity generation sector is the largest source of carbon pollution in the economy, producing around one third of the nation’s pollution. It simply must get cleaner. To achieve this, a Shorten Labor Government will: Ensure the National Electricity Market meets the needs of 21st century consumers through an Electricity Modernisation Review;
It simply must get cleaner. To achieve this, a Shorten Labor Government will: Ensure the National Electricity Market meets the needs of 21st century consumers through an Electricity Modernisation Review; Develop a plan to ensure the orderly transition of Australia’s energy generation from polluting coal-fired power stations to renewable and clean energy, with a core focus on supporting workers and communities
To achieve this, a Shorten Labor Government will: Ensure the National Electricity Market meets the needs of 21st century consumers through an Electricity Modernisation Review; Develop a plan to ensure the orderly transition of Australia’s energy generation from polluting coal-fired power stations to renewable and clean energy, with a core focus on supporting workers and communities ; and implement an electricity emissions trading scheme
Develop a plan to ensure the orderly transition of Australia’s energy generation from polluting coal-fired power stations to renewable and clean energy, with a core focus on supporting workers and communities ; and implement an electricity emissions trading scheme Labor’s plan will drive billions of dollars in new investment in renewable energy in Australia - boosting our generation capacity and re-shaping the energy mix that powers our businesses and households.
; and implement an electricity emissions trading scheme Labor’s plan will drive billions of dollars in new investment in renewable energy in Australia - boosting our generation capacity and re-shaping the energy mix that powers our businesses and households. This step up in renewable energy capacity will mean that old, heavy polluting power stations will become less and less a feature of Australia’s energy future.
Labor’s plan will drive billions of dollars in new investment in renewable energy in Australia - boosting our generation capacity and re-shaping the energy mix that powers our businesses and households. This step up in renewable energy capacity will mean that old, heavy polluting power stations will become less and less a feature of Australia’s energy future. This shift will require a framework to ensure that the transition is orderly, so that the hand over from old to new sources of generation is in the best interests of the economy and consumers.
This step up in renewable energy capacity will mean that old, heavy polluting power stations will become less and less a feature of Australia’s energy future. This shift will require a framework to ensure that the transition is orderly, so that the hand over from old to new sources of generation is in the best interests of the economy and consumers. This framework will need to be designed to strengthen and modernise the National Electricity Market (NEM).
This shift will require a framework to ensure that the transition is orderly, so that the hand over from old to new sources of generation is in the best interests of the economy and consumers. This framework will need to be designed to strengthen and modernise the National Electricity Market (NEM). Labor is proposing a standalone approach for cutting pollution in the electricity sector.
This framework will need to be designed to strengthen and modernise the National Electricity Market (NEM). Labor is proposing a standalone approach for cutting pollution in the electricity sector. Labor recognises that the electricity sector is unique to the economy, and so this package of measures has been structured to best meet our climate change targets in the most efficient way.
Labor is proposing a standalone approach for cutting pollution in the electricity sector. Labor recognises that the electricity sector is unique to the economy, and so this package of measures has been structured to best meet our climate change targets in the most efficient way. Labor has designed policy settings to strengthen energy security, apply downward pressure on power prices, and drive the transition to clean sources of power.
Labor recognises that the electricity sector is unique to the economy, and so this package of measures has been structured to best meet our climate change targets in the most efficient way. Labor has designed policy settings to strengthen energy security, apply downward pressure on power prices, and drive the transition to clean sources of power. POSITIVE POLICY
Labor has designed policy settings to strengthen energy security, apply downward pressure on power prices, and drive the transition to clean sources of power. POSITIVE POLICY Increased Energy Efficiency
POSITIVE POLICY Increased Energy Efficiency For Australia to build a strong economy we need to lift productivity across the board.
Increased Energy Efficiency For Australia to build a strong economy we need to lift productivity across the board. Energy is a key input and significant, growing driver of costs in our economy.
For Australia to build a strong economy we need to lift productivity across the board. Energy is a key input and significant, growing driver of costs in our economy. That is why we need to put in place strategies to ensure that energy – like labour, capital and other economic inputs – is used efficiently and productively.
Energy is a key input and significant, growing driver of costs in our economy. That is why we need to put in place strategies to ensure that energy – like labour, capital and other economic inputs – is used efficiently and productively. To achieve this, a Shorten Labor Government will: Double Australia’s energy productivity by 2030;
That is why we need to put in place strategies to ensure that energy – like labour, capital and other economic inputs – is used efficiently and productively. To achieve this, a Shorten Labor Government will: Double Australia’s energy productivity by 2030; Introduce new emissions standards for motor vehicles to reduce emissions in the transport sector;
To achieve this, a Shorten Labor Government will: Double Australia’s energy productivity by 2030; Introduce new emissions standards for motor vehicles to reduce emissions in the transport sector; Support policies that reduce per capita environmental impacts in our cities, including more efficient building design and public transport systems;
Introduce new emissions standards for motor vehicles to reduce emissions in the transport sector; Support policies that reduce per capita environmental impacts in our cities, including more efficient building design and public transport systems; and Broaden Infrastructure Australia’s role to include new assessment criteria of smart infrastructure and sustainability.
Support policies that reduce per capita environmental impacts in our cities, including more efficient building design and public transport systems; and Broaden Infrastructure Australia’s role to include new assessment criteria of smart infrastructure and sustainability. We need to have an energy system that is secure, reliable and sustainable while also being efficient and affordable.
and Broaden Infrastructure Australia’s role to include new assessment criteria of smart infrastructure and sustainability. We need to have an energy system that is secure, reliable and sustainable while also being efficient and affordable. Boosting our energy productivity helps lift our overall competitiveness.
We need to have an energy system that is secure, reliable and sustainable while also being efficient and affordable. Boosting our energy productivity helps lift our overall competitiveness. It will reduce costs for business, improve profitability of enterprise and free up capital for investment and job creation.
Boosting our energy productivity helps lift our overall competitiveness. It will reduce costs for business, improve profitability of enterprise and free up capital for investment and job creation. Improving energy productivity is also key to decarbonising Australia's economy while maintaining economic growth.
It will reduce costs for business, improve profitability of enterprise and free up capital for investment and job creation. Improving energy productivity is also key to decarbonising Australia's economy while maintaining economic growth. Australia remains a relatively energy-intensive economy by OECD standards.
Improving energy productivity is also key to decarbonising Australia's economy while maintaining economic growth. Australia remains a relatively energy-intensive economy by OECD standards. Energy productivity improvements in recent years have been poor, against both OECD and G20 averages.
Australia remains a relatively energy-intensive economy by OECD standards. Energy productivity improvements in recent years have been poor, against both OECD and G20 averages. Over the past two decades, for example, China has improved its energy productivity twice as fast as Australia.
Energy productivity improvements in recent years have been poor, against both OECD and G20 averages. Over the past two decades, for example, China has improved its energy productivity twice as fast as Australia. We currently sit in the bottom quartile of OECD nations on this important economic measure.
Over the past two decades, for example, China has improved its energy productivity twice as fast as Australia. We currently sit in the bottom quartile of OECD nations on this important economic measure. Australia’s relatively poor performance has been exacerbated by large increases in energy costs in recent years - electricity in the past decade and gas more recently.
We currently sit in the bottom quartile of OECD nations on this important economic measure. Australia’s relatively poor performance has been exacerbated by large increases in energy costs in recent years - electricity in the past decade and gas more recently. Energy costs grew by two thirds in the decade to 2011-12 - from $72 billion to $120 billion, which is close to the total private sector labour costs for the whole of Queensland.
Australia’s relatively poor performance has been exacerbated by large increases in energy costs in recent years - electricity in the past decade and gas more recently. Energy costs grew by two thirds in the decade to 2011-12 - from $72 billion to $120 billion, which is close to the total private sector labour costs for the whole of Queensland. Over that same decade, average energy prices rose by 38 per cent, while productivity only increased by 16 per cent.
Energy costs grew by two thirds in the decade to 2011-12 - from $72 billion to $120 billion, which is close to the total private sector labour costs for the whole of Queensland. Over that same decade, average energy prices rose by 38 per cent, while productivity only increased by 16 per cent. Improving energy productivity can make a significant difference to improvements on overall economic productivity.
Over that same decade, average energy prices rose by 38 per cent, while productivity only increased by 16 per cent. Improving energy productivity can make a significant difference to improvements on overall economic productivity. Strong performance in energy productivity has multiple benefits - reducing pollution and reducing costs for households and business, and driving growth in the national economy.
Improving energy productivity can make a significant difference to improvements on overall economic productivity. Strong performance in energy productivity has multiple benefits - reducing pollution and reducing costs for households and business, and driving growth in the national economy. POSITIVE POLICY
Strong performance in energy productivity has multiple benefits - reducing pollution and reducing costs for households and business, and driving growth in the national economy. POSITIVE POLICY Carbon Capture on the Land
POSITIVE POLICY Carbon Capture on the Land The farming sector has made the most substantial contribution to emissions reduction in Australia over the past twenty years, largely through the land clearing restrictions placed on the sector at State level as well as the successful Carbon Farming Initiative implemented by the last Labor Government.
Carbon Capture on the Land The farming sector has made the most substantial contribution to emissions reduction in Australia over the past twenty years, largely through the land clearing restrictions placed on the sector at State level as well as the successful Carbon Farming Initiative implemented by the last Labor Government. It is in the national interest that the sector be able to exploit the new, enhanced export opportunities in a way that is consistent with responsible land management.
The farming sector has made the most substantial contribution to emissions reduction in Australia over the past twenty years, largely through the land clearing restrictions placed on the sector at State level as well as the successful Carbon Farming Initiative implemented by the last Labor Government. It is in the national interest that the sector be able to exploit the new, enhanced export opportunities in a way that is consistent with responsible land management. The land and agricultural sector represent Australia’s largest opportunity in coming years to sequester carbon pollution (through soil carbon methods, re-afforestation, avoided deforestation and more).
It is in the national interest that the sector be able to exploit the new, enhanced export opportunities in a way that is consistent with responsible land management. The land and agricultural sector represent Australia’s largest opportunity in coming years to sequester carbon pollution (through soil carbon methods, re-afforestation, avoided deforestation and more). That’s why a Shorten Labor Government will: Work with stakeholders to develop an appropriate “trigger” in federal environmental protection laws to cover Australia’s national and international commitments around climate change;
The land and agricultural sector represent Australia’s largest opportunity in coming years to sequester carbon pollution (through soil carbon methods, re-afforestation, avoided deforestation and more). That’s why a Shorten Labor Government will: Work with stakeholders to develop an appropriate “trigger” in federal environmental protection laws to cover Australia’s national and international commitments around climate change; Require the adoption of consistent reporting of land and tree clearing across States and the Commonwealth;
That’s why a Shorten Labor Government will: Work with stakeholders to develop an appropriate “trigger” in federal environmental protection laws to cover Australia’s national and international commitments around climate change; Require the adoption of consistent reporting of land and tree clearing across States and the Commonwealth; Reinvigorate the COAG National Vegetation Management Framework;
Require the adoption of consistent reporting of land and tree clearing across States and the Commonwealth; Reinvigorate the COAG National Vegetation Management Framework; And Reinvigorate the Carbon Farming Initiative.
Reinvigorate the COAG National Vegetation Management Framework; And Reinvigorate the Carbon Farming Initiative. Climate change will severely impact on those families, farmers and businesses that depend on natural resources, like agriculture and forestry for their livelihoods.
And Reinvigorate the Carbon Farming Initiative. Climate change will severely impact on those families, farmers and businesses that depend on natural resources, like agriculture and forestry for their livelihoods. That’s because climate change means longer droughts in parts of Australia estimated, from 2020, to cost Australia $7.3 billion annually - reducing GDP by 1 per cent, per annum, broken by more damaging floods, more frequent bushfires and more severe storms.
Climate change will severely impact on those families, farmers and businesses that depend on natural resources, like agriculture and forestry for their livelihoods. That’s because climate change means longer droughts in parts of Australia estimated, from 2020, to cost Australia $7.3 billion annually - reducing GDP by 1 per cent, per annum, broken by more damaging floods, more frequent bushfires and more severe storms. Australia achieved our first commitment under the Kyoto Protocol to restrain carbon pollution (to 108% of 1990 levels by 2012) because of a significant reduction in land sector emissions.
That’s because climate change means longer droughts in parts of Australia estimated, from 2020, to cost Australia $7.3 billion annually - reducing GDP by 1 per cent, per annum, broken by more damaging floods, more frequent bushfires and more severe storms. Australia achieved our first commitment under the Kyoto Protocol to restrain carbon pollution (to 108% of 1990 levels by 2012) because of a significant reduction in land sector emissions. These are known technically as “land use, land use change and forestry” or LULUCF.
Australia achieved our first commitment under the Kyoto Protocol to restrain carbon pollution (to 108% of 1990 levels by 2012) because of a significant reduction in land sector emissions. These are known technically as “land use, land use change and forestry” or LULUCF. The Kyoto Protocol only set binding targets for pollution reduction on developed nations, and most of them had stopped land clearing a long time ago.
These are known technically as “land use, land use change and forestry” or LULUCF. The Kyoto Protocol only set binding targets for pollution reduction on developed nations, and most of them had stopped land clearing a long time ago. Australia lobbied hard to allow reductions in land sector emissions to be counted within the Kyoto Protocol.
The Kyoto Protocol only set binding targets for pollution reduction on developed nations, and most of them had stopped land clearing a long time ago. Australia lobbied hard to allow reductions in land sector emissions to be counted within the Kyoto Protocol. As a result, that provision is generally described as the “Australia clause”.
Australia lobbied hard to allow reductions in land sector emissions to be counted within the Kyoto Protocol. As a result, that provision is generally described as the “Australia clause”. Many other developed nations resent such emissions changes being counted, but it was critically important to Australia’s achievement of our first Kyoto commitment.
As a result, that provision is generally described as the “Australia clause”. Many other developed nations resent such emissions changes being counted, but it was critically important to Australia’s achievement of our first Kyoto commitment. Excluding LULUCF (which many nations do in counting emissions), Australia’s emissions averaged 130% of 1990 levels (rather than 103%) over the first commitment period (2008-2012).
Many other developed nations resent such emissions changes being counted, but it was critically important to Australia’s achievement of our first Kyoto commitment. Excluding LULUCF (which many nations do in counting emissions), Australia’s emissions averaged 130% of 1990 levels (rather than 103%) over the first commitment period (2008-2012). POSITIVE POLICY
Excluding LULUCF (which many nations do in counting emissions), Australia’s emissions averaged 130% of 1990 levels (rather than 103%) over the first commitment period (2008-2012). POSITIVE POLICY Protecting Animal Welfare And Boosting Agricultural Profitability
POSITIVE POLICY Protecting Animal Welfare And Boosting Agricultural Profitability Protecting animal welfare and boosting agricultural profitability aren’t competing aims – they support one another.
Protecting Animal Welfare And Boosting Agricultural Profitability Protecting animal welfare and boosting agricultural profitability aren’t competing aims – they support one another. Labor has a six-point plan to ensure protecting animals is a top priority for every industry that works with them.
Protecting animal welfare and boosting agricultural profitability aren’t competing aims – they support one another. Labor has a six-point plan to ensure protecting animals is a top priority for every industry that works with them. A Shorten Labor Government will:
Labor has a six-point plan to ensure protecting animals is a top priority for every industry that works with them. A Shorten Labor Government will: 1. Establish an independent Office of Animal Welfare
A Shorten Labor Government will: 1. Establish an independent Office of Animal Welfare In government, we will work with the States and Territories to identify the most appropriate structure for an Office of Animal Welfare operating independently of government.
1. Establish an independent Office of Animal Welfare In government, we will work with the States and Territories to identify the most appropriate structure for an Office of Animal Welfare operating independently of government. The office would ultimately have responsibility for providing advice and oversight on the full spectrum of animal welfare issues – including issues like kangaroo culling, puppy farms and commercial animal husbandry – with equal buy-in from the Commonwealth, States and Territories.
In government, we will work with the States and Territories to identify the most appropriate structure for an Office of Animal Welfare operating independently of government. The office would ultimately have responsibility for providing advice and oversight on the full spectrum of animal welfare issues – including issues like kangaroo culling, puppy farms and commercial animal husbandry – with equal buy-in from the Commonwealth, States and Territories. Labor will also re-establish State and Territory intergovernmental cooperation to ensure animal welfare matters receive the consistent national approach they deserve.
The office would ultimately have responsibility for providing advice and oversight on the full spectrum of animal welfare issues – including issues like kangaroo culling, puppy farms and commercial animal husbandry – with equal buy-in from the Commonwealth, States and Territories. Labor will also re-establish State and Territory intergovernmental cooperation to ensure animal welfare matters receive the consistent national approach they deserve. 2. Establish an independent Inspector-General of Animal Welfare
Labor will also re-establish State and Territory intergovernmental cooperation to ensure animal welfare matters receive the consistent national approach they deserve. 2. Establish an independent Inspector-General of Animal Welfare We will provide $1 million a year to establish the Inspector-General of Animal Welfare as an independent statutory position operating from within the Department of Agriculture.
2. Establish an independent Inspector-General of Animal Welfare We will provide $1 million a year to establish the Inspector-General of Animal Welfare as an independent statutory position operating from within the Department of Agriculture. The Inspector-General will be responsible for leading the work to establish the independent Office of Animal Welfare.
We will provide $1 million a year to establish the Inspector-General of Animal Welfare as an independent statutory position operating from within the Department of Agriculture. The Inspector-General will be responsible for leading the work to establish the independent Office of Animal Welfare. They will also be responsible for advising on the protection of animals in all Commonwealth-regulated activities, and will report directly to the Minister of the day on issues like live exports, animal welfare standards and guidelines.
The Inspector-General will be responsible for leading the work to establish the independent Office of Animal Welfare. They will also be responsible for advising on the protection of animals in all Commonwealth-regulated activities, and will report directly to the Minister of the day on issues like live exports, animal welfare standards and guidelines. 3. Renew the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy
They will also be responsible for advising on the protection of animals in all Commonwealth-regulated activities, and will report directly to the Minister of the day on issues like live exports, animal welfare standards and guidelines. 3. Renew the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy Labor will work with the States and Territories, industry and animal welfare groups to update and renew the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy for the coming decade.
3. Renew the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy Labor will work with the States and Territories, industry and animal welfare groups to update and renew the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy for the coming decade. We will draw on the best available research and evidence to develop a strategy that confirms Australia as a leader in our region for the care and protection of animals.
Labor will work with the States and Territories, industry and animal welfare groups to update and renew the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy for the coming decade. We will draw on the best available research and evidence to develop a strategy that confirms Australia as a leader in our region for the care and protection of animals. 4. Review the Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System
We will draw on the best available research and evidence to develop a strategy that confirms Australia as a leader in our region for the care and protection of animals. 4. Review the Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System The Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System plays a critical role in reassuring Australian agricultural producers, their customers and the broader community that animal welfare is being protected at every stage from the farm gate to the plate.
4. Review the Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System The Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System plays a critical role in reassuring Australian agricultural producers, their customers and the broader community that animal welfare is being protected at every stage from the farm gate to the plate. In government, Labor will conduct a top-to-bottom review of the system to ensure it is working as effectively and efficiently as possible.
The Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System plays a critical role in reassuring Australian agricultural producers, their customers and the broader community that animal welfare is being protected at every stage from the farm gate to the plate. In government, Labor will conduct a top-to-bottom review of the system to ensure it is working as effectively and efficiently as possible. 5. Provide more transparency and accountability
In government, Labor will conduct a top-to-bottom review of the system to ensure it is working as effectively and efficiently as possible. 5. Provide more transparency and accountability Under Labor, the Minister for Agriculture will provide quarterly reports to the Parliament on:  New and emerging markets.
5. Provide more transparency and accountability Under Labor, the Minister for Agriculture will provide quarterly reports to the Parliament on:  New and emerging markets. The number of head exported.
Under Labor, the Minister for Agriculture will provide quarterly reports to the Parliament on:  New and emerging markets. The number of head exported. Any allegations of breaches of animal welfare standards and investigations undertaken.
The number of head exported. Any allegations of breaches of animal welfare standards and investigations undertaken. Any sanctions or other action taken for breaches of Australia’s animal welfare standards.
Any allegations of breaches of animal welfare standards and investigations undertaken. Any sanctions or other action taken for breaches of Australia’s animal welfare standards. 6. Ban animal testing for cosmetics within Australia and the importation or sale of new products tested on animals overseas
Any sanctions or other action taken for breaches of Australia’s animal welfare standards. 6. Ban animal testing for cosmetics within Australia and the importation or sale of new products tested on animals overseas Labor’s national consultations on animal testing in 2014 received more than 13,000 submissions.
6. Ban animal testing for cosmetics within Australia and the importation or sale of new products tested on animals overseas Labor’s national consultations on animal testing in 2014 received more than 13,000 submissions. Over 90 per cent supported a ban on animal testing for cosmetics, along with the importation of products that use this.
Labor’s national consultations on animal testing in 2014 received more than 13,000 submissions. Over 90 per cent supported a ban on animal testing for cosmetics, along with the importation of products that use this. Labor’s plan will re-establish national leadership on animal welfare – filling the void left by the Abbott-Turnbull Government over its time in office.
Over 90 per cent supported a ban on animal testing for cosmetics, along with the importation of products that use this. Labor’s plan will re-establish national leadership on animal welfare – filling the void left by the Abbott-Turnbull Government over its time in office. POSITIVE POLICY
Labor’s plan will re-establish national leadership on animal welfare – filling the void left by the Abbott-Turnbull Government over its time in office. POSITIVE POLICY Double The Number Of Indigenous Rangers
POSITIVE POLICY Double The Number Of Indigenous Rangers A Shorten Labor Government will commit $200 million over 5 years to double the number of Indigenous rangers under the Working on Country program, from 775 in 2016-17 to 1550 in 2020-21.
Double The Number Of Indigenous Rangers A Shorten Labor Government will commit $200 million over 5 years to double the number of Indigenous rangers under the Working on Country program, from 775 in 2016-17 to 1550 in 2020-21. This is an excellent program that builds on the strong link between Indigenous Australians and the land to improve environmental and cultural conservation and to improve the lives of Indigenous Australians.
A Shorten Labor Government will commit $200 million over 5 years to double the number of Indigenous rangers under the Working on Country program, from 775 in 2016-17 to 1550 in 2020-21. This is an excellent program that builds on the strong link between Indigenous Australians and the land to improve environmental and cultural conservation and to improve the lives of Indigenous Australians. Rangers undertake valuable work in endangered species protection, fire management, cultural site management, feral animal control, weed control, environmental monitoring, pollution and climate change impact management and tourism management.
This is an excellent program that builds on the strong link between Indigenous Australians and the land to improve environmental and cultural conservation and to improve the lives of Indigenous Australians. Rangers undertake valuable work in endangered species protection, fire management, cultural site management, feral animal control, weed control, environmental monitoring, pollution and climate change impact management and tourism management. But this program is about more than environmental and cultural conservation work.
Rangers undertake valuable work in endangered species protection, fire management, cultural site management, feral animal control, weed control, environmental monitoring, pollution and climate change impact management and tourism management. But this program is about more than environmental and cultural conservation work. Indigenous rangers are role models in their communities, providing a pathway from welfare to work that has been shown to improve Indigenous health, incomes, crime rates and incarceration rates.
But this program is about more than environmental and cultural conservation work. Indigenous rangers are role models in their communities, providing a pathway from welfare to work that has been shown to improve Indigenous health, incomes, crime rates and incarceration rates. It is a program that provides training and real, good jobs in some of the most remote and disadvantaged Indigenous communities in Australia.
Indigenous rangers are role models in their communities, providing a pathway from welfare to work that has been shown to improve Indigenous health, incomes, crime rates and incarceration rates. It is a program that provides training and real, good jobs in some of the most remote and disadvantaged Indigenous communities in Australia. Labor is proud of its environmental record and we are proud of our record in tackling Indigenous disadvantage.
It is a program that provides training and real, good jobs in some of the most remote and disadvantaged Indigenous communities in Australia. Labor is proud of its environmental record and we are proud of our record in tackling Indigenous disadvantage. Our commitment to double the size of the Indigenous Ranger Program continues our record in both areas.
Labor is proud of its environmental record and we are proud of our record in tackling Indigenous disadvantage. Our commitment to double the size of the Indigenous Ranger Program continues our record in both areas. POSITIVE POLICY
Our commitment to double the size of the Indigenous Ranger Program continues our record in both areas. POSITIVE POLICY Great Barrier Reef Plan
POSITIVE POLICY Great Barrier Reef Plan Labor recognises the huge environmental, social and economic importance of the Great Barrier Reef. We also recognise that this incredible natural wonder is a delicate ecosystem that needs careful study, management, investment and preservation.
Great Barrier Reef Plan Labor recognises the huge environmental, social and economic importance of the Great Barrier Reef. We also recognise that this incredible natural wonder is a delicate ecosystem that needs careful study, management, investment and preservation. The Great Barrier Reef attracts more than 2 million visitors each year, contributes $5.7 billion to the economy, and supports approximately 70,000 jobs.
Labor recognises the huge environmental, social and economic importance of the Great Barrier Reef. We also recognise that this incredible natural wonder is a delicate ecosystem that needs careful study, management, investment and preservation. The Great Barrier Reef attracts more than 2 million visitors each year, contributes $5.7 billion to the economy, and supports approximately 70,000 jobs. Since 1985, half the hard coral cover across the reef has been lost due to pressures such as climate change, poor water quality (nutrients, sediments and pesticides), coastal development, extreme weather events including freshwater inundation, ocean acidification and outbreaks of Crown of Thorns Starfish.
The Great Barrier Reef attracts more than 2 million visitors each year, contributes $5.7 billion to the economy, and supports approximately 70,000 jobs. Since 1985, half the hard coral cover across the reef has been lost due to pressures such as climate change, poor water quality (nutrients, sediments and pesticides), coastal development, extreme weather events including freshwater inundation, ocean acidification and outbreaks of Crown of Thorns Starfish. The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority provides an assessment of the outlook for the Reef every five years.
Since 1985, half the hard coral cover across the reef has been lost due to pressures such as climate change, poor water quality (nutrients, sediments and pesticides), coastal development, extreme weather events including freshwater inundation, ocean acidification and outbreaks of Crown of Thorns Starfish. The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority provides an assessment of the outlook for the Reef every five years. The Outlook Report in 2014 found that the overall outlook for the Great Barrier Reef is poor, and the situation has deteriorated since 2009.
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority provides an assessment of the outlook for the Reef every five years. The Outlook Report in 2014 found that the overall outlook for the Great Barrier Reef is poor, and the situation has deteriorated since 2009. The Great Barrier Reef Water Science Taskforce report of May 2016 confirms that Climate Change is the single biggest threat to the Great Barrier Reef.
The Outlook Report in 2014 found that the overall outlook for the Great Barrier Reef is poor, and the situation has deteriorated since 2009. The Great Barrier Reef Water Science Taskforce report of May 2016 confirms that Climate Change is the single biggest threat to the Great Barrier Reef. This is made stark given recent coral bleaching events in the Reef, which are unprecedented in scale and scope.
The Great Barrier Reef Water Science Taskforce report of May 2016 confirms that Climate Change is the single biggest threat to the Great Barrier Reef. This is made stark given recent coral bleaching events in the Reef, which are unprecedented in scale and scope. We face a complex environmental and economic challenge in protecting our Reef for future generations and to rise to that challenge we need to work with all interested and affected parties.
This is made stark given recent coral bleaching events in the Reef, which are unprecedented in scale and scope. We face a complex environmental and economic challenge in protecting our Reef for future generations and to rise to that challenge we need to work with all interested and affected parties. Only Labor has a plan that is equal to this challenge.
We face a complex environmental and economic challenge in protecting our Reef for future generations and to rise to that challenge we need to work with all interested and affected parties. Only Labor has a plan that is equal to this challenge. Labor’s Great Barrier Reef Plan
Only Labor has a plan that is equal to this challenge. Labor’s Great Barrier Reef Plan Labor’s plan for the Great Barrier Reef represents a $500 million down-payment on a comprehensive and collaborative approach to address all the pressures being faced by this great natural wonder.
Labor’s Great Barrier Reef Plan Labor’s plan for the Great Barrier Reef represents a $500 million down-payment on a comprehensive and collaborative approach to address all the pressures being faced by this great natural wonder. Our plan will be implemented in close consultation with the Queensland Government and all other stakeholders, with the Environment Minister taking a direct leadership role in its implementation.
Labor’s plan for the Great Barrier Reef represents a $500 million down-payment on a comprehensive and collaborative approach to address all the pressures being faced by this great natural wonder. Our plan will be implemented in close consultation with the Queensland Government and all other stakeholders, with the Environment Minister taking a direct leadership role in its implementation. Labor will work with the Queensland Government and stakeholders to implement the recommendations of the Great Barrier Reef Water Science Taskforce report, released in May 2016.
Our plan will be implemented in close consultation with the Queensland Government and all other stakeholders, with the Environment Minister taking a direct leadership role in its implementation. Labor will work with the Queensland Government and stakeholders to implement the recommendations of the Great Barrier Reef Water Science Taskforce report, released in May 2016. We will do this as part of our Great Barrier Reef Plan.
Labor will work with the Queensland Government and stakeholders to implement the recommendations of the Great Barrier Reef Water Science Taskforce report, released in May 2016. We will do this as part of our Great Barrier Reef Plan. Our plan has three pillars: Science and Research: Improve science and research and monitoring of reef issues to ensure the protection and sustainability of the Reef is based on the latest, specialised science.
We will do this as part of our Great Barrier Reef Plan. Our plan has three pillars: Science and Research: Improve science and research and monitoring of reef issues to ensure the protection and sustainability of the Reef is based on the latest, specialised science. This includes an additional investment in climate and reef science at the CSIRO of $50 million.
Our plan has three pillars: Science and Research: Improve science and research and monitoring of reef issues to ensure the protection and sustainability of the Reef is based on the latest, specialised science. This includes an additional investment in climate and reef science at the CSIRO of $50 million. Direct Environmental Investment: Integrated direct investment to improve water quality, land management, agricultural and transport sustainability and environmental impacts.
This includes an additional investment in climate and reef science at the CSIRO of $50 million. Direct Environmental Investment: Integrated direct investment to improve water quality, land management, agricultural and transport sustainability and environmental impacts. Reef Management: Improve Reef management architecture and incentives to fix the fragmented and uncoordinated approach that has for too long characterised Reef management and conservation.
Direct Environmental Investment: Integrated direct investment to improve water quality, land management, agricultural and transport sustainability and environmental impacts. Reef Management: Improve Reef management architecture and incentives to fix the fragmented and uncoordinated approach that has for too long characterised Reef management and conservation. We must work together and develop an organisational architecture that works effectively and efficiently, with all stakeholders playing their part, if we are to rise to the challenge and truly protect the Reef and restore its health.
Reef Management: Improve Reef management architecture and incentives to fix the fragmented and uncoordinated approach that has for too long characterised Reef management and conservation. We must work together and develop an organisational architecture that works effectively and efficiently, with all stakeholders playing their part, if we are to rise to the challenge and truly protect the Reef and restore its health. Our plan is flexible and it will be implemented to meet the dynamic needs of Reef preservation in a fit for purpose and efficient way.
We must work together and develop an organisational architecture that works effectively and efficiently, with all stakeholders playing their part, if we are to rise to the challenge and truly protect the Reef and restore its health. Our plan is flexible and it will be implemented to meet the dynamic needs of Reef preservation in a fit for purpose and efficient way. Through our flexible but considered and collaborative approach, we will ensure the Great Barrier Reef has the very best change to grow as a national environmental and economic asset, generating more jobs, businesses and memories for countless Australian and overseas visitors for generations to come.
Our plan is flexible and it will be implemented to meet the dynamic needs of Reef preservation in a fit for purpose and efficient way. Through our flexible but considered and collaborative approach, we will ensure the Great Barrier Reef has the very best change to grow as a national environmental and economic asset, generating more jobs, businesses and memories for countless Australian and overseas visitors for generations to come. POSITIVE POLICY
Through our flexible but considered and collaborative approach, we will ensure the Great Barrier Reef has the very best change to grow as a national environmental and economic asset, generating more jobs, businesses and memories for countless Australian and overseas visitors for generations to come. POSITIVE POLICY Community Power Network
POSITIVE POLICY Community Power Network Labor knows that as part of Australia’s economic transformation we need to seriously tackle climate change.
Community Power Network Labor knows that as part of Australia’s economic transformation we need to seriously tackle climate change. All Australians need to be able to benefit from renewable energy solutions in their homes and communities.
Labor knows that as part of Australia’s economic transformation we need to seriously tackle climate change. All Australians need to be able to benefit from renewable energy solutions in their homes and communities. But we also know that some people and communities face massive barriers to taking advantage of renewable energy.
All Australians need to be able to benefit from renewable energy solutions in their homes and communities. But we also know that some people and communities face massive barriers to taking advantage of renewable energy. Social and community housing, rental properties and apartment-style living all face barriers and to overcome these barriers, we need a government that is willing to act.
But we also know that some people and communities face massive barriers to taking advantage of renewable energy. Social and community housing, rental properties and apartment-style living all face barriers and to overcome these barriers, we need a government that is willing to act. That is why a Shorten Labor Government will work with the State and Territory Governments to develop a Community Power Network that will draw from the skills and expertise around the country to support the delivery of renewable energy solutions in social and community housing, rental properties and apartment-style living.
Social and community housing, rental properties and apartment-style living all face barriers and to overcome these barriers, we need a government that is willing to act. That is why a Shorten Labor Government will work with the State and Territory Governments to develop a Community Power Network that will draw from the skills and expertise around the country to support the delivery of renewable energy solutions in social and community housing, rental properties and apartment-style living. The Network will oversee the creation of up to ten Community Power Hubs across Australia that will help local communities access renewable energy.
That is why a Shorten Labor Government will work with the State and Territory Governments to develop a Community Power Network that will draw from the skills and expertise around the country to support the delivery of renewable energy solutions in social and community housing, rental properties and apartment-style living. The Network will oversee the creation of up to ten Community Power Hubs across Australia that will help local communities access renewable energy. Community Power Hubs will provide legal and technical expertise and start-up funding to help kick-start clean energy projects across Australia.
The Network will oversee the creation of up to ten Community Power Hubs across Australia that will help local communities access renewable energy. Community Power Hubs will provide legal and technical expertise and start-up funding to help kick-start clean energy projects across Australia. The Network will also develop an online community to ensure that ideas, models, business plans, implementation strategies and case studies are freely available to all community energy groups.
Community Power Hubs will provide legal and technical expertise and start-up funding to help kick-start clean energy projects across Australia. The Network will also develop an online community to ensure that ideas, models, business plans, implementation strategies and case studies are freely available to all community energy groups. Labor will provide $98.7 million over four years to establish the Community Power Network and Community Power Hubs.
The Network will also develop an online community to ensure that ideas, models, business plans, implementation strategies and case studies are freely available to all community energy groups. Labor will provide $98.7 million over four years to establish the Community Power Network and Community Power Hubs. This funding includes over $16.0 million per year in competitive grants for community groups to pilot new approaches and demonstration projects in community housing, providing lessons that can then be rolled out nationally through the Network.
Labor will provide $98.7 million over four years to establish the Community Power Network and Community Power Hubs. This funding includes over $16.0 million per year in competitive grants for community groups to pilot new approaches and demonstration projects in community housing, providing lessons that can then be rolled out nationally through the Network. POSITIVE POLICY
This funding includes over $16.0 million per year in competitive grants for community groups to pilot new approaches and demonstration projects in community housing, providing lessons that can then be rolled out nationally through the Network. POSITIVE POLICY Government Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreements
POSITIVE POLICY Government Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreements In 2020 the Large Scale Renewable Energy Target and Small Scale Renewable Energy Schemes come to an end.
Government Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreements In 2020 the Large Scale Renewable Energy Target and Small Scale Renewable Energy Schemes come to an end. In order to further boost support for renewables, a Shorten Labor Government will also show leadership in driving the transition to renewable energy by facilitating a process through which the Commonwealth bundles its total energy demand into Power Purchase Agreements (PPA).
In 2020 the Large Scale Renewable Energy Target and Small Scale Renewable Energy Schemes come to an end. In order to further boost support for renewables, a Shorten Labor Government will also show leadership in driving the transition to renewable energy by facilitating a process through which the Commonwealth bundles its total energy demand into Power Purchase Agreements (PPA). PPAs are a key financing mechanism to drive new investment in renewable energy.
In order to further boost support for renewables, a Shorten Labor Government will also show leadership in driving the transition to renewable energy by facilitating a process through which the Commonwealth bundles its total energy demand into Power Purchase Agreements (PPA). PPAs are a key financing mechanism to drive new investment in renewable energy. The Government is a significant energy user and a Shorten Labor Government will play a direct role in expanding Australia’s renewable energy industry.
PPAs are a key financing mechanism to drive new investment in renewable energy. The Government is a significant energy user and a Shorten Labor Government will play a direct role in expanding Australia’s renewable energy industry. To directly drive investment in renewable energy, from 2020 a Shorten Labor Government will work with energy providers to enter into PPAs equal to bringing Commonwealth energy use up to 50% renewable energy by 2030.
The Government is a significant energy user and a Shorten Labor Government will play a direct role in expanding Australia’s renewable energy industry. To directly drive investment in renewable energy, from 2020 a Shorten Labor Government will work with energy providers to enter into PPAs equal to bringing Commonwealth energy use up to 50% renewable energy by 2030. These will be 10 to 15 year contracts, and will provide the certainty needed for long term investment in the renewable energy sector.
To directly drive investment in renewable energy, from 2020 a Shorten Labor Government will work with energy providers to enter into PPAs equal to bringing Commonwealth energy use up to 50% renewable energy by 2030. These will be 10 to 15 year contracts, and will provide the certainty needed for long term investment in the renewable energy sector. Labor will consult with the energy industry and regulators in finalising the design of this proposal.
These will be 10 to 15 year contracts, and will provide the certainty needed for long term investment in the renewable energy sector. Labor will consult with the energy industry and regulators in finalising the design of this proposal. In contrast to Labor’s pro-renewables policies, the Liberals have overseen almost 3,000 renewable energy job losses and in their first year in Government, their anti-renewable stance resulted in an 88 per cent fall in large scale renewable energy investment.
Labor will consult with the energy industry and regulators in finalising the design of this proposal. In contrast to Labor’s pro-renewables policies, the Liberals have overseen almost 3,000 renewable energy job losses and in their first year in Government, their anti-renewable stance resulted in an 88 per cent fall in large scale renewable energy investment. Only Labor has a positive plan to support and grow renewable energy and
In contrast to Labor’s pro-renewables policies, the Liberals have overseen almost 3,000 renewable energy job losses and in their first year in Government, their anti-renewable stance resulted in an 88 per cent fall in large scale renewable energy investment. Only Labor has a positive plan to support and grow renewable energy and grow jobs in this crucial industry
Only Labor has a positive plan to support and grow renewable energy and grow jobs in this crucial industry POSITIVE POLICY
grow jobs in this crucial industry POSITIVE POLICY Marine Parks: Protecting Our Oceans And Fisheries
POSITIVE POLICY Marine Parks: Protecting Our Oceans And Fisheries Labor understands Australians have a strong connection to our marine life.
Marine Parks: Protecting Our Oceans And Fisheries Labor understands Australians have a strong connection to our marine life. The Marine Park plan the last Labor Government put in place created the world’s largest network of marine protected areas in the world – over 2.3 million square kilometres were protected as Commonwealth Marine Parks.
Labor understands Australians have a strong connection to our marine life. The Marine Park plan the last Labor Government put in place created the world’s largest network of marine protected areas in the world – over 2.3 million square kilometres were protected as Commonwealth Marine Parks. As part of this plan, Labor also released a Fisheries Adjustment Assistance Package to help the commercial fishing industry adjust to the creation of expanded Marine Parks.
The Marine Park plan the last Labor Government put in place created the world’s largest network of marine protected areas in the world – over 2.3 million square kilometres were protected as Commonwealth Marine Parks. As part of this plan, Labor also released a Fisheries Adjustment Assistance Package to help the commercial fishing industry adjust to the creation of expanded Marine Parks. A Shorten Labor Government will re-commit to both our expanded network of Marine Parks and a Fisheries Adjustment Package to ensure any impacted fishers will be assisted with any impacts from expanded Marine Parks.
As part of this plan, Labor also released a Fisheries Adjustment Assistance Package to help the commercial fishing industry adjust to the creation of expanded Marine Parks. A Shorten Labor Government will re-commit to both our expanded network of Marine Parks and a Fisheries Adjustment Package to ensure any impacted fishers will be assisted with any impacts from expanded Marine Parks. Labor understands that commercial fishing is an extremely important industry to regional communities and the country as a whole.
A Shorten Labor Government will re-commit to both our expanded network of Marine Parks and a Fisheries Adjustment Package to ensure any impacted fishers will be assisted with any impacts from expanded Marine Parks. Labor understands that commercial fishing is an extremely important industry to regional communities and the country as a whole. That is why we’re determined that our Marine Parks do not undermine this industry.
Labor understands that commercial fishing is an extremely important industry to regional communities and the country as a whole. That is why we’re determined that our Marine Parks do not undermine this industry. Labor will achieve our marine ecological, economic and social objectives in an open, integrated, participatory and planned manner.
That is why we’re determined that our Marine Parks do not undermine this industry. Labor will achieve our marine ecological, economic and social objectives in an open, integrated, participatory and planned manner. Labor will use modern, best practice public processes like marine spatial planning involving stakeholders in a transparent way, to create and establish a more rational, adaptive and strategic use of marine space and the interactions between its uses.
Labor will achieve our marine ecological, economic and social objectives in an open, integrated, participatory and planned manner. Labor will use modern, best practice public processes like marine spatial planning involving stakeholders in a transparent way, to create and establish a more rational, adaptive and strategic use of marine space and the interactions between its uses. Protecting penalty rates and your rights at work
Labor will use modern, best practice public processes like marine spatial planning involving stakeholders in a transparent way, to create and establish a more rational, adaptive and strategic use of marine space and the interactions between its uses. Protecting penalty rates and your rights at work Labor believes in weekend penalty rates.
Protecting penalty rates and your rights at work Labor believes in weekend penalty rates. This is a core Labor belief.
Labor believes in weekend penalty rates. This is a core Labor belief. That is why Labor will fight to protect your penalty rates and your rights at work.
This is a core Labor belief. That is why Labor will fight to protect your penalty rates and your rights at work. POSITIVE POLICY
That is why Labor will fight to protect your penalty rates and your rights at work. POSITIVE POLICY Commonwealth Cleaning Services Guidelines
POSITIVE POLICY Commonwealth Cleaning Services Guidelines A Shorten Labor Government will reinstate the Commonwealth Cleaning Services Guidelines, which were callously and heartlessly abolished by the Abbott-Turnbull Government.
Commonwealth Cleaning Services Guidelines A Shorten Labor Government will reinstate the Commonwealth Cleaning Services Guidelines, which were callously and heartlessly abolished by the Abbott-Turnbull Government. The Guidelines will ensure better wages and conditions for cleaners working in Commonwealth buildings by requiring those companies who tender for Commonwealth cleaning contracts to pay cleaners modestly above the award wage.
A Shorten Labor Government will reinstate the Commonwealth Cleaning Services Guidelines, which were callously and heartlessly abolished by the Abbott-Turnbull Government. The Guidelines will ensure better wages and conditions for cleaners working in Commonwealth buildings by requiring those companies who tender for Commonwealth cleaning contracts to pay cleaners modestly above the award wage. The decision to abolish the Guidelines is just one of a string of Abbott-Turnbull Government attacks on low paid workers, including delaying the rise in super from 9 to 12 per cent and slashing penalty rates.
The Guidelines will ensure better wages and conditions for cleaners working in Commonwealth buildings by requiring those companies who tender for Commonwealth cleaning contracts to pay cleaners modestly above the award wage. The decision to abolish the Guidelines is just one of a string of Abbott-Turnbull Government attacks on low paid workers, including delaying the rise in super from 9 to 12 per cent and slashing penalty rates. In view of the history of underpayment, exploitation and unsafe work practices in the cleaning industry, the former Labor Government identified this sector as requiring special attention to promote fairness, bargaining, freedom of association and other workplace rights.
The decision to abolish the Guidelines is just one of a string of Abbott-Turnbull Government attacks on low paid workers, including delaying the rise in super from 9 to 12 per cent and slashing penalty rates. In view of the history of underpayment, exploitation and unsafe work practices in the cleaning industry, the former Labor Government identified this sector as requiring special attention to promote fairness, bargaining, freedom of association and other workplace rights. Our view has not changed.
In view of the history of underpayment, exploitation and unsafe work practices in the cleaning industry, the former Labor Government identified this sector as requiring special attention to promote fairness, bargaining, freedom of association and other workplace rights. Our view has not changed. Cleaners do a fantastic job, and they deserve respect and fair wages and conditions.
Our view has not changed. Cleaners do a fantastic job, and they deserve respect and fair wages and conditions. They’ll get them under a Shorten Labor Government.
Cleaners do a fantastic job, and they deserve respect and fair wages and conditions. They’ll get them under a Shorten Labor Government. POSITIVE POLICY
They’ll get them under a Shorten Labor Government. POSITIVE POLICY Safeguarding Workers Rights
POSITIVE POLICY Safeguarding Workers Rights Recent examples of clear and widespread worker exploitation at notable companies have been met by silence and inaction from the Turnbull Government, despite continuous calls from Labor to give more power and resources to the Fair Work Ombudsman.
Safeguarding Workers Rights Recent examples of clear and widespread worker exploitation at notable companies have been met by silence and inaction from the Turnbull Government, despite continuous calls from Labor to give more power and resources to the Fair Work Ombudsman. In 2015 we saw too many instances of workers’ rights trampled, not just by fly-by-night operations, but by household names.
Recent examples of clear and widespread worker exploitation at notable companies have been met by silence and inaction from the Turnbull Government, despite continuous calls from Labor to give more power and resources to the Fair Work Ombudsman. In 2015 we saw too many instances of workers’ rights trampled, not just by fly-by-night operations, but by household names. Employers who deliberately underpay their workers not only deny working and middle class Australians a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work, they also undercut employers who are doing the right thing for their workforce.
In 2015 we saw too many instances of workers’ rights trampled, not just by fly-by-night operations, but by household names. Employers who deliberately underpay their workers not only deny working and middle class Australians a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work, they also undercut employers who are doing the right thing for their workforce. It’s a distortion of the market that drags everyone down.
Employers who deliberately underpay their workers not only deny working and middle class Australians a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work, they also undercut employers who are doing the right thing for their workforce. It’s a distortion of the market that drags everyone down. A Shorten Labor Government will stand up for working and middle class families.
It’s a distortion of the market that drags everyone down. A Shorten Labor Government will stand up for working and middle class families. Labor will put people first, strengthening and protecting workers’ rights at work by:  Cracking down on the underpayment of workers, with increased penalties for employers who deliberately and systemically avoid paying their employees properly;
A Shorten Labor Government will stand up for working and middle class families. Labor will put people first, strengthening and protecting workers’ rights at work by:  Cracking down on the underpayment of workers, with increased penalties for employers who deliberately and systemically avoid paying their employees properly; Ramping up protections for workers from sham contracting;
Labor will put people first, strengthening and protecting workers’ rights at work by:  Cracking down on the underpayment of workers, with increased penalties for employers who deliberately and systemically avoid paying their employees properly; Ramping up protections for workers from sham contracting; Giving the Fair Work Ombudsman the powers and resources to pursue employers who liquidate their companies in order to avoid paying the money they owe their workers
Ramping up protections for workers from sham contracting; Giving the Fair Work Ombudsman the powers and resources to pursue employers who liquidate their companies in order to avoid paying the money they owe their workers Introducing reforms to ensure that temporary overseas workers are not being exploited and underpaid and that there is a level playing field for all workers in Australia.
Giving the Fair Work Ombudsman the powers and resources to pursue employers who liquidate their companies in order to avoid paying the money they owe their workers Introducing reforms to ensure that temporary overseas workers are not being exploited and underpaid and that there is a level playing field for all workers in Australia. Labor’s package of reforms builds on its strong record of protecting wages and conditions and cracking down on worker exploitation.
Introducing reforms to ensure that temporary overseas workers are not being exploited and underpaid and that there is a level playing field for all workers in Australia. Labor’s package of reforms builds on its strong record of protecting wages and conditions and cracking down on worker exploitation. That is because only Labor understands that fairness at work helps to drive a more productive, competitive and prosperous economy.
Labor’s package of reforms builds on its strong record of protecting wages and conditions and cracking down on worker exploitation. That is because only Labor understands that fairness at work helps to drive a more productive, competitive and prosperous economy. POSITIVE POLICY
That is because only Labor understands that fairness at work helps to drive a more productive, competitive and prosperous economy. POSITIVE POLICY Protect Weekend Penalty Rates
POSITIVE POLICY Protect Weekend Penalty Rates Labor believes that penalty rates continue to be a fundamental part of a strong safety net for Australian workers, enabling those in low income and highly casualised industries to share in the nation’s economic prosperity.
Protect Weekend Penalty Rates Labor believes that penalty rates continue to be a fundamental part of a strong safety net for Australian workers, enabling those in low income and highly casualised industries to share in the nation’s economic prosperity. Labor understands that penalty rates are not a luxury; they are what pays the bills and puts food on the table for the 4.5 million Australians that rely on them.
Labor believes that penalty rates continue to be a fundamental part of a strong safety net for Australian workers, enabling those in low income and highly casualised industries to share in the nation’s economic prosperity. Labor understands that penalty rates are not a luxury; they are what pays the bills and puts food on the table for the 4.5 million Australians that rely on them. Penalty rates are not only critical to the individuals and their families who rely on them; if you reduce the take home pay of low-paid workers, you reduce the amount they spend, which will negatively impact the economy as a whole.
Labor understands that penalty rates are not a luxury; they are what pays the bills and puts food on the table for the 4.5 million Australians that rely on them. Penalty rates are not only critical to the individuals and their families who rely on them; if you reduce the take home pay of low-paid workers, you reduce the amount they spend, which will negatively impact the economy as a whole. Hospitality workers are in the bottom 30 per cent of Australian income earners.
Penalty rates are not only critical to the individuals and their families who rely on them; if you reduce the take home pay of low-paid workers, you reduce the amount they spend, which will negatively impact the economy as a whole. Hospitality workers are in the bottom 30 per cent of Australian income earners. Along with hospitality and food services, retail has the largest proportion of low paid workers in Australia.
Hospitality workers are in the bottom 30 per cent of Australian income earners. Along with hospitality and food services, retail has the largest proportion of low paid workers in Australia. Women make up a disproportionate share of workers in both the retail and hospitality sectors accounting for 55 per cent of all those employed.
Along with hospitality and food services, retail has the largest proportion of low paid workers in Australia. Women make up a disproportionate share of workers in both the retail and hospitality sectors accounting for 55 per cent of all those employed. Labor understands that for these workers weekend penalty rates are not a luxury, they are what pays the bills and puts food on the table.
Women make up a disproportionate share of workers in both the retail and hospitality sectors accounting for 55 per cent of all those employed. Labor understands that for these workers weekend penalty rates are not a luxury, they are what pays the bills and puts food on the table. Labor supports workers' weekend penalty rates and will oppose Mr Turnbull's attempts to cut them.
Labor understands that for these workers weekend penalty rates are not a luxury, they are what pays the bills and puts food on the table. Labor supports workers' weekend penalty rates and will oppose Mr Turnbull's attempts to cut them. The election of a Shorten Labor Government election will result in a stark change in the direction of the Australian Government regarding penalty rates.
Labor supports workers' weekend penalty rates and will oppose Mr Turnbull's attempts to cut them. The election of a Shorten Labor Government election will result in a stark change in the direction of the Australian Government regarding penalty rates. In Opposition, Labor has already taken the unprecedented step of making a submission to the FWC arguing that penalty rates must not be cut.
The election of a Shorten Labor Government election will result in a stark change in the direction of the Australian Government regarding penalty rates. In Opposition, Labor has already taken the unprecedented step of making a submission to the FWC arguing that penalty rates must not be cut. Labor’s submission is available here.
In Opposition, Labor has already taken the unprecedented step of making a submission to the FWC arguing that penalty rates must not be cut. Labor’s submission is available here. Labor in Government will intervene in proceedings to make a further submission to the Fair Work Commission (FWC), in favour of retaining penalty rates.
Labor’s submission is available here. Labor in Government will intervene in proceedings to make a further submission to the Fair Work Commission (FWC), in favour of retaining penalty rates. The Commonwealth Government last made a submission in favour of penalty rates during the two-year review of modern awards – when Labor was in power.
Labor in Government will intervene in proceedings to make a further submission to the Fair Work Commission (FWC), in favour of retaining penalty rates. The Commonwealth Government last made a submission in favour of penalty rates during the two-year review of modern awards – when Labor was in power. Labor also made changes to the Fair Work Act in 2013 to ensure that the Fair Work Commission took into account the need to provide additional remuneration for employees working outside normal hours, including weekends.
The Commonwealth Government last made a submission in favour of penalty rates during the two-year review of modern awards – when Labor was in power. Labor also made changes to the Fair Work Act in 2013 to ensure that the Fair Work Commission took into account the need to provide additional remuneration for employees working outside normal hours, including weekends. This is in sharp contrast with the Abbott-Turnbull Government which has made it clear penalty rates should be cut, through the Productivity Commission’s report.
Labor also made changes to the Fair Work Act in 2013 to ensure that the Fair Work Commission took into account the need to provide additional remuneration for employees working outside normal hours, including weekends. This is in sharp contrast with the Abbott-Turnbull Government which has made it clear penalty rates should be cut, through the Productivity Commission’s report. The difference between Labor and the Liberals couldn’t be more stark.
This is in sharp contrast with the Abbott-Turnbull Government which has made it clear penalty rates should be cut, through the Productivity Commission’s report. The difference between Labor and the Liberals couldn’t be more stark. At a time when we are facing the slowest wages growth in 25 years, Labor supports workers' penalty rates and will oppose Mr Turnbull's attempts to cut them.
The difference between Labor and the Liberals couldn’t be more stark. At a time when we are facing the slowest wages growth in 25 years, Labor supports workers' penalty rates and will oppose Mr Turnbull's attempts to cut them. Only Labor will defend workers from attacks on penalty rates.
At a time when we are facing the slowest wages growth in 25 years, Labor supports workers' penalty rates and will oppose Mr Turnbull's attempts to cut them. Only Labor will defend workers from attacks on penalty rates. We will never stop fighting for penalty rates - before and after the decision.
Only Labor will defend workers from attacks on penalty rates. We will never stop fighting for penalty rates - before and after the decision. POSITIVE POLICY
We will never stop fighting for penalty rates - before and after the decision. POSITIVE POLICY Better Union Governance
POSITIVE POLICY Better Union Governance The Australian union movement has been the driving force behind universal health care, superannuation, the eight hour day and the minimum wage among many other achievements.
Better Union Governance The Australian union movement has been the driving force behind universal health care, superannuation, the eight hour day and the minimum wage among many other achievements. Workers have fundamental democratic rights to representation in the workplace, to freedom of association, to collectively bargain, and to organise and be represented by their union.
The Australian union movement has been the driving force behind universal health care, superannuation, the eight hour day and the minimum wage among many other achievements. Workers have fundamental democratic rights to representation in the workplace, to freedom of association, to collectively bargain, and to organise and be represented by their union. For these reasons, Labor has zero tolerance for criminality or corruption in the union movement and has consistently argued that any criminal conduct in the union movement must be investigated by police and prosecuted in the Court.
Workers have fundamental democratic rights to representation in the workplace, to freedom of association, to collectively bargain, and to organise and be represented by their union. For these reasons, Labor has zero tolerance for criminality or corruption in the union movement and has consistently argued that any criminal conduct in the union movement must be investigated by police and prosecuted in the Court. Recent revelations of theft and the flagrant misuse of union members’ money by a small number of union officials requires a tough and effective response.
For these reasons, Labor has zero tolerance for criminality or corruption in the union movement and has consistently argued that any criminal conduct in the union movement must be investigated by police and prosecuted in the Court. Recent revelations of theft and the flagrant misuse of union members’ money by a small number of union officials requires a tough and effective response. We must ensure such conduct is detected and acted upon at the earliest opportunity.
Recent revelations of theft and the flagrant misuse of union members’ money by a small number of union officials requires a tough and effective response. We must ensure such conduct is detected and acted upon at the earliest opportunity. As democratic institutions, unions must also be transparent in the conduct of their elections.
We must ensure such conduct is detected and acted upon at the earliest opportunity. As democratic institutions, unions must also be transparent in the conduct of their elections. Indeed election fundraising must be more transparent across all institutions in the Australian polity.
As democratic institutions, unions must also be transparent in the conduct of their elections. Indeed election fundraising must be more transparent across all institutions in the Australian polity. Labor will introduce a series of reforms to ensure better union governance.
Indeed election fundraising must be more transparent across all institutions in the Australian polity. Labor will introduce a series of reforms to ensure better union governance. This includes: Labor will provide the General Manager of the Fair Work Commission with an additional $4.5 million over four years to monitor the 109 employer and employee organisations presently registered.
Labor will introduce a series of reforms to ensure better union governance. This includes: Labor will provide the General Manager of the Fair Work Commission with an additional $4.5 million over four years to monitor the 109 employer and employee organisations presently registered. Labor will introduce tougher penalties for union officials who break the law.
This includes: Labor will provide the General Manager of the Fair Work Commission with an additional $4.5 million over four years to monitor the 109 employer and employee organisations presently registered. Labor will introduce tougher penalties for union officials who break the law. Labor will require registered organisations to rotate their auditors every 5 years, consistent with the requirements under the Corporations Act.
Labor will introduce tougher penalties for union officials who break the law. Labor will require registered organisations to rotate their auditors every 5 years, consistent with the requirements under the Corporations Act. Labor will extend current electoral funding laws to donations and expenditure relating to all elections managed by the Australian Electoral Commission – whether they are union elections or the Federal election.
Labor will require registered organisations to rotate their auditors every 5 years, consistent with the requirements under the Corporations Act. Labor will extend current electoral funding laws to donations and expenditure relating to all elections managed by the Australian Electoral Commission – whether they are union elections or the Federal election. Labor has long advocated for lower disclosure thresholds, and if elected will reduce the current disclosure threshold in the Commonwealth Electoral Act for election funding from $13,000 to $1,000.
Labor will extend current electoral funding laws to donations and expenditure relating to all elections managed by the Australian Electoral Commission – whether they are union elections or the Federal election. Labor has long advocated for lower disclosure thresholds, and if elected will reduce the current disclosure threshold in the Commonwealth Electoral Act for election funding from $13,000 to $1,000. POSITIVE POLICY
Labor has long advocated for lower disclosure thresholds, and if elected will reduce the current disclosure threshold in the Commonwealth Electoral Act for election funding from $13,000 to $1,000. POSITIVE POLICY Protecting Rights At Work: Licensing Labour Hire
POSITIVE POLICY Protecting Rights At Work: Licensing Labour Hire A Shorten Labor Government will protect the pay and conditions of vulnerable workers through a national licensing regime for the labour hire industry.
Protecting Rights At Work: Licensing Labour Hire A Shorten Labor Government will protect the pay and conditions of vulnerable workers through a national licensing regime for the labour hire industry. From 1 July 2017, an elected Labor government will make it unlawful for labour hire companies to operate without a licence and for other firms to knowingly or recklessly use an unlicensed labour hire company.
A Shorten Labor Government will protect the pay and conditions of vulnerable workers through a national licensing regime for the labour hire industry. From 1 July 2017, an elected Labor government will make it unlawful for labour hire companies to operate without a licence and for other firms to knowingly or recklessly use an unlicensed labour hire company. Breaches of these licensing laws will carry a penalty of $216,000 for individuals (1,200 penalty units) and $1.1million (6,000 penalty units) for a body corporate.
From 1 July 2017, an elected Labor government will make it unlawful for labour hire companies to operate without a licence and for other firms to knowingly or recklessly use an unlicensed labour hire company. Breaches of these licensing laws will carry a penalty of $216,000 for individuals (1,200 penalty units) and $1.1million (6,000 penalty units) for a body corporate. Recent examples of wrongdoing by dodgy labour hire companies that engage in unscrupulous practices and rip off workers is tarnishing employers that do the right thing, and is undercutting wages and conditions.
Breaches of these licensing laws will carry a penalty of $216,000 for individuals (1,200 penalty units) and $1.1million (6,000 penalty units) for a body corporate. Recent examples of wrongdoing by dodgy labour hire companies that engage in unscrupulous practices and rip off workers is tarnishing employers that do the right thing, and is undercutting wages and conditions. To help oversee the new licensing rules, Labor will establish a Labour Hire Licensing and Compliance Inspectorate within the Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman which will have the power to monitor compliance with the licensing regime, and will also keep a public register of all licensed labour hire companies.
Recent examples of wrongdoing by dodgy labour hire companies that engage in unscrupulous practices and rip off workers is tarnishing employers that do the right thing, and is undercutting wages and conditions. To help oversee the new licensing rules, Labor will establish a Labour Hire Licensing and Compliance Inspectorate within the Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman which will have the power to monitor compliance with the licensing regime, and will also keep a public register of all licensed labour hire companies. Labor’s reforms build on our strong record of protecting wages and conditions.
To help oversee the new licensing rules, Labor will establish a Labour Hire Licensing and Compliance Inspectorate within the Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman which will have the power to monitor compliance with the licensing regime, and will also keep a public register of all licensed labour hire companies. Labor’s reforms build on our strong record of protecting wages and conditions. Only Labor understands that fairness at work helps to drive a more productive, competitive and prosperous economy.
Labor’s reforms build on our strong record of protecting wages and conditions. Only Labor understands that fairness at work helps to drive a more productive, competitive and prosperous economy. The Abbott-Turnbull Government has done absolutely nothing to deal with the unscrupulous practices of labour hire companies.
Only Labor understands that fairness at work helps to drive a more productive, competitive and prosperous economy. The Abbott-Turnbull Government has done absolutely nothing to deal with the unscrupulous practices of labour hire companies. This is yet another area of public policy that Labor is taking the lead on.
The Abbott-Turnbull Government has done absolutely nothing to deal with the unscrupulous practices of labour hire companies. This is yet another area of public policy that Labor is taking the lead on. Only Labor can be trusted to stand up for the wages and conditions of workers.
This is yet another area of public policy that Labor is taking the lead on. Only Labor can be trusted to stand up for the wages and conditions of workers. Budget repair that’s fair: a 10 year plan to strengthen the Australian economy
Only Labor can be trusted to stand up for the wages and conditions of workers. Budget repair that’s fair: a 10 year plan to strengthen the Australian economy The problem with Mr Turnbull is he's soft on multinationals but hard on schools and hospitals.
Budget repair that’s fair: a 10 year plan to strengthen the Australian economy The problem with Mr Turnbull is he's soft on multinationals but hard on schools and hospitals. The budget is a matter of priorities -- and that’s why Labor will level the playing field for first home buyers and make multinationals pay their fair share.
The problem with Mr Turnbull is he's soft on multinationals but hard on schools and hospitals. The budget is a matter of priorities -- and that’s why Labor will level the playing field for first home buyers and make multinationals pay their fair share. POSITIVE POLICY
The budget is a matter of priorities -- and that’s why Labor will level the playing field for first home buyers and make multinationals pay their fair share. POSITIVE POLICY Making Multinationals Pay Their Fair Share of Tax
POSITIVE POLICY Making Multinationals Pay Their Fair Share of Tax It is not fair that Australians work hard and pay tax while big multinationals get to play by different rules.
Making Multinationals Pay Their Fair Share of Tax It is not fair that Australians work hard and pay tax while big multinationals get to play by different rules. The Australian Tax Office has revealed one in four big multinationals pay no tax at all in Australia – not one cent.
It is not fair that Australians work hard and pay tax while big multinationals get to play by different rules. The Australian Tax Office has revealed one in four big multinationals pay no tax at all in Australia – not one cent. It is not fair that Australian businesses are paying more tax in Australia than big multinationals.
The Australian Tax Office has revealed one in four big multinationals pay no tax at all in Australia – not one cent. It is not fair that Australian businesses are paying more tax in Australia than big multinationals. Every tax dollar that gets sent offshore is a dollar that can’t be spent on things that matter here at home: like schools, hospitals and roads.
It is not fair that Australian businesses are paying more tax in Australia than big multinationals. Every tax dollar that gets sent offshore is a dollar that can’t be spent on things that matter here at home: like schools, hospitals and roads. Labor will shut down loopholes which allow big multinational companies to send profits overseas, ensuring they pay their fair share of tax just like everyone else has to.
Every tax dollar that gets sent offshore is a dollar that can’t be spent on things that matter here at home: like schools, hospitals and roads. Labor will shut down loopholes which allow big multinational companies to send profits overseas, ensuring they pay their fair share of tax just like everyone else has to. Our package includes: Changes to the arrangements for how multinational companies claim tax deductions
Labor will shut down loopholes which allow big multinational companies to send profits overseas, ensuring they pay their fair share of tax just like everyone else has to. Our package includes: Changes to the arrangements for how multinational companies claim tax deductions Greater compliance work by the ATO to track down and tackle corporate tax avoidance
Our package includes: Changes to the arrangements for how multinational companies claim tax deductions Greater compliance work by the ATO to track down and tackle corporate tax avoidance Cracking down on multinational companies using hybrid structures to reduce tax
Greater compliance work by the ATO to track down and tackle corporate tax avoidance Cracking down on multinational companies using hybrid structures to reduce tax Improved transparency and data matching.
Cracking down on multinational companies using hybrid structures to reduce tax Improved transparency and data matching. Labor’s plan has been fully costed by the Parliamentary Budget Office, and will bring at least $7.2 billion back to Australia in tax from big multinationals over the next decade.
Improved transparency and data matching. Labor’s plan has been fully costed by the Parliamentary Budget Office, and will bring at least $7.2 billion back to Australia in tax from big multinationals over the next decade. Our tax system shouldn’t get softer the higher it goes.
Labor’s plan has been fully costed by the Parliamentary Budget Office, and will bring at least $7.2 billion back to Australia in tax from big multinationals over the next decade. Our tax system shouldn’t get softer the higher it goes. How much tax you pay shouldn’t be decided by how good a lawyer you have.
Our tax system shouldn’t get softer the higher it goes. How much tax you pay shouldn’t be decided by how good a lawyer you have. Labor’s approach has been developed in consultation with multinational tax practitioners, academics, industry and costed by the independent Parliamentary Budget Office.
How much tax you pay shouldn’t be decided by how good a lawyer you have. Labor’s approach has been developed in consultation with multinational tax practitioners, academics, industry and costed by the independent Parliamentary Budget Office. This approach also draws on the OECD’s global action plans for countering base erosion and profit shifting.
Labor’s approach has been developed in consultation with multinational tax practitioners, academics, industry and costed by the independent Parliamentary Budget Office. This approach also draws on the OECD’s global action plans for countering base erosion and profit shifting. Tightening Australia’s tax net will not be easy – it is a complex and difficult task.
This approach also draws on the OECD’s global action plans for countering base erosion and profit shifting. Tightening Australia’s tax net will not be easy – it is a complex and difficult task. But we need to act decisively to make sure big multinationals start paying their fair share of tax now.
Tightening Australia’s tax net will not be easy – it is a complex and difficult task. But we need to act decisively to make sure big multinationals start paying their fair share of tax now. POSITIVE POLICY
But we need to act decisively to make sure big multinationals start paying their fair share of tax now. POSITIVE POLICY Helping Small Business Access Finance
POSITIVE POLICY Helping Small Business Access Finance Australia has an unprecedented opportunity to transition from an economy based on resources, primary industries and domestically focused businesses to one based on high-growth, knowledge-intensive businesses that can compete globally.
Helping Small Business Access Finance Australia has an unprecedented opportunity to transition from an economy based on resources, primary industries and domestically focused businesses to one based on high-growth, knowledge-intensive businesses that can compete globally. Currently Australian micro-businesses either struggle to get a loan or may borrow via other means, such as residential mortgages, in the absence of cheaper, more appropriate financing alternatives.
Australia has an unprecedented opportunity to transition from an economy based on resources, primary industries and domestically focused businesses to one based on high-growth, knowledge-intensive businesses that can compete globally. Currently Australian micro-businesses either struggle to get a loan or may borrow via other means, such as residential mortgages, in the absence of cheaper, more appropriate financing alternatives. We want to help more Australians convert their great ideas into good businesses.
Currently Australian micro-businesses either struggle to get a loan or may borrow via other means, such as residential mortgages, in the absence of cheaper, more appropriate financing alternatives. We want to help more Australians convert their great ideas into good businesses. We will enable entrepreneurs to access the capital they need to start and grow their enterprises without them having to take risks on the family home.
We want to help more Australians convert their great ideas into good businesses. We will enable entrepreneurs to access the capital they need to start and grow their enterprises without them having to take risks on the family home. Labor will work with the banks and finance industry to develop StartUp Finance, a partial guarantee scheme which will improve access to finance for Australian micro-businesses.
We will enable entrepreneurs to access the capital they need to start and grow their enterprises without them having to take risks on the family home. Labor will work with the banks and finance industry to develop StartUp Finance, a partial guarantee scheme which will improve access to finance for Australian micro-businesses. Under StartUp Finance, Labor will examine partially guaranteeing small loans from banks and finance institutions to give start-ups the affordable capital they need to get going with their business.
Labor will work with the banks and finance industry to develop StartUp Finance, a partial guarantee scheme which will improve access to finance for Australian micro-businesses. Under StartUp Finance, Labor will examine partially guaranteeing small loans from banks and finance institutions to give start-ups the affordable capital they need to get going with their business. Australia is one of the only countries in the developed world without such a scheme in place.
Under StartUp Finance, Labor will examine partially guaranteeing small loans from banks and finance institutions to give start-ups the affordable capital they need to get going with their business. Australia is one of the only countries in the developed world without such a scheme in place. Labor will establish this scheme to back in the creativity and ingenuity of Australians
Australia is one of the only countries in the developed world without such a scheme in place. Labor will establish this scheme to back in the creativity and ingenuity of Australians and grow more good local jobs.
Labor will establish this scheme to back in the creativity and ingenuity of Australians and grow more good local jobs. POSITIVE POLICY
and grow more good local jobs. POSITIVE POLICY Helping Small Businesses Incorporate
POSITIVE POLICY Helping Small Businesses Incorporate More sole traders will see the benefits of incorporating their businesses under Labor’s plan to give small businesses the benefits of incorporation – which lower tax rates and improves liability protection.
Helping Small Businesses Incorporate More sole traders will see the benefits of incorporating their businesses under Labor’s plan to give small businesses the benefits of incorporation – which lower tax rates and improves liability protection. Increasingly small businesses are moving towards becoming companies – allowing them to gain the legal protection of limited liability, promote asset protection, retain profits for working capital, succession planning and income distribution.
More sole traders will see the benefits of incorporating their businesses under Labor’s plan to give small businesses the benefits of incorporation – which lower tax rates and improves liability protection. Increasingly small businesses are moving towards becoming companies – allowing them to gain the legal protection of limited liability, promote asset protection, retain profits for working capital, succession planning and income distribution. But currently, small businesses owners, who are often time-poor and face cash-flow challenges, are confronted with a hugely daunting and highly complex system in order to make this happen.
Increasingly small businesses are moving towards becoming companies – allowing them to gain the legal protection of limited liability, promote asset protection, retain profits for working capital, succession planning and income distribution. But currently, small businesses owners, who are often time-poor and face cash-flow challenges, are confronted with a hugely daunting and highly complex system in order to make this happen. Labor will help small businesses to incorporate without additional red tape. Incorporation helps promote asset protection, retaining profits for working capital, access to CGT discounts, succession planning and income distribution.
But currently, small businesses owners, who are often time-poor and face cash-flow challenges, are confronted with a hugely daunting and highly complex system in order to make this happen. Labor will help small businesses to incorporate without additional red tape. Incorporation helps promote asset protection, retaining profits for working capital, access to CGT discounts, succession planning and income distribution. Labor will improve Australia’s current complicated and expensive arrangements, with another stream of incorporation, one that provides a single, simplified structure, tailored for small business.
Labor will help small businesses to incorporate without additional red tape. Incorporation helps promote asset protection, retaining profits for working capital, access to CGT discounts, succession planning and income distribution. Labor will improve Australia’s current complicated and expensive arrangements, with another stream of incorporation, one that provides a single, simplified structure, tailored for small business. As the Australian economy transitions, the role of our small businesses as drivers of economic growth and prosperity has never been more important.
Labor will improve Australia’s current complicated and expensive arrangements, with another stream of incorporation, one that provides a single, simplified structure, tailored for small business. As the Australian economy transitions, the role of our small businesses as drivers of economic growth and prosperity has never been more important. This is why Labor will work to help ease the burden on small businesses and allow them to grow and prosper.
As the Australian economy transitions, the role of our small businesses as drivers of economic growth and prosperity has never been more important. This is why Labor will work to help ease the burden on small businesses and allow them to grow and prosper. POSITIVE POLICY
This is why Labor will work to help ease the burden on small businesses and allow them to grow and prosper. POSITIVE POLICY Lowering The Small Business Company Tax Rate
POSITIVE POLICY Lowering The Small Business Company Tax Rate Small businesses make a huge contribution to national prosperity and supporting Australian jobs. Small businesses play a central role in the economy.
Lowering The Small Business Company Tax Rate Small businesses make a huge contribution to national prosperity and supporting Australian jobs. Small businesses play a central role in the economy. Over 2 million businesses – sole traders, partnerships, trusts and small employers – have helped underpin 25 years of economic growth.
Small businesses make a huge contribution to national prosperity and supporting Australian jobs. Small businesses play a central role in the economy. Over 2 million businesses – sole traders, partnerships, trusts and small employers – have helped underpin 25 years of economic growth. Labor stands for helping our small businesses succeed in a competitive global economy.
Over 2 million businesses – sole traders, partnerships, trusts and small employers – have helped underpin 25 years of economic growth. Labor stands for helping our small businesses succeed in a competitive global economy. That’s why Labor has committed to a reduction in the small business company tax rate providing there is bi-partisan support from the coalition and that it is conducted in a fiscally responsible fashion.
Labor stands for helping our small businesses succeed in a competitive global economy. That’s why Labor has committed to a reduction in the small business company tax rate providing there is bi-partisan support from the coalition and that it is conducted in a fiscally responsible fashion. Labor supported the cut in the company tax rate for small businesses to 28.5% and will support the further cut to 27.5% proposed in the 2016 Budget.
That’s why Labor has committed to a reduction in the small business company tax rate providing there is bi-partisan support from the coalition and that it is conducted in a fiscally responsible fashion. Labor supported the cut in the company tax rate for small businesses to 28.5% and will support the further cut to 27.5% proposed in the 2016 Budget. This will cover small businesses representing 83 per cent of Australian companies.
Labor supported the cut in the company tax rate for small businesses to 28.5% and will support the further cut to 27.5% proposed in the 2016 Budget. This will cover small businesses representing 83 per cent of Australian companies. Billion dollar operations are not small businesses and so Labor will not proceed with the Government’s company tax to 25 per cent and plan to extend the small business threshold to $10 million and beyond.
This will cover small businesses representing 83 per cent of Australian companies. Billion dollar operations are not small businesses and so Labor will not proceed with the Government’s company tax to 25 per cent and plan to extend the small business threshold to $10 million and beyond. According to preliminary estimates from the independent Parliamentary Budget Office, this proposal will improve the Budget by $49 billion over the decade.
Billion dollar operations are not small businesses and so Labor will not proceed with the Government’s company tax to 25 per cent and plan to extend the small business threshold to $10 million and beyond. According to preliminary estimates from the independent Parliamentary Budget Office, this proposal will improve the Budget by $49 billion over the decade. Labor did not support the Government’s abolition of Labor's original instant asset write-off in the 2014 Budget.
According to preliminary estimates from the independent Parliamentary Budget Office, this proposal will improve the Budget by $49 billion over the decade. Labor did not support the Government’s abolition of Labor's original instant asset write-off in the 2014 Budget. Labor did support its restoration in the 2015 Budget.
Labor did not support the Government’s abolition of Labor's original instant asset write-off in the 2014 Budget. Labor did support its restoration in the 2015 Budget. POSITIVE POLICY
Labor did support its restoration in the 2015 Budget. POSITIVE POLICY Research and Development Investment Target
POSITIVE POLICY Research and Development Investment Target Australians want to know where the new jobs are coming from, what their kids will do for a living and what the jobs of the next generation will be.
Research and Development Investment Target Australians want to know where the new jobs are coming from, what their kids will do for a living and what the jobs of the next generation will be. Nothing matters more to Labor than securing the jobs of the future: jobs that help Australians aim high, raise families and lift their standard of living.
Australians want to know where the new jobs are coming from, what their kids will do for a living and what the jobs of the next generation will be. Nothing matters more to Labor than securing the jobs of the future: jobs that help Australians aim high, raise families and lift their standard of living. The new jobs of the future require new skills.
Nothing matters more to Labor than securing the jobs of the future: jobs that help Australians aim high, raise families and lift their standard of living. The new jobs of the future require new skills. Designing skills, coding skills – building, refining, adapting and servicing the machines and supply chains of a new age.
The new jobs of the future require new skills. Designing skills, coding skills – building, refining, adapting and servicing the machines and supply chains of a new age. Three out of every four of the fastest growing occupations in Australia will require skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Designing skills, coding skills – building, refining, adapting and servicing the machines and supply chains of a new age. Three out of every four of the fastest growing occupations in Australia will require skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Not just researchers and programmers but technicians, electricians, plumbers and machine mechanics.
Three out of every four of the fastest growing occupations in Australia will require skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Not just researchers and programmers but technicians, electricians, plumbers and machine mechanics. Yet right now, in our schools, TAFES and universities, there not enough people are acquiring these skills.
Not just researchers and programmers but technicians, electricians, plumbers and machine mechanics. Yet right now, in our schools, TAFES and universities, there not enough people are acquiring these skills. Australia must get smarter – or we will get poorer.
Yet right now, in our schools, TAFES and universities, there not enough people are acquiring these skills. Australia must get smarter – or we will get poorer. Labor believes Australia can be the science, start-up and technology capital of our region: attracting the best minds, supporting great institutions and encouraging home our great expats.
Australia must get smarter – or we will get poorer. Labor believes Australia can be the science, start-up and technology capital of our region: attracting the best minds, supporting great institutions and encouraging home our great expats. That is why Bill Shorten has nominated the goal of seeing Australia devote 3 per cent of our GDP to research and development by the end of the next decade.
Labor believes Australia can be the science, start-up and technology capital of our region: attracting the best minds, supporting great institutions and encouraging home our great expats. That is why Bill Shorten has nominated the goal of seeing Australia devote 3 per cent of our GDP to research and development by the end of the next decade. Labor wants more Australians making breakthroughs and adapting technology here at home.
That is why Bill Shorten has nominated the goal of seeing Australia devote 3 per cent of our GDP to research and development by the end of the next decade. Labor wants more Australians making breakthroughs and adapting technology here at home. And more Australian businesses sharing in the benefits of that technology: in our warehouses, in our factories, in our farms and design firms.
Labor wants more Australians making breakthroughs and adapting technology here at home. And more Australian businesses sharing in the benefits of that technology: in our warehouses, in our factories, in our farms and design firms. Devoting 3 per cent of GDP to research and development will help harness the power of science, technology, engineering and mathematics to prepare for the future.
And more Australian businesses sharing in the benefits of that technology: in our warehouses, in our factories, in our farms and design firms. Devoting 3 per cent of GDP to research and development will help harness the power of science, technology, engineering and mathematics to prepare for the future. A future of knowledge and service industries and advanced manufacturing, a nation of ideas and a country that makes things here.
Devoting 3 per cent of GDP to research and development will help harness the power of science, technology, engineering and mathematics to prepare for the future. A future of knowledge and service industries and advanced manufacturing, a nation of ideas and a country that makes things here. Our future prosperity depends on harnessing Australian ideas and defining a new global market for world-leading products.
A future of knowledge and service industries and advanced manufacturing, a nation of ideas and a country that makes things here. Our future prosperity depends on harnessing Australian ideas and defining a new global market for world-leading products. POSITIVE POLICY
Our future prosperity depends on harnessing Australian ideas and defining a new global market for world-leading products. POSITIVE POLICY Backing In Startups and Innovative Companies
POSITIVE POLICY Backing In Startups and Innovative Companies Labor believes our potential as a nation comes from the creativity and ingenuity of Australians.
Backing In Startups and Innovative Companies Labor believes our potential as a nation comes from the creativity and ingenuity of Australians. We know our future prosperity depends on harnessing Australian entrepreneurship and defining a new global market for world-leading Australian products.
Labor believes our potential as a nation comes from the creativity and ingenuity of Australians. We know our future prosperity depends on harnessing Australian entrepreneurship and defining a new global market for world-leading Australian products. Australia has an unprecedented opportunity to transition from an economy based on resources, primary industries and domestically focused businesses to one based on high-growth, knowledge-intensive businesses that can compete globally.
We know our future prosperity depends on harnessing Australian entrepreneurship and defining a new global market for world-leading Australian products. Australia has an unprecedented opportunity to transition from an economy based on resources, primary industries and domestically focused businesses to one based on high-growth, knowledge-intensive businesses that can compete globally. A Shorten Labor Government will work hand in hand with banks, the finance industry, venture capital and tens of thousands of Australian entrepreneurs to harness the smarts and skills of our people to drive economic growth and create the jobs of the future.
Australia has an unprecedented opportunity to transition from an economy based on resources, primary industries and domestically focused businesses to one based on high-growth, knowledge-intensive businesses that can compete globally. A Shorten Labor Government will work hand in hand with banks, the finance industry, venture capital and tens of thousands of Australian entrepreneurs to harness the smarts and skills of our people to drive economic growth and create the jobs of the future. The recent Startup Economy study undertaken by PwC and commissioned by Google Australia projected that, in the right conditions, high-growth technology companies could contribute 4 per cent of GDP (or $109 billion) and add 540,000 jobs to the Australian economy by 2033 from a base of approximately 0.2 per cent of GDP today.
A Shorten Labor Government will work hand in hand with banks, the finance industry, venture capital and tens of thousands of Australian entrepreneurs to harness the smarts and skills of our people to drive economic growth and create the jobs of the future. The recent Startup Economy study undertaken by PwC and commissioned by Google Australia projected that, in the right conditions, high-growth technology companies could contribute 4 per cent of GDP (or $109 billion) and add 540,000 jobs to the Australian economy by 2033 from a base of approximately 0.2 per cent of GDP today. To support this transition, Labor will create a new $500 million Smart Investment Fund to back-in great Australian ideas and help them compete on the world stage.
The recent Startup Economy study undertaken by PwC and commissioned by Google Australia projected that, in the right conditions, high-growth technology companies could contribute 4 per cent of GDP (or $109 billion) and add 540,000 jobs to the Australian economy by 2033 from a base of approximately 0.2 per cent of GDP today. To support this transition, Labor will create a new $500 million Smart Investment Fund to back-in great Australian ideas and help them compete on the world stage. The Smart Investment Fund will partner with venture capitalists and licensed fund managers to co-invest in early stage and high potential companies, providing a Commonwealth investment of up to 50 per cent of the start-up capital needed to help Australian companies commercialise their smart ideas and innovations.
To support this transition, Labor will create a new $500 million Smart Investment Fund to back-in great Australian ideas and help them compete on the world stage. The Smart Investment Fund will partner with venture capitalists and licensed fund managers to co-invest in early stage and high potential companies, providing a Commonwealth investment of up to 50 per cent of the start-up capital needed to help Australian companies commercialise their smart ideas and innovations. The Smart Investment Fund will open two rounds over five years, with the intention of making it a rolling program, to develop an ecosystem for ongoing innovation and jobs.
The Smart Investment Fund will partner with venture capitalists and licensed fund managers to co-invest in early stage and high potential companies, providing a Commonwealth investment of up to 50 per cent of the start-up capital needed to help Australian companies commercialise their smart ideas and innovations. The Smart Investment Fund will open two rounds over five years, with the intention of making it a rolling program, to develop an ecosystem for ongoing innovation and jobs. In addition to providing a co-investment, businesses supported by the Smart Investment Fund will gain access to expert advice in commercialisation and access to international networks.
The Smart Investment Fund will open two rounds over five years, with the intention of making it a rolling program, to develop an ecosystem for ongoing innovation and jobs. In addition to providing a co-investment, businesses supported by the Smart Investment Fund will gain access to expert advice in commercialisation and access to international networks. The Smart Investment Fund will be based on the successful Innovation and Industry Funds, which were created by the Howard Government in 1998 and cut by the Abbott Government in last year’s Budget.
In addition to providing a co-investment, businesses supported by the Smart Investment Fund will gain access to expert advice in commercialisation and access to international networks. The Smart Investment Fund will be based on the successful Innovation and Industry Funds, which were created by the Howard Government in 1998 and cut by the Abbott Government in last year’s Budget. POSITIVE POLICY
The Smart Investment Fund will be based on the successful Innovation and Industry Funds, which were created by the Howard Government in 1998 and cut by the Abbott Government in last year’s Budget. POSITIVE POLICY Getting Startups Capital - Angel Investment Schemes & Reforming ESVCLPs
POSITIVE POLICY Getting Startups Capital - Angel Investment Schemes & Reforming ESVCLPs Labor will help supercharge the formation of startups in Australia by delivering tax relief for angel investors through a new Australian Angel Investment Scheme and through changes to the existing Early Stage Venture Capital Limited Partnerships.
Getting Startups Capital - Angel Investment Schemes & Reforming ESVCLPs Labor will help supercharge the formation of startups in Australia by delivering tax relief for angel investors through a new Australian Angel Investment Scheme and through changes to the existing Early Stage Venture Capital Limited Partnerships. Australian Angel Investment Scheme
Labor will help supercharge the formation of startups in Australia by delivering tax relief for angel investors through a new Australian Angel Investment Scheme and through changes to the existing Early Stage Venture Capital Limited Partnerships. Australian Angel Investment Scheme The Australian Angel Investment Scheme, based on the UK SEIS, aims to attract greater private financing support for startups in the early stage of their development.
Australian Angel Investment Scheme The Australian Angel Investment Scheme, based on the UK SEIS, aims to attract greater private financing support for startups in the early stage of their development. It will reward individual support for the nation’s early stage innovation effort via modest tax relief to investors who purchase an equity stake in those businesses.
The Australian Angel Investment Scheme, based on the UK SEIS, aims to attract greater private financing support for startups in the early stage of their development. It will reward individual support for the nation’s early stage innovation effort via modest tax relief to investors who purchase an equity stake in those businesses. The benefits of targeting significant tax relief to very early stage startups (as opposed to more well established businesses in latter stages of development) is that these they have the most trouble getting access to finance because its where the largest market barriers exist.
It will reward individual support for the nation’s early stage innovation effort via modest tax relief to investors who purchase an equity stake in those businesses. The benefits of targeting significant tax relief to very early stage startups (as opposed to more well established businesses in latter stages of development) is that these they have the most trouble getting access to finance because its where the largest market barriers exist. Once early stage startups have proven concepts and get on their feet, they are in a better position to then seek out other avenues of finance, such as venture capital and crowd-source funding.
The benefits of targeting significant tax relief to very early stage startups (as opposed to more well established businesses in latter stages of development) is that these they have the most trouble getting access to finance because its where the largest market barriers exist. Once early stage startups have proven concepts and get on their feet, they are in a better position to then seek out other avenues of finance, such as venture capital and crowd-source funding. The Australian Angel Investment Scheme will have the following characteristics: An upfront 50 per cent tax deduction for an investment up to a maximum of $200,000 per year
Once early stage startups have proven concepts and get on their feet, they are in a better position to then seek out other avenues of finance, such as venture capital and crowd-source funding. The Australian Angel Investment Scheme will have the following characteristics: An upfront 50 per cent tax deduction for an investment up to a maximum of $200,000 per year Investors can ‘carry back’ tax relief if they don’t reach the maximum $200,000 cap in any particular year.
The Australian Angel Investment Scheme will have the following characteristics: An upfront 50 per cent tax deduction for an investment up to a maximum of $200,000 per year Investors can ‘carry back’ tax relief if they don’t reach the maximum $200,000 cap in any particular year. Full capital gains tax exemption for equity held in the startup venture for more than three years.
Investors can ‘carry back’ tax relief if they don’t reach the maximum $200,000 cap in any particular year. Full capital gains tax exemption for equity held in the startup venture for more than three years. Any realised losses following investment in the scheme can be deducted against wage and salary income.
Full capital gains tax exemption for equity held in the startup venture for more than three years. Any realised losses following investment in the scheme can be deducted against wage and salary income. Deferral of capital gains tax on investments if the investor directs a prior capital gain into a new startup venture.
Any realised losses following investment in the scheme can be deducted against wage and salary income. Deferral of capital gains tax on investments if the investor directs a prior capital gain into a new startup venture. Startups supported under the scheme would have the following characteristics: Maximum of 25 employees;
Deferral of capital gains tax on investments if the investor directs a prior capital gain into a new startup venture. Startups supported under the scheme would have the following characteristics: Maximum of 25 employees; Maximum $400,000 in assets; and
Startups supported under the scheme would have the following characteristics: Maximum of 25 employees; Maximum $400,000 in assets; and Maximum raised under the scheme is $300,000 per year.
Maximum $400,000 in assets; and Maximum raised under the scheme is $300,000 per year. Businesses accessing this support must have a permanent presence in Australia and must meet certain rules and eligibility requirements.
Maximum raised under the scheme is $300,000 per year. Businesses accessing this support must have a permanent presence in Australia and must meet certain rules and eligibility requirements. Labor will review the program following implementation to ensure it is appropriately calibrated and attracts smart angel investors that can take startup businesses through future stages of development.
Businesses accessing this support must have a permanent presence in Australia and must meet certain rules and eligibility requirements. Labor will review the program following implementation to ensure it is appropriately calibrated and attracts smart angel investors that can take startup businesses through future stages of development. Early Stage Venture Capital Limited Partnerships
Labor will review the program following implementation to ensure it is appropriately calibrated and attracts smart angel investors that can take startup businesses through future stages of development. Early Stage Venture Capital Limited Partnerships Venture capital funds of between $10 million and $100 million invested in Australian businesses are entitled to preferential tax treatment through the ESVCLP program.
Early Stage Venture Capital Limited Partnerships Venture capital funds of between $10 million and $100 million invested in Australian businesses are entitled to preferential tax treatment through the ESVCLP program. ESVCLP entitles a fund to flow-through tax treatment and its investors receive a complete tax exemption on their share of the fund's income (both revenue and capital).
Venture capital funds of between $10 million and $100 million invested in Australian businesses are entitled to preferential tax treatment through the ESVCLP program. ESVCLP entitles a fund to flow-through tax treatment and its investors receive a complete tax exemption on their share of the fund's income (both revenue and capital). Labor will lower the minimum level of investment required for entry into the ESVCLP program from $10 million to $5 million to facilitate increased funding from angel investors.
ESVCLP entitles a fund to flow-through tax treatment and its investors receive a complete tax exemption on their share of the fund's income (both revenue and capital). Labor will lower the minimum level of investment required for entry into the ESVCLP program from $10 million to $5 million to facilitate increased funding from angel investors. Labor will also make sensible changes to streamline and update the requirements of the ESVCLP program, including implementing measures that were proposed by Labor in 2013, in response to a Board of Taxation Review, but abandoned by the Abbott-Turnbull Government.
Labor will lower the minimum level of investment required for entry into the ESVCLP program from $10 million to $5 million to facilitate increased funding from angel investors. Labor will also make sensible changes to streamline and update the requirements of the ESVCLP program, including implementing measures that were proposed by Labor in 2013, in response to a Board of Taxation Review, but abandoned by the Abbott-Turnbull Government. Currently the ESVCLP rules restrict any one entity from contributing more than 30 per cent of a fund.
Labor will also make sensible changes to streamline and update the requirements of the ESVCLP program, including implementing measures that were proposed by Labor in 2013, in response to a Board of Taxation Review, but abandoned by the Abbott-Turnbull Government. Currently the ESVCLP rules restrict any one entity from contributing more than 30 per cent of a fund. Only financial institutions are exempt from this rule.
Currently the ESVCLP rules restrict any one entity from contributing more than 30 per cent of a fund. Only financial institutions are exempt from this rule. To encourage greater participation from investors in other sectors, rules should enable the regulator to provide exemptions for certain widely held companies who demonstrate an active, sizeable commitment to Australian innovation.
Only financial institutions are exempt from this rule. To encourage greater participation from investors in other sectors, rules should enable the regulator to provide exemptions for certain widely held companies who demonstrate an active, sizeable commitment to Australian innovation. Accordingly, a Labor Government will work with relevant regulators and stakeholders to ease ESVCLP contribution restrictions for widely held companies and sophisticated investors.
To encourage greater participation from investors in other sectors, rules should enable the regulator to provide exemptions for certain widely held companies who demonstrate an active, sizeable commitment to Australian innovation. Accordingly, a Labor Government will work with relevant regulators and stakeholders to ease ESVCLP contribution restrictions for widely held companies and sophisticated investors. POSITIVE POLICY
Accordingly, a Labor Government will work with relevant regulators and stakeholders to ease ESVCLP contribution restrictions for widely held companies and sophisticated investors. POSITIVE POLICY National Information Policy
POSITIVE POLICY National Information Policy The explosive growth in digitisation and connectivity in Australia has created an opportunity for a new, economy-wide productivity agenda.
National Information Policy The explosive growth in digitisation and connectivity in Australia has created an opportunity for a new, economy-wide productivity agenda. Today, digital data – information - is the fuel for digital innovation and productivity growth across the public, private and community sectors.
The explosive growth in digitisation and connectivity in Australia has created an opportunity for a new, economy-wide productivity agenda. Today, digital data – information - is the fuel for digital innovation and productivity growth across the public, private and community sectors. Today, the Internet of Things and cheaper telemetry means we now have unprecedented volumes of data.
Today, digital data – information - is the fuel for digital innovation and productivity growth across the public, private and community sectors. Today, the Internet of Things and cheaper telemetry means we now have unprecedented volumes of data. This data can be aggregated and pooled, helping to maximise benefits for consumers.
Today, the Internet of Things and cheaper telemetry means we now have unprecedented volumes of data. This data can be aggregated and pooled, helping to maximise benefits for consumers. Technology consultancy, Gartner estimates that there will be 4.9 billion connected devices in use by the end of 2015 – and 26 billion by 2020.
This data can be aggregated and pooled, helping to maximise benefits for consumers. Technology consultancy, Gartner estimates that there will be 4.9 billion connected devices in use by the end of 2015 – and 26 billion by 2020. This data is the fuel of digital innovation and productivity growth across the public, private and community sectors.
Technology consultancy, Gartner estimates that there will be 4.9 billion connected devices in use by the end of 2015 – and 26 billion by 2020. This data is the fuel of digital innovation and productivity growth across the public, private and community sectors. That is why it is important the right policy settings to protect consumers, create new business opportunities, promote innovation and lift productivity.
This data is the fuel of digital innovation and productivity growth across the public, private and community sectors. That is why it is important the right policy settings to protect consumers, create new business opportunities, promote innovation and lift productivity. Labor will pursue a new, national reform agenda - National Information Policy - to be pursued through a cross-sector Independent Data Council.
That is why it is important the right policy settings to protect consumers, create new business opportunities, promote innovation and lift productivity. Labor will pursue a new, national reform agenda - National Information Policy - to be pursued through a cross-sector Independent Data Council. The Independent Data Council would be modelled on the New Zealand ‘Data Futures Partnership’ and the UK ‘Open Data Institute’ and would include experts from government, academia and the private sector.
Labor will pursue a new, national reform agenda - National Information Policy - to be pursued through a cross-sector Independent Data Council. The Independent Data Council would be modelled on the New Zealand ‘Data Futures Partnership’ and the UK ‘Open Data Institute’ and would include experts from government, academia and the private sector. It would be tasked with promoting an optimal open data culture in Australia supported by appropriate rules and institutions.
The Independent Data Council would be modelled on the New Zealand ‘Data Futures Partnership’ and the UK ‘Open Data Institute’ and would include experts from government, academia and the private sector. It would be tasked with promoting an optimal open data culture in Australia supported by appropriate rules and institutions. A National Information Policy would follow the model of the Keating Government’s National Competition Policy and systematically scan institutions (public, private and community), policies and regulations to identify obstacles to optimal data generation, protection, access and use.
It would be tasked with promoting an optimal open data culture in Australia supported by appropriate rules and institutions. A National Information Policy would follow the model of the Keating Government’s National Competition Policy and systematically scan institutions (public, private and community), policies and regulations to identify obstacles to optimal data generation, protection, access and use. POSITIVE POLICY
A National Information Policy would follow the model of the Keating Government’s National Competition Policy and systematically scan institutions (public, private and community), policies and regulations to identify obstacles to optimal data generation, protection, access and use. POSITIVE POLICY Entrepreneur Landing Pads
POSITIVE POLICY Entrepreneur Landing Pads Labor will back our best and brightest overseas, encouraging Australian entrepreneurs find new markets, sources of finance and develop expertise internationally.
Entrepreneur Landing Pads Labor will back our best and brightest overseas, encouraging Australian entrepreneurs find new markets, sources of finance and develop expertise internationally. A Shorten Labor Government will boost commercialisation of Australia’s R&D and support Australian entrepreneurs in the United States by setting up more dedicated innovation and commercialisation global ‘landing pads’.
Labor will back our best and brightest overseas, encouraging Australian entrepreneurs find new markets, sources of finance and develop expertise internationally. A Shorten Labor Government will boost commercialisation of Australia’s R&D and support Australian entrepreneurs in the United States by setting up more dedicated innovation and commercialisation global ‘landing pads’. These landing pads will advance Australia’s digital economy and startup sector by: providing a home base for newly arrived Australian startups seeking to enter the US market;
A Shorten Labor Government will boost commercialisation of Australia’s R&D and support Australian entrepreneurs in the United States by setting up more dedicated innovation and commercialisation global ‘landing pads’. These landing pads will advance Australia’s digital economy and startup sector by: providing a home base for newly arrived Australian startups seeking to enter the US market; introducing Australian entrepreneurs to venture/risk capital firms;
These landing pads will advance Australia’s digital economy and startup sector by: providing a home base for newly arrived Australian startups seeking to enter the US market; introducing Australian entrepreneurs to venture/risk capital firms; supporting links between American research institutions, companies and their Australian counterparts;
introducing Australian entrepreneurs to venture/risk capital firms; supporting links between American research institutions, companies and their Australian counterparts; And showcasing technologies developed by research agencies such as CSIRO and by Cooperative Research Centres to investors to develop a commercialisation pipeline.
supporting links between American research institutions, companies and their Australian counterparts; And showcasing technologies developed by research agencies such as CSIRO and by Cooperative Research Centres to investors to develop a commercialisation pipeline. This proposal has been recommended by StartupAus and is based on the Kiwi Landing Pad, a successful initiative supporting New Zealand entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley.
And showcasing technologies developed by research agencies such as CSIRO and by Cooperative Research Centres to investors to develop a commercialisation pipeline. This proposal has been recommended by StartupAus and is based on the Kiwi Landing Pad, a successful initiative supporting New Zealand entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley. The Innovate Australia Landing Pad will complement and build on the previous Labor Government’s investment in the Advance Innovation Program.
This proposal has been recommended by StartupAus and is based on the Kiwi Landing Pad, a successful initiative supporting New Zealand entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley. The Innovate Australia Landing Pad will complement and build on the previous Labor Government’s investment in the Advance Innovation Program. With support from corporate sponsors, Australian global talent network, Advance, has since transformed this initiative creating elevate61 which is “designed to enable high performing Australian businesses to fast track their growth into the United States and beyond”.
The Innovate Australia Landing Pad will complement and build on the previous Labor Government’s investment in the Advance Innovation Program. With support from corporate sponsors, Australian global talent network, Advance, has since transformed this initiative creating elevate61 which is “designed to enable high performing Australian businesses to fast track their growth into the United States and beyond”. The Landing Pads will be supported by the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science’s international counsellors network, in collaboration with CSIRO, Austrade and other relevant Australian agencies and non-government organisations.
With support from corporate sponsors, Australian global talent network, Advance, has since transformed this initiative creating elevate61 which is “designed to enable high performing Australian businesses to fast track their growth into the United States and beyond”. The Landing Pads will be supported by the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science’s international counsellors network, in collaboration with CSIRO, Austrade and other relevant Australian agencies and non-government organisations. Innovate Australia will also oversee a similar initiative to support our entrepreneurs and startups to engage in Asian economies, particularly those with mature capital markets, such as Singapore.
The Landing Pads will be supported by the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science’s international counsellors network, in collaboration with CSIRO, Austrade and other relevant Australian agencies and non-government organisations. Innovate Australia will also oversee a similar initiative to support our entrepreneurs and startups to engage in Asian economies, particularly those with mature capital markets, such as Singapore. POSITIVE POLICY
Innovate Australia will also oversee a similar initiative to support our entrepreneurs and startups to engage in Asian economies, particularly those with mature capital markets, such as Singapore. POSITIVE POLICY Greater Budget Transparency
POSITIVE POLICY Greater Budget Transparency The Abbott-Turnbull Liberals have trashed the principles of budget honesty and transparency during their first term in office.
Greater Budget Transparency The Abbott-Turnbull Liberals have trashed the principles of budget honesty and transparency during their first term in office. From the misleading figures included in their first Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook to the politicisation of the most recent Intergenerational Report, this government has shown it is time for Australia to put in place new rules to ensure greater transparency and independence in our national budgeting.
The Abbott-Turnbull Liberals have trashed the principles of budget honesty and transparency during their first term in office. From the misleading figures included in their first Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook to the politicisation of the most recent Intergenerational Report, this government has shown it is time for Australia to put in place new rules to ensure greater transparency and independence in our national budgeting. Labor will give the independent Parliamentary Budget Office an enhanced role in Australia’s macroeconomic reporting to promote stronger fiscal discipline and enhance transparency around Commonwealth Budgets.
From the misleading figures included in their first Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook to the politicisation of the most recent Intergenerational Report, this government has shown it is time for Australia to put in place new rules to ensure greater transparency and independence in our national budgeting. Labor will give the independent Parliamentary Budget Office an enhanced role in Australia’s macroeconomic reporting to promote stronger fiscal discipline and enhance transparency around Commonwealth Budgets. Under Labor, an enhanced Parliamentary Budget Office will: prepare the macroeconomic forecasts that underpin all key Budget statements and updates;
Labor will give the independent Parliamentary Budget Office an enhanced role in Australia’s macroeconomic reporting to promote stronger fiscal discipline and enhance transparency around Commonwealth Budgets. Under Labor, an enhanced Parliamentary Budget Office will: prepare the macroeconomic forecasts that underpin all key Budget statements and updates; prepare and publish the Intergenerational Report every five years;
Under Labor, an enhanced Parliamentary Budget Office will: prepare the macroeconomic forecasts that underpin all key Budget statements and updates; prepare and publish the Intergenerational Report every five years; prepare and publish an annual structural budget balance statement.
prepare and publish the Intergenerational Report every five years; prepare and publish an annual structural budget balance statement. The Australian people and financial markets should be able to trust the integrity of the way budgets are put together.
prepare and publish an annual structural budget balance statement. The Australian people and financial markets should be able to trust the integrity of the way budgets are put together. Unfortunately, the Abbott-Turnbull Government has shown that nothing is sacred when it comes to rewriting political history at the expense of confidence and trust in economic and fiscal decision-making.
The Australian people and financial markets should be able to trust the integrity of the way budgets are put together. Unfortunately, the Abbott-Turnbull Government has shown that nothing is sacred when it comes to rewriting political history at the expense of confidence and trust in economic and fiscal decision-making. The Charter of Budget Honestly served us well up until the last federal election.
Unfortunately, the Abbott-Turnbull Government has shown that nothing is sacred when it comes to rewriting political history at the expense of confidence and trust in economic and fiscal decision-making. The Charter of Budget Honestly served us well up until the last federal election. But it is now time to strengthen it in line with other fiscal authorities around the world.
The Charter of Budget Honestly served us well up until the last federal election. But it is now time to strengthen it in line with other fiscal authorities around the world. Delegating further responsibilities to the independent PBO will strengthen Australia’s budget frameworks that currently underpin our AAA credit rating from all three major ratings agencies, achieved for the first time under Labor.
But it is now time to strengthen it in line with other fiscal authorities around the world. Delegating further responsibilities to the independent PBO will strengthen Australia’s budget frameworks that currently underpin our AAA credit rating from all three major ratings agencies, achieved for the first time under Labor. The vast majority of independent fiscal councils overseas evaluate the long-term sustainability of the government’s finances – transferring responsibility for the Intergenerational Report to the PBO moves Australia in line with other countries.
Delegating further responsibilities to the independent PBO will strengthen Australia’s budget frameworks that currently underpin our AAA credit rating from all three major ratings agencies, achieved for the first time under Labor. The vast majority of independent fiscal councils overseas evaluate the long-term sustainability of the government’s finances – transferring responsibility for the Intergenerational Report to the PBO moves Australia in line with other countries. Annual structural budget balance statements each and every year will also help avoid the misstep of the previous Coalition Government which, despite running headline surpluses, drove the budget into structural deficit towards the end of its tenure – doing so at a time when the economy was already running at full capacity.
The vast majority of independent fiscal councils overseas evaluate the long-term sustainability of the government’s finances – transferring responsibility for the Intergenerational Report to the PBO moves Australia in line with other countries. Annual structural budget balance statements each and every year will also help avoid the misstep of the previous Coalition Government which, despite running headline surpluses, drove the budget into structural deficit towards the end of its tenure – doing so at a time when the economy was already running at full capacity. Labor will ensure the enhanced PBO has the resources it needs to undertake these three new roles and we will work to see these reforms implemented within 12 months of Labor taking office.
Annual structural budget balance statements each and every year will also help avoid the misstep of the previous Coalition Government which, despite running headline surpluses, drove the budget into structural deficit towards the end of its tenure – doing so at a time when the economy was already running at full capacity. Labor will ensure the enhanced PBO has the resources it needs to undertake these three new roles and we will work to see these reforms implemented within 12 months of Labor taking office. Improving outreach
Labor will ensure the enhanced PBO has the resources it needs to undertake these three new roles and we will work to see these reforms implemented within 12 months of Labor taking office. Improving outreach In addition to enhancing the PBO, a Shorten Labor Government will open an Australian Treasury outreach office in Perth to develop closer links with Australian businesses and boost engagement with the nations in our region.
Improving outreach In addition to enhancing the PBO, a Shorten Labor Government will open an Australian Treasury outreach office in Perth to develop closer links with Australian businesses and boost engagement with the nations in our region. This is critical for a better understanding of the Australian economy as well as the challenges confronting different sectors, including the Western Australian economy.
In addition to enhancing the PBO, a Shorten Labor Government will open an Australian Treasury outreach office in Perth to develop closer links with Australian businesses and boost engagement with the nations in our region. This is critical for a better understanding of the Australian economy as well as the challenges confronting different sectors, including the Western Australian economy. The Australian Treasury has some of the best and brightest minds and will benefit from being ‘on the ground’, working more closely with some of Australia’s biggest and most important companies, including resource, agriculture and service-oriented businesses.
This is critical for a better understanding of the Australian economy as well as the challenges confronting different sectors, including the Western Australian economy. The Australian Treasury has some of the best and brightest minds and will benefit from being ‘on the ground’, working more closely with some of Australia’s biggest and most important companies, including resource, agriculture and service-oriented businesses. The office will have a dedicated number of Treasury staff and will be located in the Perth central business district.
The Australian Treasury has some of the best and brightest minds and will benefit from being ‘on the ground’, working more closely with some of Australia’s biggest and most important companies, including resource, agriculture and service-oriented businesses. The office will have a dedicated number of Treasury staff and will be located in the Perth central business district. POSITIVE POLICY
The office will have a dedicated number of Treasury staff and will be located in the Perth central business district. POSITIVE POLICY Challenge Incentives for SMEs
POSITIVE POLICY Challenge Incentives for SMEs Government purchasing decisions are too often steered towards acquiring well established products and services.
Challenge Incentives for SMEs Government purchasing decisions are too often steered towards acquiring well established products and services. Conservative decision-making prevents Commonwealth agencies from engaging effectively with startups and SMEs.
Government purchasing decisions are too often steered towards acquiring well established products and services. Conservative decision-making prevents Commonwealth agencies from engaging effectively with startups and SMEs. This means that new technologies and the offerings of Australia’s innovative SMEs are often bypassed.
Conservative decision-making prevents Commonwealth agencies from engaging effectively with startups and SMEs. This means that new technologies and the offerings of Australia’s innovative SMEs are often bypassed. But with Commonwealth Government procurement worth over $48 billion per year, we should be encouraging departments and agencies to better engage with SMEs and startups, to drive innovation and help Australian entrepreneurs prove the value of their ideas.
This means that new technologies and the offerings of Australia’s innovative SMEs are often bypassed. But with Commonwealth Government procurement worth over $48 billion per year, we should be encouraging departments and agencies to better engage with SMEs and startups, to drive innovation and help Australian entrepreneurs prove the value of their ideas. Labor will trial an ‘AusGov Challenge Platform’ to engage all Australians in the challenges that face Government.
But with Commonwealth Government procurement worth over $48 billion per year, we should be encouraging departments and agencies to better engage with SMEs and startups, to drive innovation and help Australian entrepreneurs prove the value of their ideas. Labor will trial an ‘AusGov Challenge Platform’ to engage all Australians in the challenges that face Government. Similar to challenge.gov in the US, this platform will provide a single portal for government agencies to submit challenges for the public to respond to.
Labor will trial an ‘AusGov Challenge Platform’ to engage all Australians in the challenges that face Government. Similar to challenge.gov in the US, this platform will provide a single portal for government agencies to submit challenges for the public to respond to. The trial will initially engage a group of ten to twelve agencies that are seeking to identify new approaches to utilising data, technology and analytics to solve their policy and management challenges.
Similar to challenge.gov in the US, this platform will provide a single portal for government agencies to submit challenges for the public to respond to. The trial will initially engage a group of ten to twelve agencies that are seeking to identify new approaches to utilising data, technology and analytics to solve their policy and management challenges. These projects – essentially competitions – will be managed through a centralised online platform, with agencies setting reward funding or prizes on the basis of the expected return to government from solving the problem.
The trial will initially engage a group of ten to twelve agencies that are seeking to identify new approaches to utilising data, technology and analytics to solve their policy and management challenges. These projects – essentially competitions – will be managed through a centralised online platform, with agencies setting reward funding or prizes on the basis of the expected return to government from solving the problem. In the United States, for example, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is offering $10,000 in prizes for the creation of a system to automate the identification of endangered right whales using a dataset of aerial photographs.
These projects – essentially competitions – will be managed through a centralised online platform, with agencies setting reward funding or prizes on the basis of the expected return to government from solving the problem. In the United States, for example, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is offering $10,000 in prizes for the creation of a system to automate the identification of endangered right whales using a dataset of aerial photographs. At the other end of the spectrum, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs is offering $300,000 in prizes to create algorithms for identifying redundancies, gaps, conflicts and interactions among care-plan items and other data.
In the United States, for example, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is offering $10,000 in prizes for the creation of a system to automate the identification of endangered right whales using a dataset of aerial photographs. At the other end of the spectrum, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs is offering $300,000 in prizes to create algorithms for identifying redundancies, gaps, conflicts and interactions among care-plan items and other data. Labor will commit $5 million to establish the online challenge platform and build capacity in agencies that choose to participate in the trial.
At the other end of the spectrum, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs is offering $300,000 in prizes to create algorithms for identifying redundancies, gaps, conflicts and interactions among care-plan items and other data. Labor will commit $5 million to establish the online challenge platform and build capacity in agencies that choose to participate in the trial. If successful, the platform will be expanded and the procurement rules and processes amended to enable the challenge platform to grow and adapt as agencies develop new, more complex challenges.
Labor will commit $5 million to establish the online challenge platform and build capacity in agencies that choose to participate in the trial. If successful, the platform will be expanded and the procurement rules and processes amended to enable the challenge platform to grow and adapt as agencies develop new, more complex challenges. POSITIVE POLICY
If successful, the platform will be expanded and the procurement rules and processes amended to enable the challenge platform to grow and adapt as agencies develop new, more complex challenges. POSITIVE POLICY Sharing Economy
POSITIVE POLICY Sharing Economy The sharing economy is changing how Australians buy and sell goods and services.
Sharing Economy The sharing economy is changing how Australians buy and sell goods and services. At the same time, it is changing how we think about work and the dividing line between our private goods and public assets.
The sharing economy is changing how Australians buy and sell goods and services. At the same time, it is changing how we think about work and the dividing line between our private goods and public assets. Labor wants to see all Australians share the benefits of the sharing economy.
At the same time, it is changing how we think about work and the dividing line between our private goods and public assets. Labor wants to see all Australians share the benefits of the sharing economy. We also want to get the rules right to protect workers, consumers and the community.
Labor wants to see all Australians share the benefits of the sharing economy. We also want to get the rules right to protect workers, consumers and the community. Labor’s work on the sharing economy is part of our plan to build a more innovative and entrepreneurial Australia.
We also want to get the rules right to protect workers, consumers and the community. Labor’s work on the sharing economy is part of our plan to build a more innovative and entrepreneurial Australia. We are stepping up to the new challenges and opportunities of the digital economy.
Labor’s work on the sharing economy is part of our plan to build a more innovative and entrepreneurial Australia. We are stepping up to the new challenges and opportunities of the digital economy. Our principle’s on the sharing company comprise: Primary property is yours to share
We are stepping up to the new challenges and opportunities of the digital economy. Our principle’s on the sharing company comprise: Primary property is yours to share New services must support good wages and working conditions
Our principle’s on the sharing company comprise: Primary property is yours to share New services must support good wages and working conditions Everyone must pay their fair share of tax
New services must support good wages and working conditions Everyone must pay their fair share of tax Proper protection for public safety
Everyone must pay their fair share of tax Proper protection for public safety Access for all
Proper protection for public safety Access for all Playing by the rules
Access for all Playing by the rules A Shorten Labor Government will work with state and territory governments to deliver legislative and regulatory reforms which turn Labor’s five sharing economy principles into concrete laws.
Playing by the rules A Shorten Labor Government will work with state and territory governments to deliver legislative and regulatory reforms which turn Labor’s five sharing economy principles into concrete laws. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and the Productivity Commission will be tasked with monitoring developments to determine how well this new regulatory approach is working and the impact on existing markets.
A Shorten Labor Government will work with state and territory governments to deliver legislative and regulatory reforms which turn Labor’s five sharing economy principles into concrete laws. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and the Productivity Commission will be tasked with monitoring developments to determine how well this new regulatory approach is working and the impact on existing markets. POSITIVE POLICY
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and the Productivity Commission will be tasked with monitoring developments to determine how well this new regulatory approach is working and the impact on existing markets. POSITIVE POLICY Keeping Super Fair
POSITIVE POLICY Keeping Super Fair Labor is committed to ensuring the sustainability of the retirement income system in a way that delivers fairness and enables Australians to maintain a comfortable standard of living in retirement.
Keeping Super Fair Labor is committed to ensuring the sustainability of the retirement income system in a way that delivers fairness and enables Australians to maintain a comfortable standard of living in retirement. Tax concessions are an important part of the superannuation system, as they encourage people to contribute funding and preserve these savings until their own retirement.
Labor is committed to ensuring the sustainability of the retirement income system in a way that delivers fairness and enables Australians to maintain a comfortable standard of living in retirement. Tax concessions are an important part of the superannuation system, as they encourage people to contribute funding and preserve these savings until their own retirement. But these tax concessions benefit high income earners more than other Australians and over time will place an increasing burden on the Budget.
Tax concessions are an important part of the superannuation system, as they encourage people to contribute funding and preserve these savings until their own retirement. But these tax concessions benefit high income earners more than other Australians and over time will place an increasing burden on the Budget. This is unsustainable and unfair.
But these tax concessions benefit high income earners more than other Australians and over time will place an increasing burden on the Budget. This is unsustainable and unfair. The Government’s own Financial System Inquiry found that 10 per cent of Australians receive 38 per cent of Australia’s super tax concessions, more than the combined benefit of the bottom 70 per cent of Australians.
This is unsustainable and unfair. The Government’s own Financial System Inquiry found that 10 per cent of Australians receive 38 per cent of Australia’s super tax concessions, more than the combined benefit of the bottom 70 per cent of Australians. Labor’s plan is to put the retirement income system on a sustainable footing by targeting superannuation tax concessions to those that need them the most.
The Government’s own Financial System Inquiry found that 10 per cent of Australians receive 38 per cent of Australia’s super tax concessions, more than the combined benefit of the bottom 70 per cent of Australians. Labor’s plan is to put the retirement income system on a sustainable footing by targeting superannuation tax concessions to those that need them the most. We will:
Labor’s plan is to put the retirement income system on a sustainable footing by targeting superannuation tax concessions to those that need them the most. We will: 1. Reform the tax exemption for earnings on superannuation balances that exceed $1.5 million
We will: 1. Reform the tax exemption for earnings on superannuation balances that exceed $1.5 million The tax-free status of all superannuation earnings is disproportionally beneficial to high income earners and is unsustainable.
1. Reform the tax exemption for earnings on superannuation balances that exceed $1.5 million The tax-free status of all superannuation earnings is disproportionally beneficial to high income earners and is unsustainable. Labor will better target the tax concession for earnings on superannuation assets supporting retirement income streams.
The tax-free status of all superannuation earnings is disproportionally beneficial to high income earners and is unsustainable. Labor will better target the tax concession for earnings on superannuation assets supporting retirement income streams. This measure will only apply to those in retirement.
Labor will better target the tax concession for earnings on superannuation assets supporting retirement income streams. This measure will only apply to those in retirement. The proposed measure would reduce the tax-free concession available to people with annual superannuation incomes from earnings of more than $75,000.
This measure will only apply to those in retirement. The proposed measure would reduce the tax-free concession available to people with annual superannuation incomes from earnings of more than $75,000. From 1 July 2017, future earnings on assets supporting income streams will be taxfree up to $75,000 a year for each individual.
The proposed measure would reduce the tax-free concession available to people with annual superannuation incomes from earnings of more than $75,000. From 1 July 2017, future earnings on assets supporting income streams will be taxfree up to $75,000 a year for each individual. Earnings above the $75,000 threshold will attract the same concessional rate of 15 per cent that applies to earnings in the accumulation phase.
From 1 July 2017, future earnings on assets supporting income streams will be taxfree up to $75,000 a year for each individual. Earnings above the $75,000 threshold will attract the same concessional rate of 15 per cent that applies to earnings in the accumulation phase. This measure will affect approximately 60,000 superannuation account holders with superannuation balances in excess of $1.5 million.
Earnings above the $75,000 threshold will attract the same concessional rate of 15 per cent that applies to earnings in the accumulation phase. This measure will affect approximately 60,000 superannuation account holders with superannuation balances in excess of $1.5 million. 2. Reduce the Higher Income Superannuation Charge (HISC) threshold from $300,000 to $250,000
This measure will affect approximately 60,000 superannuation account holders with superannuation balances in excess of $1.5 million. 2. Reduce the Higher Income Superannuation Charge (HISC) threshold from $300,000 to $250,000 Current superannuation tax concessions provide greater benefit to people on high-incomes than people on average incomes.
2. Reduce the Higher Income Superannuation Charge (HISC) threshold from $300,000 to $250,000 Current superannuation tax concessions provide greater benefit to people on high-incomes than people on average incomes. For instance, someone on $250,000 currently receives a concession of 30 per cent from their top marginal tax rate on superannuation contributions, while someone on $35,000 currently receives a concession of only 4 per cent from their top marginal tax rate.
Current superannuation tax concessions provide greater benefit to people on high-incomes than people on average incomes. For instance, someone on $250,000 currently receives a concession of 30 per cent from their top marginal tax rate on superannuation contributions, while someone on $35,000 currently receives a concession of only 4 per cent from their top marginal tax rate. We will improve this measure by lowering the HISC threshold to $250,000.
For instance, someone on $250,000 currently receives a concession of 30 per cent from their top marginal tax rate on superannuation contributions, while someone on $35,000 currently receives a concession of only 4 per cent from their top marginal tax rate. We will improve this measure by lowering the HISC threshold to $250,000. Around 110,000 people will be affected by the new arrangements.
We will improve this measure by lowering the HISC threshold to $250,000. Around 110,000 people will be affected by the new arrangements. This would more closely align the concessions receive by those on middle incomes with those on very high incomes, so that tax relief for superannuation contributions are distributed more fairly and sustainably.
Around 110,000 people will be affected by the new arrangements. This would more closely align the concessions receive by those on middle incomes with those on very high incomes, so that tax relief for superannuation contributions are distributed more fairly and sustainably. Together, these measures will save $14.3 billion over the decade, allowing Labor to invest in other important areas like schools, hospitals and keeping the pension strong.
This would more closely align the concessions receive by those on middle incomes with those on very high incomes, so that tax relief for superannuation contributions are distributed more fairly and sustainably. Together, these measures will save $14.3 billion over the decade, allowing Labor to invest in other important areas like schools, hospitals and keeping the pension strong. POSITIVE POLICY
Together, these measures will save $14.3 billion over the decade, allowing Labor to invest in other important areas like schools, hospitals and keeping the pension strong. POSITIVE POLICY Entrepreneur Visas
POSITIVE POLICY Entrepreneur Visas The UK, Singapore, New Zealand, Ireland and a number of other countries have all created specific visa policies to attract a growing pool of early-stage entrepreneurs.
Entrepreneur Visas The UK, Singapore, New Zealand, Ireland and a number of other countries have all created specific visa policies to attract a growing pool of early-stage entrepreneurs. Labor will introduce two new visa categories that will help attract the best global entrepreneurial talent to help build Australia’s growing startup ecosystem.
The UK, Singapore, New Zealand, Ireland and a number of other countries have all created specific visa policies to attract a growing pool of early-stage entrepreneurs. Labor will introduce two new visa categories that will help attract the best global entrepreneurial talent to help build Australia’s growing startup ecosystem. Startup Entrepreneurial Visa
Labor will introduce two new visa categories that will help attract the best global entrepreneurial talent to help build Australia’s growing startup ecosystem. Startup Entrepreneurial Visa The Startup Entrepreneurial Visa will be provided annually to 2,000 global entrepreneurs looking to establish themselves in Australia;
Startup Entrepreneurial Visa The Startup Entrepreneurial Visa will be provided annually to 2,000 global entrepreneurs looking to establish themselves in Australia; This visa will be provided to applicants with proven access to capital [in the order of around $200,000] that they will invest in a startup venture in Australia (though less if funding has been provided by a venture capital firm registered with the Australian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association Limited or by startup accelerators and incubators);
The Startup Entrepreneurial Visa will be provided annually to 2,000 global entrepreneurs looking to establish themselves in Australia; This visa will be provided to applicants with proven access to capital [in the order of around $200,000] that they will invest in a startup venture in Australia (though less if funding has been provided by a venture capital firm registered with the Australian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association Limited or by startup accelerators and incubators); This visa category will run for a maximum of 3 years, though visas may be extended for another year or converted to permanent residence after 2 years if all eligibility requirements are met.
This visa will be provided to applicants with proven access to capital [in the order of around $200,000] that they will invest in a startup venture in Australia (though less if funding has been provided by a venture capital firm registered with the Australian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association Limited or by startup accelerators and incubators); This visa category will run for a maximum of 3 years, though visas may be extended for another year or converted to permanent residence after 2 years if all eligibility requirements are met. Graduate Startup Entrepreneurial Visa
This visa category will run for a maximum of 3 years, though visas may be extended for another year or converted to permanent residence after 2 years if all eligibility requirements are met. Graduate Startup Entrepreneurial Visa This new visa will be provided annually to 2,000 university graduates who have a credible and genuine startup business idea.
Graduate Startup Entrepreneurial Visa This new visa will be provided annually to 2,000 university graduates who have a credible and genuine startup business idea. Graduates will be allowed to stay in Australia for 1 year to establish a startup business after graduation.
This new visa will be provided annually to 2,000 university graduates who have a credible and genuine startup business idea. Graduates will be allowed to stay in Australia for 1 year to establish a startup business after graduation. Graduates can apply to extend this visa for a second year provided they have a new endorsement letter from their higher education institution confirming they have made satisfactory progress in developing their business.
Graduates will be allowed to stay in Australia for 1 year to establish a startup business after graduation. Graduates can apply to extend this visa for a second year provided they have a new endorsement letter from their higher education institution confirming they have made satisfactory progress in developing their business. There will be no upfront funding requirement for this visa, though graduates will require endorsement from a participating higher education institution.
Graduates can apply to extend this visa for a second year provided they have a new endorsement letter from their higher education institution confirming they have made satisfactory progress in developing their business. There will be no upfront funding requirement for this visa, though graduates will require endorsement from a participating higher education institution. POSITIVE POLICY
There will be no upfront funding requirement for this visa, though graduates will require endorsement from a participating higher education institution. POSITIVE POLICY Innovation Investment Partnership
POSITIVE POLICY Innovation Investment Partnership Historically, Labor has been well placed in bringing together groups to work as one for the national economic interest – a major economic priority right now must be opening up pathways to encourage stronger investment flows towards innovation activity in this country.
Innovation Investment Partnership Historically, Labor has been well placed in bringing together groups to work as one for the national economic interest – a major economic priority right now must be opening up pathways to encourage stronger investment flows towards innovation activity in this country. Labor will establish an Innovation Investment Partnership, bringing together venture capital, superannuation fund and startup stakeholders – designed to identify and overcome barriers to investment in Australian-based VC funds.
Historically, Labor has been well placed in bringing together groups to work as one for the national economic interest – a major economic priority right now must be opening up pathways to encourage stronger investment flows towards innovation activity in this country. Labor will establish an Innovation Investment Partnership, bringing together venture capital, superannuation fund and startup stakeholders – designed to identify and overcome barriers to investment in Australian-based VC funds. It will also explore opportunities to develop mechanisms that encourage the superannuation sector to invest in and support Australian venture capital, as occurs in almost every other developed economy in the world.
Labor will establish an Innovation Investment Partnership, bringing together venture capital, superannuation fund and startup stakeholders – designed to identify and overcome barriers to investment in Australian-based VC funds. It will also explore opportunities to develop mechanisms that encourage the superannuation sector to invest in and support Australian venture capital, as occurs in almost every other developed economy in the world. Building the linkages between VCs and super funds will provide an added longer term benefit for startups – sharpening up their commercial and business acumen through the process of seeking funding support.
It will also explore opportunities to develop mechanisms that encourage the superannuation sector to invest in and support Australian venture capital, as occurs in almost every other developed economy in the world. Building the linkages between VCs and super funds will provide an added longer term benefit for startups – sharpening up their commercial and business acumen through the process of seeking funding support. POSITIVE POLICY
Building the linkages between VCs and super funds will provide an added longer term benefit for startups – sharpening up their commercial and business acumen through the process of seeking funding support. POSITIVE POLICY No Increase to the GST
POSITIVE POLICY No Increase to the GST A 15 per cent GST on everything will make families pay more for what they need the most.
No Increase to the GST A 15 per cent GST on everything will make families pay more for what they need the most. Malcolm Turnbull says he doesn’t want to increase the GST to 15% on everything, but make no mistake after the election Malcolm Turnbull will try and increase the GST.
A 15 per cent GST on everything will make families pay more for what they need the most. Malcolm Turnbull says he doesn’t want to increase the GST to 15% on everything, but make no mistake after the election Malcolm Turnbull will try and increase the GST. On the GST just like on marriage equality and climate change, Malcolm Turnbull says one thing but he does another.
Malcolm Turnbull says he doesn’t want to increase the GST to 15% on everything, but make no mistake after the election Malcolm Turnbull will try and increase the GST. On the GST just like on marriage equality and climate change, Malcolm Turnbull says one thing but he does another. Malcolm Turnbull is committed to increasing the GST.
On the GST just like on marriage equality and climate change, Malcolm Turnbull says one thing but he does another. Malcolm Turnbull is committed to increasing the GST. The Liberals can’t be trusted on the GST, after all John Howard said we would ‘never ever’ have a GST, and then after he had won an election he set about introducing a GST.
Malcolm Turnbull is committed to increasing the GST. The Liberals can’t be trusted on the GST, after all John Howard said we would ‘never ever’ have a GST, and then after he had won an election he set about introducing a GST. Labor knows that increasing the GST just doesn’t make sense: NATSEM and Parliamentary Budget Office modelling shows an increase in the GST would see those least able to afford it pay the biggest share of their incomes in GST.
The Liberals can’t be trusted on the GST, after all John Howard said we would ‘never ever’ have a GST, and then after he had won an election he set about introducing a GST. Labor knows that increasing the GST just doesn’t make sense: NATSEM and Parliamentary Budget Office modelling shows an increase in the GST would see those least able to afford it pay the biggest share of their incomes in GST. Labor wants to talk about tax reform in the areas of ensuring multinational companies pay their fair share, and making our superannuation system fairer.
Labor knows that increasing the GST just doesn’t make sense: NATSEM and Parliamentary Budget Office modelling shows an increase in the GST would see those least able to afford it pay the biggest share of their incomes in GST. Labor wants to talk about tax reform in the areas of ensuring multinational companies pay their fair share, and making our superannuation system fairer. But increasing the GST? It will increase the cost of everything and it’s just not fair.
Labor wants to talk about tax reform in the areas of ensuring multinational companies pay their fair share, and making our superannuation system fairer. But increasing the GST? It will increase the cost of everything and it’s just not fair. POSITIVE POLICY
But increasing the GST? It will increase the cost of everything and it’s just not fair. POSITIVE POLICY Positive Plan on Housing Affordability - Negative Gearing Reform
POSITIVE POLICY Positive Plan on Housing Affordability - Negative Gearing Reform For most young families in Australia, the dream of purchasing and owning their own home is almost completely out of reach.
Positive Plan on Housing Affordability - Negative Gearing Reform For most young families in Australia, the dream of purchasing and owning their own home is almost completely out of reach. Working and middle class families are increasingly being priced out of the housing market.
For most young families in Australia, the dream of purchasing and owning their own home is almost completely out of reach. Working and middle class families are increasingly being priced out of the housing market. Ownership rates for young people aged 25-34 have spiralled downwards in recent years from 60% to 48%.
Working and middle class families are increasingly being priced out of the housing market. Ownership rates for young people aged 25-34 have spiralled downwards in recent years from 60% to 48%. Young people are being forced to take on levels of debt unimaginable just a few decades ago.
Ownership rates for young people aged 25-34 have spiralled downwards in recent years from 60% to 48%. Young people are being forced to take on levels of debt unimaginable just a few decades ago. With first home buyers making up just 1 out of 7 of all home purchases, we have to do better.
Young people are being forced to take on levels of debt unimaginable just a few decades ago. With first home buyers making up just 1 out of 7 of all home purchases, we have to do better. It’s well and truly time someone did something about making housing more affordable in Australia.
With first home buyers making up just 1 out of 7 of all home purchases, we have to do better. It’s well and truly time someone did something about making housing more affordable in Australia. That’s why Labor has announced a policy that will help level the playing field for first home buyers competing with investors.
It’s well and truly time someone did something about making housing more affordable in Australia. That’s why Labor has announced a policy that will help level the playing field for first home buyers competing with investors. Labor will reform negative gearing effective from 1 July 2017, a policy which will help put the Australian dream of home ownership back within the reach of middle and working class families.
That’s why Labor has announced a policy that will help level the playing field for first home buyers competing with investors. Labor will reform negative gearing effective from 1 July 2017, a policy which will help put the Australian dream of home ownership back within the reach of middle and working class families. Australia aspires to be a fair society and we expect our tax system to align with this aspiration.
Labor will reform negative gearing effective from 1 July 2017, a policy which will help put the Australian dream of home ownership back within the reach of middle and working class families. Australia aspires to be a fair society and we expect our tax system to align with this aspiration. For most Australians this is the case – their tax is withheld fortnightly on the basis of their wages.
Australia aspires to be a fair society and we expect our tax system to align with this aspiration. For most Australians this is the case – their tax is withheld fortnightly on the basis of their wages. The more an employee earns, the greater the amount of tax they pay.
For most Australians this is the case – their tax is withheld fortnightly on the basis of their wages. The more an employee earns, the greater the amount of tax they pay. This simple principle of progressive tax scales is a fundamental pillar of our tax system,  and ensures that the burden of tax falls on those most able to bear it.
The more an employee earns, the greater the amount of tax they pay. This simple principle of progressive tax scales is a fundamental pillar of our tax system,  and ensures that the burden of tax falls on those most able to bear it. While this principle applies to fortnightly pay cheques, it does not apply to other aspects of the tax system.
This simple principle of progressive tax scales is a fundamental pillar of our tax system,  and ensures that the burden of tax falls on those most able to bear it. While this principle applies to fortnightly pay cheques, it does not apply to other aspects of the tax system. Significant tax subsidies are available for people that hold investments, establishing a significantly more favourable tax basis for holding capital, rather than earning income.
While this principle applies to fortnightly pay cheques, it does not apply to other aspects of the tax system. Significant tax subsidies are available for people that hold investments, establishing a significantly more favourable tax basis for holding capital, rather than earning income. Higher income Australians are able to use these tax subsidies to reduce the income tax they pay, primarily through negatively gearing property.
Significant tax subsidies are available for people that hold investments, establishing a significantly more favourable tax basis for holding capital, rather than earning income. Higher income Australians are able to use these tax subsidies to reduce the income tax they pay, primarily through negatively gearing property. Ultimately, a dollar of tax avoided by high income Australians is an extra dollar of tax paid by all other Australians.
Higher income Australians are able to use these tax subsidies to reduce the income tax they pay, primarily through negatively gearing property. Ultimately, a dollar of tax avoided by high income Australians is an extra dollar of tax paid by all other Australians. Labor is committed to ensuring that the tax system is fair for all Australians.
Ultimately, a dollar of tax avoided by high income Australians is an extra dollar of tax paid by all other Australians. Labor is committed to ensuring that the tax system is fair for all Australians. Labor will reform negative gearing to ensure that our tax system is fair, sustainable and targets jobs and growth.
Labor is committed to ensuring that the tax system is fair for all Australians. Labor will reform negative gearing to ensure that our tax system is fair, sustainable and targets jobs and growth. Negative gearing refers to the situation where investors make an investment (mostly in property) that loses money in the short term (e.g. loan and related costs are greater than rental income), in the expectation of making capital gains in the future.
Labor will reform negative gearing to ensure that our tax system is fair, sustainable and targets jobs and growth. Negative gearing refers to the situation where investors make an investment (mostly in property) that loses money in the short term (e.g. loan and related costs are greater than rental income), in the expectation of making capital gains in the future. The investor can deduct any losses associated with the investment from their salary and wage income.
Negative gearing refers to the situation where investors make an investment (mostly in property) that loses money in the short term (e.g. loan and related costs are greater than rental income), in the expectation of making capital gains in the future. The investor can deduct any losses associated with the investment from their salary and wage income. Labor will limit negative gearing to new housing from 1 July 2017.
The investor can deduct any losses associated with the investment from their salary and wage income. Labor will limit negative gearing to new housing from 1 July 2017. All investments made before this date will not be affected by this change and will be fully grandfathered.
Labor will limit negative gearing to new housing from 1 July 2017. All investments made before this date will not be affected by this change and will be fully grandfathered. This will mean that taxpayers will continue to be able to deduct net rental losses against their wage income, providing the losses come from newly constructed housing.
All investments made before this date will not be affected by this change and will be fully grandfathered. This will mean that taxpayers will continue to be able to deduct net rental losses against their wage income, providing the losses come from newly constructed housing. From 1 July 2017 losses from new investments in shares and existing properties can still be used to offset investment income tax liabilities.
This will mean that taxpayers will continue to be able to deduct net rental losses against their wage income, providing the losses come from newly constructed housing. From 1 July 2017 losses from new investments in shares and existing properties can still be used to offset investment income tax liabilities. These losses can also continue to be carried forward to offset the final capital gain on the investment.
From 1 July 2017 losses from new investments in shares and existing properties can still be used to offset investment income tax liabilities. These losses can also continue to be carried forward to offset the final capital gain on the investment. POSITIVE POLICY
These losses can also continue to be carried forward to offset the final capital gain on the investment. POSITIVE POLICY Positive Plan on Housing Affordability - Capital Gains Tax Reform
POSITIVE POLICY Positive Plan on Housing Affordability - Capital Gains Tax Reform For most young families in Australia, the dream of purchasing and owning their own home is almost completely out of reach.
Positive Plan on Housing Affordability - Capital Gains Tax Reform For most young families in Australia, the dream of purchasing and owning their own home is almost completely out of reach. Working and middle class families are increasingly being priced out of the housing market.
It’s well and truly time someone did something about making housing more affordable in Australia. That’s why Labor has announced a policy that will help level the playing field for first home buyers competing with investors. Labor will reform the capital tax discount effective from 1 July 2017, a policy which will help put the Australian dream of home ownership back within the reach of middle and working class families.
That’s why Labor has announced a policy that will help level the playing field for first home buyers competing with investors. Labor will reform the capital tax discount effective from 1 July 2017, a policy which will help put the Australian dream of home ownership back within the reach of middle and working class families. Australia aspires to be a fair society and we expect our tax system to align with this aspiration.
Labor will reform the capital tax discount effective from 1 July 2017, a policy which will help put the Australian dream of home ownership back within the reach of middle and working class families. Australia aspires to be a fair society and we expect our tax system to align with this aspiration. Ultimately, a dollar of tax avoided by high income Australians is an extra dollar of tax paid by all other Australians.
Australia aspires to be a fair society and we expect our tax system to align with this aspiration. Ultimately, a dollar of tax avoided by high income Australians is an extra dollar of tax paid by all other Australians. Labor is committed to ensuring that the tax system is fair for all Australians.
Ultimately, a dollar of tax avoided by high income Australians is an extra dollar of tax paid by all other Australians. Labor is committed to ensuring that the tax system is fair for all Australians. Labor will halve the capital gains discount for all assets purchased after 1 July 2017. This will reduce the capital gains tax discount for assets that are held longer than 12 months from the current 50 per cent to 25 per cent.
Labor is committed to ensuring that the tax system is fair for all Australians. Labor will halve the capital gains discount for all assets purchased after 1 July 2017. This will reduce the capital gains tax discount for assets that are held longer than 12 months from the current 50 per cent to 25 per cent. All investments made before this date will not be affected by this change and will be fully grandfathered.
Labor will halve the capital gains discount for all assets purchased after 1 July 2017. This will reduce the capital gains tax discount for assets that are held longer than 12 months from the current 50 per cent to 25 per cent. All investments made before this date will not be affected by this change and will be fully grandfathered. This policy change will also not affect investments made by superannuation funds.
All investments made before this date will not be affected by this change and will be fully grandfathered. This policy change will also not affect investments made by superannuation funds. The CGT discount will not change for small business assets.
This policy change will also not affect investments made by superannuation funds. The CGT discount will not change for small business assets. This will ensure that no small businesses are worse off under these changes.
The CGT discount will not change for small business assets. This will ensure that no small businesses are worse off under these changes. Labor will consult with industry, relevant stakeholders and State governments on further design and implementation details ahead of the start date for both these proposals.
This will ensure that no small businesses are worse off under these changes. Labor will consult with industry, relevant stakeholders and State governments on further design and implementation details ahead of the start date for both these proposals. POSITIVE POLICY
Labor will consult with industry, relevant stakeholders and State governments on further design and implementation details ahead of the start date for both these proposals. POSITIVE POLICY Comprehensive Credit Reporting
POSITIVE POLICY Comprehensive Credit Reporting In Australia, the traditional form of financing a new small business, using personal housing as collateral, is becoming more and more difficult for young people with a new idea.
Comprehensive Credit Reporting In Australia, the traditional form of financing a new small business, using personal housing as collateral, is becoming more and more difficult for young people with a new idea. This is why Labor wants to make it easier for potential new small business owners to access to finance and promote competition in small business lending.
In Australia, the traditional form of financing a new small business, using personal housing as collateral, is becoming more and more difficult for young people with a new idea. This is why Labor wants to make it easier for potential new small business owners to access to finance and promote competition in small business lending. We already know how important information is when making investment decisions.
This is why Labor wants to make it easier for potential new small business owners to access to finance and promote competition in small business lending. We already know how important information is when making investment decisions. Comprehensive Credit Reporting is about sharing positive client information to allow financial lenders to make better decisions.
We already know how important information is when making investment decisions. Comprehensive Credit Reporting is about sharing positive client information to allow financial lenders to make better decisions. Allowing more lenders to access positive information about clients, such as good repayment histories on credit cards and regular contributions to savings accounts, will promote competition for small business financing in the banking sector.
Comprehensive Credit Reporting is about sharing positive client information to allow financial lenders to make better decisions. Allowing more lenders to access positive information about clients, such as good repayment histories on credit cards and regular contributions to savings accounts, will promote competition for small business financing in the banking sector. This is good for consumers, good for small business and good for banks.
Allowing more lenders to access positive information about clients, such as good repayment histories on credit cards and regular contributions to savings accounts, will promote competition for small business financing in the banking sector. This is good for consumers, good for small business and good for banks. David Murray noted “personal credit history is a major factor in credit providers’ decisions to lend to consumers, but also to new business ventures and smaller firms”.
This is good for consumers, good for small business and good for banks. David Murray noted “personal credit history is a major factor in credit providers’ decisions to lend to consumers, but also to new business ventures and smaller firms”. Historically, Australian banks have shared negative credit information.
David Murray noted “personal credit history is a major factor in credit providers’ decisions to lend to consumers, but also to new business ventures and smaller firms”. Historically, Australian banks have shared negative credit information. Yet we lag the world when it comes to sharing positive information.
Historically, Australian banks have shared negative credit information. Yet we lag the world when it comes to sharing positive information. This inhibits competition and reduces the potential number of successful loan applications.
Yet we lag the world when it comes to sharing positive information. This inhibits competition and reduces the potential number of successful loan applications. Other OECD countries like Japan and New Zealand have pushed ahead with positive credit reporting.
This inhibits competition and reduces the potential number of successful loan applications. Other OECD countries like Japan and New Zealand have pushed ahead with positive credit reporting. Importantly, while supporting consumers and potential new small businesses, positive credit reporting also has a benign economic impact.
Other OECD countries like Japan and New Zealand have pushed ahead with positive credit reporting. Importantly, while supporting consumers and potential new small businesses, positive credit reporting also has a benign economic impact. An ACIL Tasman study found a one-off improvement in capital productivity of 0.1 per cent, worth up to $5.3 billion over a decade.
Importantly, while supporting consumers and potential new small businesses, positive credit reporting also has a benign economic impact. An ACIL Tasman study found a one-off improvement in capital productivity of 0.1 per cent, worth up to $5.3 billion over a decade. International studies also show a decline in the default rate of loan applications.
An ACIL Tasman study found a one-off improvement in capital productivity of 0.1 per cent, worth up to $5.3 billion over a decade. International studies also show a decline in the default rate of loan applications. David Murray recommended a formal review into Comprehensive Credit Reporting and Labor will undertake that review.
International studies also show a decline in the default rate of loan applications. David Murray recommended a formal review into Comprehensive Credit Reporting and Labor will undertake that review. If the review finds the industry code isn’t up to scratch, we will introduce mandatory reporting to share positive credit information amongst lenders.
David Murray recommended a formal review into Comprehensive Credit Reporting and Labor will undertake that review. If the review finds the industry code isn’t up to scratch, we will introduce mandatory reporting to share positive credit information amongst lenders. The message is clear.
If the review finds the industry code isn’t up to scratch, we will introduce mandatory reporting to share positive credit information amongst lenders. The message is clear. If you want to start a business, you can and a Shorten Labor Government will help you.
The message is clear. If you want to start a business, you can and a Shorten Labor Government will help you. If you already own a small business, a Shorten Labor Government will support you.
If you want to start a business, you can and a Shorten Labor Government will help you. If you already own a small business, a Shorten Labor Government will support you. POSITIVE POLICY
If you already own a small business, a Shorten Labor Government will support you. POSITIVE POLICY Multinational Tax Transparency
POSITIVE POLICY Multinational Tax Transparency Labor will continue to shine light on the dark corners of multinational tax.
Multinational Tax Transparency Labor will continue to shine light on the dark corners of multinational tax. Making multinationals pay their fair share has always been a Labor agenda.
Labor will continue to shine light on the dark corners of multinational tax. Making multinationals pay their fair share has always been a Labor agenda. In government, we closed loopholes and improved transparency, over the repeated objections of the Liberals.
Making multinationals pay their fair share has always been a Labor agenda. In government, we closed loopholes and improved transparency, over the repeated objections of the Liberals. From Opposition, we have led the debate, releasing strong policies to reduce excessive debt-loading and properly resource the tax office.
In government, we closed loopholes and improved transparency, over the repeated objections of the Liberals. From Opposition, we have led the debate, releasing strong policies to reduce excessive debt-loading and properly resource the tax office. The Government is still welcome to adopt our $7.2 billion package.
From Opposition, we have led the debate, releasing strong policies to reduce excessive debt-loading and properly resource the tax office. The Government is still welcome to adopt our $7.2 billion package. If elected to Government, Labor will introduce an additional comprehensive suite of new measures to increase transparency on the tax affairs of multinational corporations.
The Government is still welcome to adopt our $7.2 billion package. If elected to Government, Labor will introduce an additional comprehensive suite of new measures to increase transparency on the tax affairs of multinational corporations. In Government, Labor will: Increase penalties for non-compliance with country-by-country reporting:
If elected to Government, Labor will introduce an additional comprehensive suite of new measures to increase transparency on the tax affairs of multinational corporations. In Government, Labor will: Increase penalties for non-compliance with country-by-country reporting: It is simply wrong that the current penalty for failing to file country-by-country reports is a mere $5400 – less than you get for streaking across the SCG.
In Government, Labor will: Increase penalties for non-compliance with country-by-country reporting: It is simply wrong that the current penalty for failing to file country-by-country reports is a mere $5400 – less than you get for streaking across the SCG. Labor will increase that penalty 50 times.
It is simply wrong that the current penalty for failing to file country-by-country reports is a mere $5400 – less than you get for streaking across the SCG. Labor will increase that penalty 50 times. Should a company continue non-compliance after the maximum fine is reached, the Commissioner of Taxation is empowered to conduct a broad review of the company’s tax affairs.
Labor will increase that penalty 50 times. Should a company continue non-compliance after the maximum fine is reached, the Commissioner of Taxation is empowered to conduct a broad review of the company’s tax affairs. Restore the $100 million threshold for reporting the tax affairs of large private firms bringing them back in line with public companies:
Should a company continue non-compliance after the maximum fine is reached, the Commissioner of Taxation is empowered to conduct a broad review of the company’s tax affairs. Restore the $100 million threshold for reporting the tax affairs of large private firms bringing them back in line with public companies: Labor’s original threshold was watered-down in a dirty deal between the Coalition and the Greens last year, with 600 companies being shielded from public scrutiny as a result.
Restore the $100 million threshold for reporting the tax affairs of large private firms bringing them back in line with public companies: Labor’s original threshold was watered-down in a dirty deal between the Coalition and the Greens last year, with 600 companies being shielded from public scrutiny as a result. Obligation to disclose the beneficial ownership for Australian legal identities:
Labor’s original threshold was watered-down in a dirty deal between the Coalition and the Greens last year, with 600 companies being shielded from public scrutiny as a result. Obligation to disclose the beneficial ownership for Australian legal identities: Labor will ensure that the G20 principles Australia committed to at the G20 summit in Brisbane in 2014, which are based on guidance from the Financial Action Task Force, are implemented fully and quickly to ensure that Australia cannot be used as a destination for money-laundering, tax evasion, terrorism financing or other criminal behaviour.
Obligation to disclose the beneficial ownership for Australian legal identities: Labor will ensure that the G20 principles Australia committed to at the G20 summit in Brisbane in 2014, which are based on guidance from the Financial Action Task Force, are implemented fully and quickly to ensure that Australia cannot be used as a destination for money-laundering, tax evasion, terrorism financing or other criminal behaviour. This will be achieved by establishing a publicly accessible central registry of the beneficial ownership of companies, trusts and other corporate structures.
Labor will ensure that the G20 principles Australia committed to at the G20 summit in Brisbane in 2014, which are based on guidance from the Financial Action Task Force, are implemented fully and quickly to ensure that Australia cannot be used as a destination for money-laundering, tax evasion, terrorism financing or other criminal behaviour. This will be achieved by establishing a publicly accessible central registry of the beneficial ownership of companies, trusts and other corporate structures. The Coalition – which voted against every multinational tax avoidance reform Labor introduced in government - refuses to take this issue seriously.
This will be achieved by establishing a publicly accessible central registry of the beneficial ownership of companies, trusts and other corporate structures. The Coalition – which voted against every multinational tax avoidance reform Labor introduced in government - refuses to take this issue seriously. The occasional measures they announce are ad hoc and only in response to the pressure applied by Labor and public outcry.
The Coalition – which voted against every multinational tax avoidance reform Labor introduced in government - refuses to take this issue seriously. The occasional measures they announce are ad hoc and only in response to the pressure applied by Labor and public outcry. The government’s refusal to ensure companies and individuals pay their fair share of tax demonstrates once again that it has forgotten small business and ordinary people.
The occasional measures they announce are ad hoc and only in response to the pressure applied by Labor and public outcry. The government’s refusal to ensure companies and individuals pay their fair share of tax demonstrates once again that it has forgotten small business and ordinary people. When large corporations and wealthy individuals use loopholes in our tax laws and secret tax havens to avoid paying their fair share of tax in Australia, all Australians suffer through higher taxes or poorer government infrastructure and services.
The government’s refusal to ensure companies and individuals pay their fair share of tax demonstrates once again that it has forgotten small business and ordinary people. When large corporations and wealthy individuals use loopholes in our tax laws and secret tax havens to avoid paying their fair share of tax in Australia, all Australians suffer through higher taxes or poorer government infrastructure and services. As Australia’s Tax Commissioner Chris Jordan told the Senate Estimates Committee “(O)ur Australian tax system is under fire from the actions of multinationals and large companies seeking to abuse it.”
When large corporations and wealthy individuals use loopholes in our tax laws and secret tax havens to avoid paying their fair share of tax in Australia, all Australians suffer through higher taxes or poorer government infrastructure and services. As Australia’s Tax Commissioner Chris Jordan told the Senate Estimates Committee “(O)ur Australian tax system is under fire from the actions of multinationals and large companies seeking to abuse it.” Now Australians know that if you want a party that gets tough on multinationals, vote Labor.
As Australia’s Tax Commissioner Chris Jordan told the Senate Estimates Committee “(O)ur Australian tax system is under fire from the actions of multinationals and large companies seeking to abuse it.” Now Australians know that if you want a party that gets tough on multinationals, vote Labor. If you want a party that gets tough on Medicare, vote Liberal.
Now Australians know that if you want a party that gets tough on multinationals, vote Labor. If you want a party that gets tough on Medicare, vote Liberal. POSITIVE POLICY
If you want a party that gets tough on Medicare, vote Liberal. POSITIVE POLICY Protecting Paid Parental Leave
POSITIVE POLICY Protecting Paid Parental Leave A Shorten Labor Government will put people first by reversing Malcolm Turnbull’s unfair cuts to paid parental leave.
Protecting Paid Parental Leave A Shorten Labor Government will put people first by reversing Malcolm Turnbull’s unfair cuts to paid parental leave. Under Labor’s policy, each year 80,000 families with new babies will be as much as $11,800 better off than they would be under the Liberals.
A Shorten Labor Government will put people first by reversing Malcolm Turnbull’s unfair cuts to paid parental leave. Under Labor’s policy, each year 80,000 families with new babies will be as much as $11,800 better off than they would be under the Liberals. By contrast, if Malcolm Turnbull is re-elected, new mums will be forced to choose between returning to work early and missing out on time with their newborn, or staying at home and having their living standards drastically reduced.
Under Labor’s policy, each year 80,000 families with new babies will be as much as $11,800 better off than they would be under the Liberals. By contrast, if Malcolm Turnbull is re-elected, new mums will be forced to choose between returning to work early and missing out on time with their newborn, or staying at home and having their living standards drastically reduced. Last year on Mother’s Day – the Liberal Government announced huge cuts to Labor’s paid parental leave scheme.
By contrast, if Malcolm Turnbull is re-elected, new mums will be forced to choose between returning to work early and missing out on time with their newborn, or staying at home and having their living standards drastically reduced. Last year on Mother’s Day – the Liberal Government announced huge cuts to Labor’s paid parental leave scheme. Senior Liberal Ministers disgracefully labelled hardworking mothers double-dippers, rorters and fraudsters.
Last year on Mother’s Day – the Liberal Government announced huge cuts to Labor’s paid parental leave scheme. Senior Liberal Ministers disgracefully labelled hardworking mothers double-dippers, rorters and fraudsters. Malcolm Turnbull locked in these cuts to paid parental leave in his Budget.
Senior Liberal Ministers disgracefully labelled hardworking mothers double-dippers, rorters and fraudsters. Malcolm Turnbull locked in these cuts to paid parental leave in his Budget. These cuts are scheduled to begin after the election.
Malcolm Turnbull locked in these cuts to paid parental leave in his Budget. These cuts are scheduled to begin after the election. If Labor is elected, we will immediately end the Liberals’ war on working mums.
These cuts are scheduled to begin after the election. If Labor is elected, we will immediately end the Liberals’ war on working mums. We will protect their paid parental leave entitlements and their living standards.
If Labor is elected, we will immediately end the Liberals’ war on working mums. We will protect their paid parental leave entitlements and their living standards. The choice for families is clear this election: Malcolm Turnbull and the Liberals will cut paid parental leave, cut family payments and cut penalty rates, all while giving tax cuts to millionaires and multinationals.
We will protect their paid parental leave entitlements and their living standards. The choice for families is clear this election: Malcolm Turnbull and the Liberals will cut paid parental leave, cut family payments and cut penalty rates, all while giving tax cuts to millionaires and multinationals. Labor will put people first.
The choice for families is clear this election: Malcolm Turnbull and the Liberals will cut paid parental leave, cut family payments and cut penalty rates, all while giving tax cuts to millionaires and multinationals. Labor will put people first. We will protect paid parental leave for young families.
Labor will put people first. We will protect paid parental leave for young families. In 2011, Labor delivered Australia’s first national paid parental leave scheme.
We will protect paid parental leave for young families. In 2011, Labor delivered Australia’s first national paid parental leave scheme. Since then, more than 730,000 families have been given extra support to spend more time at home in the critical early months of their child’s life.
In 2011, Labor delivered Australia’s first national paid parental leave scheme. Since then, more than 730,000 families have been given extra support to spend more time at home in the critical early months of their child’s life. Labor’s paid parental leave scheme gives eligible new parents 18 weeks’ pay at the National Minimum Wage.
Since then, more than 730,000 families have been given extra support to spend more time at home in the critical early months of their child’s life. Labor’s paid parental leave scheme gives eligible new parents 18 weeks’ pay at the National Minimum Wage. This is a modest and affordable scheme that appropriately targets assistance to women on low and middle incomes.
Labor’s paid parental leave scheme gives eligible new parents 18 weeks’ pay at the National Minimum Wage. This is a modest and affordable scheme that appropriately targets assistance to women on low and middle incomes. About 75 per cent of parents receiving Labor’s paid parental leave scheme are on incomes of between $10,000 and $70,000 a year.
This is a modest and affordable scheme that appropriately targets assistance to women on low and middle incomes. About 75 per cent of parents receiving Labor’s paid parental leave scheme are on incomes of between $10,000 and $70,000 a year. Malcolm Turnbull’s election promise to cut paid parental leave shows how out of touch he is with middle and working class families.
About 75 per cent of parents receiving Labor’s paid parental leave scheme are on incomes of between $10,000 and $70,000 a year. Malcolm Turnbull’s election promise to cut paid parental leave shows how out of touch he is with middle and working class families. He is promising to cut support for hardworking families at the same time as promising a new $1000 baby bonus which the country can’t afford.
Malcolm Turnbull’s election promise to cut paid parental leave shows how out of touch he is with middle and working class families. He is promising to cut support for hardworking families at the same time as promising a new $1000 baby bonus which the country can’t afford. Before the last election, the Liberals promised an unfair and unaffordable paid parental leave scheme that would have given $75,000 to wealthy people.
He is promising to cut support for hardworking families at the same time as promising a new $1000 baby bonus which the country can’t afford. Before the last election, the Liberals promised an unfair and unaffordable paid parental leave scheme that would have given $75,000 to wealthy people. After breaking their promise, the Liberals are now promising to cut thousands of dollars from the household budgets of young families.
Before the last election, the Liberals promised an unfair and unaffordable paid parental leave scheme that would have given $75,000 to wealthy people. After breaking their promise, the Liberals are now promising to cut thousands of dollars from the household budgets of young families. Only Labor can be trusted to deliver a fair paid parental leave scheme.
After breaking their promise, the Liberals are now promising to cut thousands of dollars from the household budgets of young families. Only Labor can be trusted to deliver a fair paid parental leave scheme. POSITIVE POLICY
Only Labor can be trusted to deliver a fair paid parental leave scheme. POSITIVE POLICY Innovate Australia – Stronger Innovation Support.
POSITIVE POLICY Innovate Australia – Stronger Innovation Support. Labor understands that creating the jobs of the future depends on the strength of our national innovation system.
Innovate Australia – Stronger Innovation Support. Labor understands that creating the jobs of the future depends on the strength of our national innovation system. Innovation is the key to Australia’s future prosperity.
Labor understands that creating the jobs of the future depends on the strength of our national innovation system. Innovation is the key to Australia’s future prosperity. Most of the jobs of the future will be with companies that do not exist today or in industries that have changed dramatically to keep pace with rapid advances in technology.
Innovation is the key to Australia’s future prosperity. Most of the jobs of the future will be with companies that do not exist today or in industries that have changed dramatically to keep pace with rapid advances in technology. A Shorten Labor Government will establish a new independent agency called Innovate Australia charged with accelerating economic growth, delivering critical innovation programs and providing expert advice to governments.
Most of the jobs of the future will be with companies that do not exist today or in industries that have changed dramatically to keep pace with rapid advances in technology. A Shorten Labor Government will establish a new independent agency called Innovate Australia charged with accelerating economic growth, delivering critical innovation programs and providing expert advice to governments. Innovate Australia will be modelled on the highly successful innovation agency in the UK, Innovate UK. Innovate Australia will be a new independent agency.
A Shorten Labor Government will establish a new independent agency called Innovate Australia charged with accelerating economic growth, delivering critical innovation programs and providing expert advice to governments. Innovate Australia will be modelled on the highly successful innovation agency in the UK, Innovate UK. Innovate Australia will be a new independent agency. It will be responsible for the administration and delivery of new innovation initiatives, along with existing programs.
Innovate Australia will be modelled on the highly successful innovation agency in the UK, Innovate UK. Innovate Australia will be a new independent agency. It will be responsible for the administration and delivery of new innovation initiatives, along with existing programs. POSITIVE POLICY
It will be responsible for the administration and delivery of new innovation initiatives, along with existing programs. POSITIVE POLICY Fair Income Taxes For Budget Repair That’s Fair
POSITIVE POLICY Fair Income Taxes For Budget Repair That’s Fair Labor takes the challenge of fair Budget reform seriously.
Fair Income Taxes For Budget Repair That’s Fair Labor takes the challenge of fair Budget reform seriously. For Labor, this means being able to demonstrate how we will pay for our policy commitments in a responsible and sustainable manner.
Labor takes the challenge of fair Budget reform seriously. For Labor, this means being able to demonstrate how we will pay for our policy commitments in a responsible and sustainable manner. It means making tough decisions, prioritising important social and economic investments in schools, hospitals and infrastructure, while providing fair Budget reform.
For Labor, this means being able to demonstrate how we will pay for our policy commitments in a responsible and sustainable manner. It means making tough decisions, prioritising important social and economic investments in schools, hospitals and infrastructure, while providing fair Budget reform. Labor will not give individuals earning over $180,000 a tax cut to their marginal tax rate like the Liberals.
It means making tough decisions, prioritising important social and economic investments in schools, hospitals and infrastructure, while providing fair Budget reform. Labor will not give individuals earning over $180,000 a tax cut to their marginal tax rate like the Liberals. The top 3 per cent of income earners should not be receiving a tax cut from 1 July 2017 if the bottom 75 per cent won’t.
Labor will not give individuals earning over $180,000 a tax cut to their marginal tax rate like the Liberals. The top 3 per cent of income earners should not be receiving a tax cut from 1 July 2017 if the bottom 75 per cent won’t. According to preliminary estimates from the independent Parliamentary Budget Office this decision will improve the Budget by $16 billion over the decade.
The top 3 per cent of income earners should not be receiving a tax cut from 1 July 2017 if the bottom 75 per cent won’t. According to preliminary estimates from the independent Parliamentary Budget Office this decision will improve the Budget by $16 billion over the decade. Labor has been leading the debate on tax reform and savings over the last few years, outlining fully costed and funded plans.
According to preliminary estimates from the independent Parliamentary Budget Office this decision will improve the Budget by $16 billion over the decade. Labor has been leading the debate on tax reform and savings over the last few years, outlining fully costed and funded plans. We will not repeat the mistake of the Turnbull-Abbott Government of promising a magic pudding and delivering a Budget of broken promises and cuts.
Labor has been leading the debate on tax reform and savings over the last few years, outlining fully costed and funded plans. We will not repeat the mistake of the Turnbull-Abbott Government of promising a magic pudding and delivering a Budget of broken promises and cuts. POSITIVE POLICY
We will not repeat the mistake of the Turnbull-Abbott Government of promising a magic pudding and delivering a Budget of broken promises and cuts. POSITIVE POLICY Cutting Government Waste: Stop Paying Polluters Not to Pollute
POSITIVE POLICY Cutting Government Waste: Stop Paying Polluters Not to Pollute Labor has a clear fiscal plan to get the budget back onto a sustainable footing by delivering more savings than spending over the coming decade.
Cutting Government Waste: Stop Paying Polluters Not to Pollute Labor has a clear fiscal plan to get the budget back onto a sustainable footing by delivering more savings than spending over the coming decade. We have clearly identified a range of Abbott-Turnbull Government policies which do not meet our test for the national interest and will be discontinued under Labor.
Labor has a clear fiscal plan to get the budget back onto a sustainable footing by delivering more savings than spending over the coming decade. We have clearly identified a range of Abbott-Turnbull Government policies which do not meet our test for the national interest and will be discontinued under Labor. For example, the Abbott-Turnbull Government’s emissions policies put Australia at the back of the global pack, and yet we have the highest emissions per person in the developed world.
We have clearly identified a range of Abbott-Turnbull Government policies which do not meet our test for the national interest and will be discontinued under Labor. For example, the Abbott-Turnbull Government’s emissions policies put Australia at the back of the global pack, and yet we have the highest emissions per person in the developed world. To date, the Abbott-Turnbull Government’s only response to climate change has been to give billions of dollars to big polluters under Direct Action, run ridiculous scare campaigns and try to destroy the renewable energy industry.
For example, the Abbott-Turnbull Government’s emissions policies put Australia at the back of the global pack, and yet we have the highest emissions per person in the developed world. To date, the Abbott-Turnbull Government’s only response to climate change has been to give billions of dollars to big polluters under Direct Action, run ridiculous scare campaigns and try to destroy the renewable energy industry. Direct Action is a waste of money built on one counter-productive idea: giving great wads of taxpayer cash to big polluters to keep polluting.
To date, the Abbott-Turnbull Government’s only response to climate change has been to give billions of dollars to big polluters under Direct Action, run ridiculous scare campaigns and try to destroy the renewable energy industry. Direct Action is a waste of money built on one counter-productive idea: giving great wads of taxpayer cash to big polluters to keep polluting. Analysis from Reputex indicates that under this policy, emissions will actually rise by 20 per cent over the next decade.
Direct Action is a waste of money built on one counter-productive idea: giving great wads of taxpayer cash to big polluters to keep polluting. Analysis from Reputex indicates that under this policy, emissions will actually rise by 20 per cent over the next decade. We can’t afford to waste taxpayers’ money on a plan that won’t work.
Analysis from Reputex indicates that under this policy, emissions will actually rise by 20 per cent over the next decade. We can’t afford to waste taxpayers’ money on a plan that won’t work. A Shorten Labor Government will put a strong commitment to renewable energy at the centre of Australia’s response to climate change.
We can’t afford to waste taxpayers’ money on a plan that won’t work. A Shorten Labor Government will put a strong commitment to renewable energy at the centre of Australia’s response to climate change. Renewable energy will deliver new investment, good jobs, lower power bill for homes and small businesses and it will help cut pollution.
A Shorten Labor Government will put a strong commitment to renewable energy at the centre of Australia’s response to climate change. Renewable energy will deliver new investment, good jobs, lower power bill for homes and small businesses and it will help cut pollution. If elected, Labor will scrap the Abbott Government’s expensive and ineffective Emissions Reduction Fund.
Renewable energy will deliver new investment, good jobs, lower power bill for homes and small businesses and it will help cut pollution. If elected, Labor will scrap the Abbott Government’s expensive and ineffective Emissions Reduction Fund. We will honour contracts that the Government has entered into, but the waste ends there.
If elected, Labor will scrap the Abbott Government’s expensive and ineffective Emissions Reduction Fund. We will honour contracts that the Government has entered into, but the waste ends there. Abolishing the Emissions Reduction Fund represents savings of over $1 billion.
We will honour contracts that the Government has entered into, but the waste ends there. Abolishing the Emissions Reduction Fund represents savings of over $1 billion. These savings, in concert with Labor’s fair plans on multinational taxation, high end superannuation, negative gearing and tobacco excise will help set the budget on a more sustainable trajectory so that Australia can afford to make important investments in the things that matter: like schools, hospitals and infrastructure for our future.
Abolishing the Emissions Reduction Fund represents savings of over $1 billion. These savings, in concert with Labor’s fair plans on multinational taxation, high end superannuation, negative gearing and tobacco excise will help set the budget on a more sustainable trajectory so that Australia can afford to make important investments in the things that matter: like schools, hospitals and infrastructure for our future. POSITIVE POLICY
These savings, in concert with Labor’s fair plans on multinational taxation, high end superannuation, negative gearing and tobacco excise will help set the budget on a more sustainable trajectory so that Australia can afford to make important investments in the things that matter: like schools, hospitals and infrastructure for our future. POSITIVE POLICY Cutting Government Waste: No Plebiscite For Marriage Equality
POSITIVE POLICY Cutting Government Waste: No Plebiscite For Marriage Equality Labor has a clear fiscal plan to get the budget back onto a sustainable footing by delivering more savings than spending over the coming decade.
Cutting Government Waste: No Plebiscite For Marriage Equality Labor has a clear fiscal plan to get the budget back onto a sustainable footing by delivering more savings than spending over the coming decade. We have clearly identified a range of Abbott-Turnbull Government policies which do not meet our test for the national interest and will be discontinued under Labor.
Labor has a clear fiscal plan to get the budget back onto a sustainable footing by delivering more savings than spending over the coming decade. We have clearly identified a range of Abbott-Turnbull Government policies which do not meet our test for the national interest and will be discontinued under Labor. Labor has been clear that we will not proceed with Malcolm Turnbull’s wasteful $160 million plebiscite on marriage equality.
We have clearly identified a range of Abbott-Turnbull Government policies which do not meet our test for the national interest and will be discontinued under Labor. Labor has been clear that we will not proceed with Malcolm Turnbull’s wasteful $160 million plebiscite on marriage equality. This national vote is completely unnecessary when the Australian Parliament could deal with marriage equality straight away.
Labor has been clear that we will not proceed with Malcolm Turnbull’s wasteful $160 million plebiscite on marriage equality. This national vote is completely unnecessary when the Australian Parliament could deal with marriage equality straight away. Not only that, but the harm done to gay and lesbian Australians and their families through a divisive and hurtful public campaign against marriage equality would cost our community dearly.
This national vote is completely unnecessary when the Australian Parliament could deal with marriage equality straight away. Not only that, but the harm done to gay and lesbian Australians and their families through a divisive and hurtful public campaign against marriage equality would cost our community dearly. These savings, in concert with Labor’s fair plans on multinational taxation, high end superannuation, negative gearing and tobacco excise will help set the budget on a more sustainable trajectory so that Australia can afford to make important investments in the things that matter: like schools, hospitals and infrastructure for our future.
Not only that, but the harm done to gay and lesbian Australians and their families through a divisive and hurtful public campaign against marriage equality would cost our community dearly. These savings, in concert with Labor’s fair plans on multinational taxation, high end superannuation, negative gearing and tobacco excise will help set the budget on a more sustainable trajectory so that Australia can afford to make important investments in the things that matter: like schools, hospitals and infrastructure for our future. POSITIVE POLICY
These savings, in concert with Labor’s fair plans on multinational taxation, high end superannuation, negative gearing and tobacco excise will help set the budget on a more sustainable trajectory so that Australia can afford to make important investments in the things that matter: like schools, hospitals and infrastructure for our future. POSITIVE POLICY Cutting Government Waste: Not Proceeding With The New Baby Bonus
POSITIVE POLICY Cutting Government Waste: Not Proceeding With The New Baby Bonus Labor has a clear fiscal plan to get the budget back onto a sustainable footing by delivering more savings than spending over the coming decade.
Cutting Government Waste: Not Proceeding With The New Baby Bonus Labor has a clear fiscal plan to get the budget back onto a sustainable footing by delivering more savings than spending over the coming decade. We have clearly identified a range of Abbott-Turnbull Government policies which do not meet our test for the national interest and will be discontinued under Labor.
Labor has a clear fiscal plan to get the budget back onto a sustainable footing by delivering more savings than spending over the coming decade. We have clearly identified a range of Abbott-Turnbull Government policies which do not meet our test for the national interest and will be discontinued under Labor. Labor will also oppose Malcolm Turnbull’s $1,000 Baby Bonus payment for families with a child under one, saving the Budget $380 million.
We have clearly identified a range of Abbott-Turnbull Government policies which do not meet our test for the national interest and will be discontinued under Labor. Labor will also oppose Malcolm Turnbull’s $1,000 Baby Bonus payment for families with a child under one, saving the Budget $380 million. This new payment is not about helping Australian families; it was all about Malcolm Turnbull buying support from the National Party to get the top job as Prime Minister.
Labor will also oppose Malcolm Turnbull’s $1,000 Baby Bonus payment for families with a child under one, saving the Budget $380 million. This new payment is not about helping Australian families; it was all about Malcolm Turnbull buying support from the National Party to get the top job as Prime Minister. Australians shouldn’t have to pay the price for this Liberal/National deal.
This new payment is not about helping Australian families; it was all about Malcolm Turnbull buying support from the National Party to get the top job as Prime Minister. Australians shouldn’t have to pay the price for this Liberal/National deal. These savings, in concert with Labor’s fair plans on multinational taxation, high end superannuation, negative gearing and tobacco excise will help set the budget on a more sustainable trajectory so that Australia can afford to make important investments in the things that matter: like schools, hospitals and infrastructure for our future.
Australians shouldn’t have to pay the price for this Liberal/National deal. These savings, in concert with Labor’s fair plans on multinational taxation, high end superannuation, negative gearing and tobacco excise will help set the budget on a more sustainable trajectory so that Australia can afford to make important investments in the things that matter: like schools, hospitals and infrastructure for our future. POSITIVE POLICY
These savings, in concert with Labor’s fair plans on multinational taxation, high end superannuation, negative gearing and tobacco excise will help set the budget on a more sustainable trajectory so that Australia can afford to make important investments in the things that matter: like schools, hospitals and infrastructure for our future. POSITIVE POLICY Labor’s Budget Repair Strategy
POSITIVE POLICY Labor’s Budget Repair Strategy Labor’s Budget strategy will successfully repair the budget without smashing family budgets.
Labor’s Budget Repair Strategy Labor’s Budget strategy will successfully repair the budget without smashing family budgets. Our budget strategy is framed by our 10-year economic plan that is focused on six key priorities to build a stronger, fairer economy that will support the economic transition today while driving productivity and living standards into the future.
Labor’s Budget strategy will successfully repair the budget without smashing family budgets. Our budget strategy is framed by our 10-year economic plan that is focused on six key priorities to build a stronger, fairer economy that will support the economic transition today while driving productivity and living standards into the future. Investing in people – Labor will improve the quality of education and training, to drive productivity and ensure Australians are prepared for the jobs of the future.
Our budget strategy is framed by our 10-year economic plan that is focused on six key priorities to build a stronger, fairer economy that will support the economic transition today while driving productivity and living standards into the future. Investing in people – Labor will improve the quality of education and training, to drive productivity and ensure Australians are prepared for the jobs of the future. Building Australia – Labor will facilitate the economic transition by investing in roads, rail and the NBN, creating jobs and improving the liveability and productivity of our cities and regions.
Investing in people – Labor will improve the quality of education and training, to drive productivity and ensure Australians are prepared for the jobs of the future. Building Australia – Labor will facilitate the economic transition by investing in roads, rail and the NBN, creating jobs and improving the liveability and productivity of our cities and regions. Driving investment in renewables and new industry – Labor will stand up for jobs in manufacturing and send the right signals to attract investment in renewables.
Building Australia – Labor will facilitate the economic transition by investing in roads, rail and the NBN, creating jobs and improving the liveability and productivity of our cities and regions. Driving investment in renewables and new industry – Labor will stand up for jobs in manufacturing and send the right signals to attract investment in renewables. Supporting innovation and startups – Labor will drive jobs and innovation through tax relief and support for startups.
Driving investment in renewables and new industry – Labor will stand up for jobs in manufacturing and send the right signals to attract investment in renewables. Supporting innovation and startups – Labor will drive jobs and innovation through tax relief and support for startups. Helping small business – Labor will deliver tax cuts to small businesses while putting them on a more even playing field when it comes to competing in the marketplace.
Supporting innovation and startups – Labor will drive jobs and innovation through tax relief and support for startups. Helping small business – Labor will deliver tax cuts to small businesses while putting them on a more even playing field when it comes to competing in the marketplace. Budget repair that's fair – Labor will better target tax concessions to middle and working class families and ensure greater female participation in the workforce.
Helping small business – Labor will deliver tax cuts to small businesses while putting them on a more even playing field when it comes to competing in the marketplace. Budget repair that's fair – Labor will better target tax concessions to middle and working class families and ensure greater female participation in the workforce. These investments are vital to future growth in our economy, and to boost wages and living standards.
Budget repair that's fair – Labor will better target tax concessions to middle and working class families and ensure greater female participation in the workforce. These investments are vital to future growth in our economy, and to boost wages and living standards. They also underpin future budget revenue, and a sustainable fiscal position.
These investments are vital to future growth in our economy, and to boost wages and living standards. They also underpin future budget revenue, and a sustainable fiscal position. Labor has been outlining our 10-year economic plan from opposition.
They also underpin future budget revenue, and a sustainable fiscal position. Labor has been outlining our 10-year economic plan from opposition. Throughout, we have been announcing responsible and calibrated budget repair measures to fund our investments and improve the budget position.
Labor has been outlining our 10-year economic plan from opposition. Throughout, we have been announcing responsible and calibrated budget repair measures to fund our investments and improve the budget position. We have a clear plan for economic growth, and a clear plan to pay for it.
Throughout, we have been announcing responsible and calibrated budget repair measures to fund our investments and improve the budget position. We have a clear plan for economic growth, and a clear plan to pay for it. Labor will take the hard choices in the national interest
We have a clear plan for economic growth, and a clear plan to pay for it. Labor will take the hard choices in the national interest We know that funding our priorities requires difficult choices.
Labor will take the hard choices in the national interest We know that funding our priorities requires difficult choices. Our top priorities are better schools,
We know that funding our priorities requires difficult choices. Our top priorities are better schools, protecting Medicare
Our top priorities are better schools, protecting Medicare and investing in job-creating infrastructure –
protecting Medicare and investing in job-creating infrastructure – and we are prepared to make difficult budget decisions to ensure we can fully fund our priorities.
and investing in job-creating infrastructure – and we are prepared to make difficult budget decisions to ensure we can fully fund our priorities. Under our plan for budget repair, we will reduce the deficit every year and return the budget to balance the same year as the Liberals.
and we are prepared to make difficult budget decisions to ensure we can fully fund our priorities. Under our plan for budget repair, we will reduce the deficit every year and return the budget to balance the same year as the Liberals. Labor will not announce a policy that cannot be funded.
Under our plan for budget repair, we will reduce the deficit every year and return the budget to balance the same year as the Liberals. Labor will not announce a policy that cannot be funded. We can afford our policies because: We are supporting responsible savings measures;
Labor will not announce a policy that cannot be funded. We can afford our policies because: We are supporting responsible savings measures; We are proposing our own savings measures;
We can afford our policies because: We are supporting responsible savings measures; We are proposing our own savings measures; and We are opposing the Liberals’ irresponsible new spending.
We are proposing our own savings measures; and We are opposing the Liberals’ irresponsible new spending. These are difficult decisions, but the right decisions, and they offer a clear choice for people at this election.
and We are opposing the Liberals’ irresponsible new spending. These are difficult decisions, but the right decisions, and they offer a clear choice for people at this election. Budget improvements
These are difficult decisions, but the right decisions, and they offer a clear choice for people at this election. Budget improvements Following the release of the independent PEFO and consistent with our practice of updating our proposals to reflect the latest Budget forecasts and parameters based on advice from the independent Parliamentary Budget Office, Labor is releasing an updated package of budget improvements.
Budget improvements Following the release of the independent PEFO and consistent with our practice of updating our proposals to reflect the latest Budget forecasts and parameters based on advice from the independent Parliamentary Budget Office, Labor is releasing an updated package of budget improvements. From Opposition, Labor has taken difficult decisions to announce $122.3 billion in budget improvements.
Following the release of the independent PEFO and consistent with our practice of updating our proposals to reflect the latest Budget forecasts and parameters based on advice from the independent Parliamentary Budget Office, Labor is releasing an updated package of budget improvements. From Opposition, Labor has taken difficult decisions to announce $122.3 billion in budget improvements. This includes measures to better target negative gearing, and ensure big multinationals pay their fair share of tax.
From Opposition, Labor has taken difficult decisions to announce $122.3 billion in budget improvements. This includes measures to better target negative gearing, and ensure big multinationals pay their fair share of tax. To present the most accurate account of Labor’s budget improvements, we are no longer including proposals where Labor has led the policy debate, and which have most recently been adopted by the Government, such as changes to the tobacco excise and generous superannuation tax concessions for high income earners.
This includes measures to better target negative gearing, and ensure big multinationals pay their fair share of tax. To present the most accurate account of Labor’s budget improvements, we are no longer including proposals where Labor has led the policy debate, and which have most recently been adopted by the Government, such as changes to the tobacco excise and generous superannuation tax concessions for high income earners. Labor is building on the savings we have already announced with a further $6.1 billion of improvements to the budget over the medium term.
To present the most accurate account of Labor’s budget improvements, we are no longer including proposals where Labor has led the policy debate, and which have most recently been adopted by the Government, such as changes to the tobacco excise and generous superannuation tax concessions for high income earners. Labor is building on the savings we have already announced with a further $6.1 billion of improvements to the budget over the medium term. Labor will also resolve several unlegislated measures that remain stuck in the Parliament.
Labor is building on the savings we have already announced with a further $6.1 billion of improvements to the budget over the medium term. Labor will also resolve several unlegislated measures that remain stuck in the Parliament. These unfair measures have been rejected by the Parliament and the Australian people and yet remain in the Government’s budget, destroying the credibility of their bottom line.
Labor will also resolve several unlegislated measures that remain stuck in the Parliament. These unfair measures have been rejected by the Parliament and the Australian people and yet remain in the Government’s budget, destroying the credibility of their bottom line. With the Budget now in a much worse state than it was in 2014, Labor is taking difficult decisions to not reverse some measures.
These unfair measures have been rejected by the Parliament and the Australian people and yet remain in the Government’s budget, destroying the credibility of their bottom line. With the Budget now in a much worse state than it was in 2014, Labor is taking difficult decisions to not reverse some measures. Resolving the Government’s budget mess will have a budget impact of $5.5 billion over the forward estimates, and $23 billion over medium term.
With the Budget now in a much worse state than it was in 2014, Labor is taking difficult decisions to not reverse some measures. Resolving the Government’s budget mess will have a budget impact of $5.5 billion over the forward estimates, and $23 billion over medium term. After fixing the Government’s budget mess, new savings and the latest updates on Labor’s previously announced budget improvements, the total budget improvements proposed by Labor amount to $105.4 billion over the decade.
Resolving the Government’s budget mess will have a budget impact of $5.5 billion over the forward estimates, and $23 billion over medium term. After fixing the Government’s budget mess, new savings and the latest updates on Labor’s previously announced budget improvements, the total budget improvements proposed by Labor amount to $105.4 billion over the decade. POSITIVE POLICY
After fixing the Government’s budget mess, new savings and the latest updates on Labor’s previously announced budget improvements, the total budget improvements proposed by Labor amount to $105.4 billion over the decade. POSITIVE POLICY CSIRO – Future Smart Science
POSITIVE POLICY CSIRO – Future Smart Science A Shorten Labor Government will restore CSIRO’s capacity to drive the national science, research and innovation agenda that will grow new industries and build a smarter Australia.
CSIRO – Future Smart Science A Shorten Labor Government will restore CSIRO’s capacity to drive the national science, research and innovation agenda that will grow new industries and build a smarter Australia. The Liberals ripped $115 million out of CSIRO in the horror 2014 Budget. One in five CSIRO scientists lost their jobs as a result.
A Shorten Labor Government will restore CSIRO’s capacity to drive the national science, research and innovation agenda that will grow new industries and build a smarter Australia. The Liberals ripped $115 million out of CSIRO in the horror 2014 Budget. One in five CSIRO scientists lost their jobs as a result. Labor knows Australia cannot be an innovation nation while ripping the heart out of CSIRO.
The Liberals ripped $115 million out of CSIRO in the horror 2014 Budget. One in five CSIRO scientists lost their jobs as a result. Labor knows Australia cannot be an innovation nation while ripping the heart out of CSIRO. We will act to end the uncertainty and restore funding and confidence to this great Australian institution.
Labor knows Australia cannot be an innovation nation while ripping the heart out of CSIRO. We will act to end the uncertainty and restore funding and confidence to this great Australian institution. After more than two years, it is clear that the hallmarks of the Liberals’ innovation agenda are cuts to funding, cuts to scientific infrastructure, cuts to science jobs and the largest brain drain in Australia’s history.
We will act to end the uncertainty and restore funding and confidence to this great Australian institution. After more than two years, it is clear that the hallmarks of the Liberals’ innovation agenda are cuts to funding, cuts to scientific infrastructure, cuts to science jobs and the largest brain drain in Australia’s history. In contrast, Labor has a strong plan for science and innovation, which will help build the industries of the future and create more jobs.
After more than two years, it is clear that the hallmarks of the Liberals’ innovation agenda are cuts to funding, cuts to scientific infrastructure, cuts to science jobs and the largest brain drain in Australia’s history. In contrast, Labor has a strong plan for science and innovation, which will help build the industries of the future and create more jobs. Only Labor can be trusted to restore CSIRO to its place as a world leader in public good research that makes Australia smarter and fairer.
In contrast, Labor has a strong plan for science and innovation, which will help build the industries of the future and create more jobs. Only Labor can be trusted to restore CSIRO to its place as a world leader in public good research that makes Australia smarter and fairer. POSITIVE POLICY
Only Labor can be trusted to restore CSIRO to its place as a world leader in public good research that makes Australia smarter and fairer. POSITIVE POLICY Tasmanian Tourism Jobs
POSITIVE POLICY Tasmanian Tourism Jobs A Shorten Labor Government will boost the Tasmanian tourism industry by providing the funding necessary to develop key attractions, delivering jobs and economic benefits for decades to come.
Tasmanian Tourism Jobs A Shorten Labor Government will boost the Tasmanian tourism industry by providing the funding necessary to develop key attractions, delivering jobs and economic benefits for decades to come. Tasmania is an increasingly popular destination for international tourists, and was declared the number four destination on Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2015.
A Shorten Labor Government will boost the Tasmanian tourism industry by providing the funding necessary to develop key attractions, delivering jobs and economic benefits for decades to come. Tasmania is an increasingly popular destination for international tourists, and was declared the number four destination on Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2015. Tourism directly and indirectly supports around 38,000 jobs in Tasmania or about 16.2 per cent of total Tasmanian employment — the highest in the country.
Tasmania is an increasingly popular destination for international tourists, and was declared the number four destination on Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2015. Tourism directly and indirectly supports around 38,000 jobs in Tasmania or about 16.2 per cent of total Tasmanian employment — the highest in the country. Just this week, figures released by Tourism Research Australia saw a 9 per cent increase in overseas arrivals over the year to March 2016, with a record spend of $349 million.
Tourism directly and indirectly supports around 38,000 jobs in Tasmania or about 16.2 per cent of total Tasmanian employment — the highest in the country. Just this week, figures released by Tourism Research Australia saw a 9 per cent increase in overseas arrivals over the year to March 2016, with a record spend of $349 million. But without top-class attractions, Tasmania will not be able to retain that growth and capture the full benefits that come with it.
Just this week, figures released by Tourism Research Australia saw a 9 per cent increase in overseas arrivals over the year to March 2016, with a record spend of $349 million. But without top-class attractions, Tasmania will not be able to retain that growth and capture the full benefits that come with it. This is particularly vital for the Tasmanian economy as it goes through a period of transition.
But without top-class attractions, Tasmania will not be able to retain that growth and capture the full benefits that come with it. This is particularly vital for the Tasmanian economy as it goes through a period of transition. A Shorten Labor Government will create a new $44 million Tasmania Tourism Infrastructure Fund to support the tourism industry and build the attractions that will entice tourists and create local jobs.
This is particularly vital for the Tasmanian economy as it goes through a period of transition. A Shorten Labor Government will create a new $44 million Tasmania Tourism Infrastructure Fund to support the tourism industry and build the attractions that will entice tourists and create local jobs. Opposition Leader Bill Shorten will announce today the first four grants that would be made from the fund under a Shorten Labor Government.
A Shorten Labor Government will create a new $44 million Tasmania Tourism Infrastructure Fund to support the tourism industry and build the attractions that will entice tourists and create local jobs. Opposition Leader Bill Shorten will announce today the first four grants that would be made from the fund under a Shorten Labor Government. They are: $1.275 million towards completion of the Burnie Waterfront Masterplan through development of a coastal promenade and shared pathway.
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten will announce today the first four grants that would be made from the fund under a Shorten Labor Government. They are: $1.275 million towards completion of the Burnie Waterfront Masterplan through development of a coastal promenade and shared pathway. $4 million for the final stage of the Three Capes Walk.
They are: $1.275 million towards completion of the Burnie Waterfront Masterplan through development of a coastal promenade and shared pathway. $4 million for the final stage of the Three Capes Walk. $10 million to transform ex-HMAS Tobruk into a dive wreck off Tasmania's north-east coast. Tasmania is the only state without a modern naval vessel dive site.
$4 million for the final stage of the Three Capes Walk. $10 million to transform ex-HMAS Tobruk into a dive wreck off Tasmania's north-east coast. Tasmania is the only state without a modern naval vessel dive site. $15 million for an upgrade to amenities on Cradle Mountain.
$10 million to transform ex-HMAS Tobruk into a dive wreck off Tasmania's north-east coast. Tasmania is the only state without a modern naval vessel dive site. $15 million for an upgrade to amenities on Cradle Mountain. The remaining $13.725 million funding will be subject to further announcements.
$15 million for an upgrade to amenities on Cradle Mountain. The remaining $13.725 million funding will be subject to further announcements. Labor will stand up for Tasmanian jobs and ensure the Apple Isle has all it needs for a prosperous and fair economy.
The remaining $13.725 million funding will be subject to further announcements. Labor will stand up for Tasmanian jobs and ensure the Apple Isle has all it needs for a prosperous and fair economy. POSITIVE POLICY
Labor will stand up for Tasmanian jobs and ensure the Apple Isle has all it needs for a prosperous and fair economy. POSITIVE POLICY Northern Australia: A Tourism Powerhouse
POSITIVE POLICY Northern Australia: A Tourism Powerhouse A Shorten Labor Government will help northern Australia build the tourism infrastructure it needs to harness the huge economic potential of the Asian tourism boom, creating jobs and driving growth in our regions for decades to come.
Northern Australia: A Tourism Powerhouse A Shorten Labor Government will help northern Australia build the tourism infrastructure it needs to harness the huge economic potential of the Asian tourism boom, creating jobs and driving growth in our regions for decades to come. Tourism is one of the biggest employers in northern Australia and is growing.
A Shorten Labor Government will help northern Australia build the tourism infrastructure it needs to harness the huge economic potential of the Asian tourism boom, creating jobs and driving growth in our regions for decades to come. Tourism is one of the biggest employers in northern Australia and is growing. But the lack of high-quality facilities will limit Australia’s ability to capture and grow our share of the booming Asian travel market unless we invest today.
Tourism is one of the biggest employers in northern Australia and is growing. But the lack of high-quality facilities will limit Australia’s ability to capture and grow our share of the booming Asian travel market unless we invest today. By 2030 there will be over three billion people in the Asian middle classes seeking international tourism opportunities in our region and beyond.
But the lack of high-quality facilities will limit Australia’s ability to capture and grow our share of the booming Asian travel market unless we invest today. By 2030 there will be over three billion people in the Asian middle classes seeking international tourism opportunities in our region and beyond. We want them to choose Australia.
By 2030 there will be over three billion people in the Asian middle classes seeking international tourism opportunities in our region and beyond. We want them to choose Australia. Labor will allocate $1 billion from the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility to a Northern Australia Tourism Infrastructure Fund, to boost partnerships with the tourism sector and provide incentives for investment in new and upgraded tourism infrastructure across the north.
We want them to choose Australia. Labor will allocate $1 billion from the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility to a Northern Australia Tourism Infrastructure Fund, to boost partnerships with the tourism sector and provide incentives for investment in new and upgraded tourism infrastructure across the north. The following will be eligible for funding: Projects targeting the expanding Asian tourism market.
Labor will allocate $1 billion from the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility to a Northern Australia Tourism Infrastructure Fund, to boost partnerships with the tourism sector and provide incentives for investment in new and upgraded tourism infrastructure across the north. The following will be eligible for funding: Projects targeting the expanding Asian tourism market. Projects promoting Australia’s natural environment such as the Great Barrier Reef.
The following will be eligible for funding: Projects targeting the expanding Asian tourism market. Projects promoting Australia’s natural environment such as the Great Barrier Reef. Eco-tourism.
Projects promoting Australia’s natural environment such as the Great Barrier Reef. Eco-tourism. Indigenous tourism ventures.
Eco-tourism. Indigenous tourism ventures. Event-based facilities including stadia and convention centres.
Indigenous tourism ventures. Event-based facilities including stadia and convention centres. Transport and access upgrades, including for ports and airports.
Event-based facilities including stadia and convention centres. Transport and access upgrades, including for ports and airports. Funding will take the form of concessional loans and other forms of project finance, with successful projects required to pass through rigorous selection processes.
Transport and access upgrades, including for ports and airports. Funding will take the form of concessional loans and other forms of project finance, with successful projects required to pass through rigorous selection processes. Projects will be encouraged to attract private financing in addition to grants.
Funding will take the form of concessional loans and other forms of project finance, with successful projects required to pass through rigorous selection processes. Projects will be encouraged to attract private financing in addition to grants. Finance will be available to projects in northern Australia.
Projects will be encouraged to attract private financing in addition to grants. Finance will be available to projects in northern Australia. Labor will resource a renewed Department of Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to administer the Fund.
Finance will be available to projects in northern Australia. Labor will resource a renewed Department of Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to administer the Fund. This will be a competitive process, with clear qualifying and evaluation criteria that will be the subject of prior consultation with the sector.
Labor will resource a renewed Department of Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to administer the Fund. This will be a competitive process, with clear qualifying and evaluation criteria that will be the subject of prior consultation with the sector. Because this money will be resourced from the existing Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility, there will be no net impact on the Budget.
This will be a competitive process, with clear qualifying and evaluation criteria that will be the subject of prior consultation with the sector. Because this money will be resourced from the existing Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility, there will be no net impact on the Budget. The money will remain dedicated to the development of the north.
Because this money will be resourced from the existing Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility, there will be no net impact on the Budget. The money will remain dedicated to the development of the north. The Northern Australia Infrastructure Fund was announced over a year ago by Tony Abbott, and precisely nothing has happened since.
The money will remain dedicated to the development of the north. The Northern Australia Infrastructure Fund was announced over a year ago by Tony Abbott, and precisely nothing has happened since. The legislation was rushed through the Parliament in its last sitting week this year, and no new projects have been announced.
The Northern Australia Infrastructure Fund was announced over a year ago by Tony Abbott, and precisely nothing has happened since. The legislation was rushed through the Parliament in its last sitting week this year, and no new projects have been announced. The Abbott-Turnbull Government has also cut Tourism Australia funding in real terms, abolished the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ Survey of Tourist Accommodation and cancelled Australia’s membership of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation and presence at trade shows.
The legislation was rushed through the Parliament in its last sitting week this year, and no new projects have been announced. The Abbott-Turnbull Government has also cut Tourism Australia funding in real terms, abolished the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ Survey of Tourist Accommodation and cancelled Australia’s membership of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation and presence at trade shows. Labor has a proud record of investment in tourism in the north, including the Townsville V8 Supercar Event Precinct, Karratha Leisure Centre and Magnetic Island Walkway in Townsville.
The Abbott-Turnbull Government has also cut Tourism Australia funding in real terms, abolished the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ Survey of Tourist Accommodation and cancelled Australia’s membership of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation and presence at trade shows. Labor has a proud record of investment in tourism in the north, including the Townsville V8 Supercar Event Precinct, Karratha Leisure Centre and Magnetic Island Walkway in Townsville. The former Labor Government provided matched capital investment in tourism through the T-QUAL program to 283 projects between 2011 and 2013.
Labor has a proud record of investment in tourism in the north, including the Townsville V8 Supercar Event Precinct, Karratha Leisure Centre and Magnetic Island Walkway in Townsville. The former Labor Government provided matched capital investment in tourism through the T-QUAL program to 283 projects between 2011 and 2013. Australians can’t trust the Liberals and Nationals to invest in tourism in our north.
The former Labor Government provided matched capital investment in tourism through the T-QUAL program to 283 projects between 2011 and 2013. Australians can’t trust the Liberals and Nationals to invest in tourism in our north. Only Labor will deliver the investment northern Australia needs to capture the amazing potential of the coming tourist boom and deliver secure Australian jobs for the future.
Australians can’t trust the Liberals and Nationals to invest in tourism in our north. Only Labor will deliver the investment northern Australia needs to capture the amazing potential of the coming tourist boom and deliver secure Australian jobs for the future. POSITIVE POLICY
Only Labor will deliver the investment northern Australia needs to capture the amazing potential of the coming tourist boom and deliver secure Australian jobs for the future. POSITIVE POLICY Reforming Competition Policy for Fairer Markets
POSITIVE POLICY Reforming Competition Policy for Fairer Markets Unequal market power and increased market concentration have contributed to increasing income and wealth inequality in Australia.
Reforming Competition Policy for Fairer Markets Unequal market power and increased market concentration have contributed to increasing income and wealth inequality in Australia. Competition policy reform is a cost effective approach to addressing inequality and preventing unconscionable conduct.
Unequal market power and increased market concentration have contributed to increasing income and wealth inequality in Australia. Competition policy reform is a cost effective approach to addressing inequality and preventing unconscionable conduct. There have been a number of deplorable contraventions of consumer rights targeting the most vulnerable members of our community in recent years, including predatory consumer leasing agreements, breaches of product safety standards, scams and misleading advertising.
Competition policy reform is a cost effective approach to addressing inequality and preventing unconscionable conduct. There have been a number of deplorable contraventions of consumer rights targeting the most vulnerable members of our community in recent years, including predatory consumer leasing agreements, breaches of product safety standards, scams and misleading advertising. In criminal law, conduct targeting or disproportionately impacted disadvantaged Australians is considered an “aggravating factor” in determining penalties.
There have been a number of deplorable contraventions of consumer rights targeting the most vulnerable members of our community in recent years, including predatory consumer leasing agreements, breaches of product safety standards, scams and misleading advertising. In criminal law, conduct targeting or disproportionately impacted disadvantaged Australians is considered an “aggravating factor” in determining penalties. This is not currently the case in competition law, although authorities can prioritise their investigations to address particularly egregious cases of unconscionable conduct.
In criminal law, conduct targeting or disproportionately impacted disadvantaged Australians is considered an “aggravating factor” in determining penalties. This is not currently the case in competition law, although authorities can prioritise their investigations to address particularly egregious cases of unconscionable conduct. What is Labor’s proposal? How will it drive growth or improve fairness?
This is not currently the case in competition law, although authorities can prioritise their investigations to address particularly egregious cases of unconscionable conduct. What is Labor’s proposal? How will it drive growth or improve fairness? Labor’s policy is focussed on competition reforms that explicitly address inequality and disadvantage and reinforce our commitment to a more equal society.
What is Labor’s proposal? How will it drive growth or improve fairness? Labor’s policy is focussed on competition reforms that explicitly address inequality and disadvantage and reinforce our commitment to a more equal society. Labor is proposing to:  Amend section 76 of the Competition and Consumer Act to allow a court to apply higher penalties for conduct that targets or disproportionately impacts disadvantaged Australians, or apply lower penalties when firms have provided adequate compensation to those affected.
Labor’s policy is focussed on competition reforms that explicitly address inequality and disadvantage and reinforce our commitment to a more equal society. Labor is proposing to:  Amend section 76 of the Competition and Consumer Act to allow a court to apply higher penalties for conduct that targets or disproportionately impacts disadvantaged Australians, or apply lower penalties when firms have provided adequate compensation to those affected. Include a requirement in the Competition and Consumer Act that the ACCC prioritise investigation of conduct that targets or disproportionately impacts disadvantaged Australians.
Labor is proposing to:  Amend section 76 of the Competition and Consumer Act to allow a court to apply higher penalties for conduct that targets or disproportionately impacts disadvantaged Australians, or apply lower penalties when firms have provided adequate compensation to those affected. Include a requirement in the Competition and Consumer Act that the ACCC prioritise investigation of conduct that targets or disproportionately impacts disadvantaged Australians. Investigate the negative impact of increased market concentration on income inequality in Australia.
Include a requirement in the Competition and Consumer Act that the ACCC prioritise investigation of conduct that targets or disproportionately impacts disadvantaged Australians. Investigate the negative impact of increased market concentration on income inequality in Australia. Encourage the States and Territories to include competition principles in planning and zoning legislation, as recommended by the Harper Review, with a specific focus on shortfalls of appropriately zoned land for key services in disadvantaged communities.
Investigate the negative impact of increased market concentration on income inequality in Australia. Encourage the States and Territories to include competition principles in planning and zoning legislation, as recommended by the Harper Review, with a specific focus on shortfalls of appropriately zoned land for key services in disadvantaged communities. How will it work?
Encourage the States and Territories to include competition principles in planning and zoning legislation, as recommended by the Harper Review, with a specific focus on shortfalls of appropriately zoned land for key services in disadvantaged communities. How will it work? Amending the Competition and Consumer Act (CCA) will allow courts to hand down harsher penalties to businesses that exploit vulnerable groups in our community, and will explicitly direct the ACCC to investigate breaches of competition and consumer law that target disadvantaged Australians.
How will it work? Amending the Competition and Consumer Act (CCA) will allow courts to hand down harsher penalties to businesses that exploit vulnerable groups in our community, and will explicitly direct the ACCC to investigate breaches of competition and consumer law that target disadvantaged Australians. Labor proposes amending section 76 of the CCA to require a court to consider whether the contravening conduct targets or disproportionately impacts disadvantaged groups when determining financial penalties.
Amending the Competition and Consumer Act (CCA) will allow courts to hand down harsher penalties to businesses that exploit vulnerable groups in our community, and will explicitly direct the ACCC to investigate breaches of competition and consumer law that target disadvantaged Australians. Labor proposes amending section 76 of the CCA to require a court to consider whether the contravening conduct targets or disproportionately impacts disadvantaged groups when determining financial penalties. A court would also be required to consider whether the company concerned has sought to compensate those affected by the conduct, providing an incentive for companies to be proactive in providing compensation to affected consumers.
Labor proposes amending section 76 of the CCA to require a court to consider whether the contravening conduct targets or disproportionately impacts disadvantaged groups when determining financial penalties. A court would also be required to consider whether the company concerned has sought to compensate those affected by the conduct, providing an incentive for companies to be proactive in providing compensation to affected consumers. As a complementary reform, we are proposing a new provision be added to Part VII of the CCA requiring the ACCC to prioritise investigations of alleged conduct that targets or disproportionately impacts disadvantaged Australians.
A court would also be required to consider whether the company concerned has sought to compensate those affected by the conduct, providing an incentive for companies to be proactive in providing compensation to affected consumers. As a complementary reform, we are proposing a new provision be added to Part VII of the CCA requiring the ACCC to prioritise investigations of alleged conduct that targets or disproportionately impacts disadvantaged Australians. The combination of the two amendments would see the number of cases with inequality implications – and the magnitude of fines – increase.
As a complementary reform, we are proposing a new provision be added to Part VII of the CCA requiring the ACCC to prioritise investigations of alleged conduct that targets or disproportionately impacts disadvantaged Australians. The combination of the two amendments would see the number of cases with inequality implications – and the magnitude of fines – increase. This would also have a deterrent effect beyond the specific cases that are taken to court.
The combination of the two amendments would see the number of cases with inequality implications – and the magnitude of fines – increase. This would also have a deterrent effect beyond the specific cases that are taken to court. A Shorten Labor Government would investigate the impacts of increased market concentration on income inequality in Australia and produce policy recommendations on how these effects could be mitigated.
This would also have a deterrent effect beyond the specific cases that are taken to court. A Shorten Labor Government would investigate the impacts of increased market concentration on income inequality in Australia and produce policy recommendations on how these effects could be mitigated. As recommended by the Harper Review, state and territory governments should be encouraged to amend planning and zoning regulations to ensure they promote competition and do not act to limit entry into a market.
A Shorten Labor Government would investigate the impacts of increased market concentration on income inequality in Australia and produce policy recommendations on how these effects could be mitigated. As recommended by the Harper Review, state and territory governments should be encouraged to amend planning and zoning regulations to ensure they promote competition and do not act to limit entry into a market. There should be a particular focus on shortfalls of appropriately zoned land for key services in disadvantaged communities.
As recommended by the Harper Review, state and territory governments should be encouraged to amend planning and zoning regulations to ensure they promote competition and do not act to limit entry into a market. There should be a particular focus on shortfalls of appropriately zoned land for key services in disadvantaged communities. Labor’s record
There should be a particular focus on shortfalls of appropriately zoned land for key services in disadvantaged communities. Labor’s record Labor believes in tackling inequality.
Labor’s record Labor believes in tackling inequality. Australians can trust Labor to get it right when it comes to competition and consumer protection.
Labor believes in tackling inequality. Australians can trust Labor to get it right when it comes to competition and consumer protection. They can trust us to make sure markets and competition are fair and equitable.
Australians can trust Labor to get it right when it comes to competition and consumer protection. They can trust us to make sure markets and competition are fair and equitable. Labor is the party of the Trade Practices Act, National Competition Policy, the Australian Consumer Law and the criminalisation of cartels.
They can trust us to make sure markets and competition are fair and equitable. Labor is the party of the Trade Practices Act, National Competition Policy, the Australian Consumer Law and the criminalisation of cartels. Labor’s proud history of promoting social and economic equality includes needs-based school funding, Medicare, HECS, the Sex Discrimination Act, the Racial Discrimination Act and the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Labor is the party of the Trade Practices Act, National Competition Policy, the Australian Consumer Law and the criminalisation of cartels. Labor’s proud history of promoting social and economic equality includes needs-based school funding, Medicare, HECS, the Sex Discrimination Act, the Racial Discrimination Act and the National Disability Insurance Scheme. POSITIVE POLICY
Labor’s proud history of promoting social and economic equality includes needs-based school funding, Medicare, HECS, the Sex Discrimination Act, the Racial Discrimination Act and the National Disability Insurance Scheme. POSITIVE POLICY New Jobs Tax Cut
POSITIVE POLICY New Jobs Tax Cut Under Labor’s New Jobs Tax Cut, small businesses will be able to claim a tax deduction of up to $20,000 per worker to offset the wages of up to five new employees.
New Jobs Tax Cut Under Labor’s New Jobs Tax Cut, small businesses will be able to claim a tax deduction of up to $20,000 per worker to offset the wages of up to five new employees. Just like the previous Labor Government’s instant asset write-off, businesses will be able to claim the New Jobs Tax Cut as part of their regular tax return.
Under Labor’s New Jobs Tax Cut, small businesses will be able to claim a tax deduction of up to $20,000 per worker to offset the wages of up to five new employees. Just like the previous Labor Government’s instant asset write-off, businesses will be able to claim the New Jobs Tax Cut as part of their regular tax return. This minimises paperwork for busy employers
Just like the previous Labor Government’s instant asset write-off, businesses will be able to claim the New Jobs Tax Cut as part of their regular tax return. This minimises paperwork for busy employers This represents a $257 million investment in getting older Australians, parents, carers and younger Australians back to work.
This minimises paperwork for busy employers This represents a $257 million investment in getting older Australians, parents, carers and younger Australians back to work. It will help up to 30,000 Australians find a job each year.
This represents a $257 million investment in getting older Australians, parents, carers and younger Australians back to work. It will help up to 30,000 Australians find a job each year. Our New Jobs Tax Cut will reward small businesses that invest in jobs and do their bit to get these Australians back to into work.
It will help up to 30,000 Australians find a job each year. Our New Jobs Tax Cut will reward small businesses that invest in jobs and do their bit to get these Australians back to into work. POSITIVE POLICY
Our New Jobs Tax Cut will reward small businesses that invest in jobs and do their bit to get these Australians back to into work. POSITIVE POLICY Labor's Fiscal Plan
POSITIVE POLICY Labor's Fiscal Plan LABOR HAS A CLEAR PLAN TO BUILD A STRONG AND FAIR ECONOMY FOR ALL AUSTRALIANS.
Labor's Fiscal Plan LABOR HAS A CLEAR PLAN TO BUILD A STRONG AND FAIR ECONOMY FOR ALL AUSTRALIANS. A Shorten Labor Government will: Reduce the deficit every year until the budget returns to balance.
LABOR HAS A CLEAR PLAN TO BUILD A STRONG AND FAIR ECONOMY FOR ALL AUSTRALIANS. A Shorten Labor Government will: Reduce the deficit every year until the budget returns to balance. Balance the budget in 2020-21, the same year as the Government.
A Shorten Labor Government will: Reduce the deficit every year until the budget returns to balance. Balance the budget in 2020-21, the same year as the Government. Build strong surpluses over the medium term through fair savings measures that steadily and permanently improve the budget bottom line.
Balance the budget in 2020-21, the same year as the Government. Build strong surpluses over the medium term through fair savings measures that steadily and permanently improve the budget bottom line. Labor’s reforms will achieve $10.5 billion more in budget improvement than the Government over the decade, while: Protecting Medicare.
Build strong surpluses over the medium term through fair savings measures that steadily and permanently improve the budget bottom line. Labor’s reforms will achieve $10.5 billion more in budget improvement than the Government over the decade, while: Protecting Medicare. Properly funding our schools and universities.
Labor’s reforms will achieve $10.5 billion more in budget improvement than the Government over the decade, while: Protecting Medicare. Properly funding our schools and universities. Investing in job-creating infrastructure.
Properly funding our schools and universities. Investing in job-creating infrastructure. Supporting family budgets.
Investing in job-creating infrastructure. Supporting family budgets. Budget Repair. THAT IS FAIR
Supporting family budgets. Budget Repair. THAT IS FAIR Labor has a clear plan to build a strong and fair economy for all Australians.
Budget Repair. THAT IS FAIR Labor has a clear plan to build a strong and fair economy for all Australians. We will make the right investments and structural reforms today, while protecting the incomes of working and middle class families.
Labor has a clear plan to build a strong and fair economy for all Australians. We will make the right investments and structural reforms today, while protecting the incomes of working and middle class families. Labor’s responsible and fair savings improve the budget gradually and permanently over the medium term.
We will make the right investments and structural reforms today, while protecting the incomes of working and middle class families. Labor’s responsible and fair savings improve the budget gradually and permanently over the medium term. The Australian economy is in transition during a period of global change and immediate financial market uncertainty.
Labor’s responsible and fair savings improve the budget gradually and permanently over the medium term. The Australian economy is in transition during a period of global change and immediate financial market uncertainty. This is not the time to be making deep cuts to family budgets, education, health or job-creating infrastructure.
The Australian economy is in transition during a period of global change and immediate financial market uncertainty. This is not the time to be making deep cuts to family budgets, education, health or job-creating infrastructure. Budget repair must be fair to support the economy, while strengthening the Commonwealth balance sheet over time.
This is not the time to be making deep cuts to family budgets, education, health or job-creating infrastructure. Budget repair must be fair to support the economy, while strengthening the Commonwealth balance sheet over time. Under the Abbott-Turnbull Liberal Government, the budget position is deteriorating, the economy is fragile and working and middle class Australians are being left behind.
Budget repair must be fair to support the economy, while strengthening the Commonwealth balance sheet over time. Under the Abbott-Turnbull Liberal Government, the budget position is deteriorating, the economy is fragile and working and middle class Australians are being left behind. Before the last election the Liberals promised to fix the budget.
Under the Abbott-Turnbull Liberal Government, the budget position is deteriorating, the economy is fragile and working and middle class Australians are being left behind. Before the last election the Liberals promised to fix the budget. But after three years, net debt is more than $100 billion higher and the budget deficit has tripled since the Government’s first budget.
Before the last election the Liberals promised to fix the budget. But after three years, net debt is more than $100 billion higher and the budget deficit has tripled since the Government’s first budget. The Government has not made any meaningful contribution to budget repair.
But after three years, net debt is more than $100 billion higher and the budget deficit has tripled since the Government’s first budget. The Government has not made any meaningful contribution to budget repair. Instead the Liberals have spent virtually all of their announced savings even though many of these savings will never pass the Parliament and never be realised.
The Government has not made any meaningful contribution to budget repair. Instead the Liberals have spent virtually all of their announced savings even though many of these savings will never pass the Parliament and never be realised. The Liberal Government’s budget and economic policies have put Australia’s hard-earned AAA credit rating from the three major ratings agencies at risk.
Instead the Liberals have spent virtually all of their announced savings even though many of these savings will never pass the Parliament and never be realised. The Liberal Government’s budget and economic policies have put Australia’s hard-earned AAA credit rating from the three major ratings agencies at risk. The case for a change from the Liberals’ failed fiscal policies is clear.
The Liberal Government’s budget and economic policies have put Australia’s hard-earned AAA credit rating from the three major ratings agencies at risk. The case for a change from the Liberals’ failed fiscal policies is clear. Australians are experiencing the longest fall in living standards since records began in the 1970s.
The case for a change from the Liberals’ failed fiscal policies is clear. Australians are experiencing the longest fall in living standards since records began in the 1970s. Inequality in Australia is at its highest level in 75 years.
Australians are experiencing the longest fall in living standards since records began in the 1970s. Inequality in Australia is at its highest level in 75 years. Household budgets are under pressure with increasing debt, lower savings and wages growing at the slowest rate on record.
Inequality in Australia is at its highest level in 75 years. Household budgets are under pressure with increasing debt, lower savings and wages growing at the slowest rate on record. The Abbott-Turnbull Liberal Government has the wrong plan for Australia.
Household budgets are under pressure with increasing debt, lower savings and wages growing at the slowest rate on record. The Abbott-Turnbull Liberal Government has the wrong plan for Australia. Their policies will weaken the economy and worsen the budget over the medium term.
The Abbott-Turnbull Liberal Government has the wrong plan for Australia. Their policies will weaken the economy and worsen the budget over the medium term. They are attacking the disposable incomes of millions of working and middle class families.
Their policies will weaken the economy and worsen the budget over the medium term. They are attacking the disposable incomes of millions of working and middle class families. Malcolm Turnbull is cutting Medicare,
They are attacking the disposable incomes of millions of working and middle class families. Malcolm Turnbull is cutting Medicare, education
Malcolm Turnbull is cutting Medicare, education and infrastructure.
education and infrastructure. His budget strategy relies on retrospective policies and Tony Abbott’s unlegislated “zombie” measures which have been resoundingly rejected by the Australian community.
and infrastructure. His budget strategy relies on retrospective policies and Tony Abbott’s unlegislated “zombie” measures which have been resoundingly rejected by the Australian community. Malcolm Turnbull’s only economic plan is to deliver a $50 billion tax giveaway to big business.
His budget strategy relies on retrospective policies and Tony Abbott’s unlegislated “zombie” measures which have been resoundingly rejected by the Australian community. Malcolm Turnbull’s only economic plan is to deliver a $50 billion tax giveaway to big business. Australia can not afford this reckless policy which undermines our fiscal sustainability.
Malcolm Turnbull’s only economic plan is to deliver a $50 billion tax giveaway to big business. Australia can not afford this reckless policy which undermines our fiscal sustainability. The Liberal Government’s own budget papers show that the structural budget balance is expected to get worse – not better – over the medium term.
Australia can not afford this reckless policy which undermines our fiscal sustainability. The Liberal Government’s own budget papers show that the structural budget balance is expected to get worse – not better – over the medium term. More than ever it is vital that governments pursue budget repair that helps, not hinders, broad-based prosperity and growth.
The Liberal Government’s own budget papers show that the structural budget balance is expected to get worse – not better – over the medium term. More than ever it is vital that governments pursue budget repair that helps, not hinders, broad-based prosperity and growth. This is achieved by measured and responsible budget improvements that strengthen the budget over time, but boost growth by creating space for productivity enhancing investments that will see Australia’s standard of living rise.
More than ever it is vital that governments pursue budget repair that helps, not hinders, broad-based prosperity and growth. This is achieved by measured and responsible budget improvements that strengthen the budget over time, but boost growth by creating space for productivity enhancing investments that will see Australia’s standard of living rise. That is why an elected Shorten Labor Government will strengthen the budget over the medium term through a fairer tax system and reducing tax concessions like negative gearing and capital gains.
This is achieved by measured and responsible budget improvements that strengthen the budget over time, but boost growth by creating space for productivity enhancing investments that will see Australia’s standard of living rise. That is why an elected Shorten Labor Government will strengthen the budget over the medium term through a fairer tax system and reducing tax concessions like negative gearing and capital gains. Our responsible savings and structural reforms will steadily and permanently improve the budget bottom line, making room for critical investments in Medicare, education and infrastructure.
That is why an elected Shorten Labor Government will strengthen the budget over the medium term through a fairer tax system and reducing tax concessions like negative gearing and capital gains. Our responsible savings and structural reforms will steadily and permanently improve the budget bottom line, making room for critical investments in Medicare, education and infrastructure. Labor’s plan for inclusive growth will invest in people.
Our responsible savings and structural reforms will steadily and permanently improve the budget bottom line, making room for critical investments in Medicare, education and infrastructure. Labor’s plan for inclusive growth will invest in people. Our responsible and fair approach ensures that middle and working class families are not left behind.
Labor’s plan for inclusive growth will invest in people. Our responsible and fair approach ensures that middle and working class families are not left behind. Right now, the Australian economy is being confronted with two challenges – supporting the domestic economy transition from the largest investment boom in the nation’s history to broader-based growth, and arresting the unprecedented decline in living standards through lifting productivity.
Our responsible and fair approach ensures that middle and working class families are not left behind. Right now, the Australian economy is being confronted with two challenges – supporting the domestic economy transition from the largest investment boom in the nation’s history to broader-based growth, and arresting the unprecedented decline in living standards through lifting productivity. In this election, the contrasting budget and economic approaches of Liberal and Labor could not be starker.
Right now, the Australian economy is being confronted with two challenges – supporting the domestic economy transition from the largest investment boom in the nation’s history to broader-based growth, and arresting the unprecedented decline in living standards through lifting productivity. In this election, the contrasting budget and economic approaches of Liberal and Labor could not be starker. Labor has been prepared to make the hard calls and the tough choices to fully fund our priorities.
In this election, the contrasting budget and economic approaches of Liberal and Labor could not be starker. Labor has been prepared to make the hard calls and the tough choices to fully fund our priorities. That is why Labor has more budget improvements over the decade than new spending commitments.
Labor has been prepared to make the hard calls and the tough choices to fully fund our priorities. That is why Labor has more budget improvements over the decade than new spending commitments. Under Labor, deficits will decline every year over the forward estimates and, on current forecasts and projections, Labor will get the budget back into balance in the same year as the Liberal Government.
That is why Labor has more budget improvements over the decade than new spending commitments. Under Labor, deficits will decline every year over the forward estimates and, on current forecasts and projections, Labor will get the budget back into balance in the same year as the Liberal Government. Labor’s fiscal plan will deliver stronger surpluses over the medium term, and deliver real debt repayment to strengthen our balance sheet.
Under Labor, deficits will decline every year over the forward estimates and, on current forecasts and projections, Labor will get the budget back into balance in the same year as the Liberal Government. Labor’s fiscal plan will deliver stronger surpluses over the medium term, and deliver real debt repayment to strengthen our balance sheet. Labor’s fiscal plans are fully costed, responsible and put people first.
Labor’s fiscal plan will deliver stronger surpluses over the medium term, and deliver real debt repayment to strengthen our balance sheet. Labor’s fiscal plans are fully costed, responsible and put people first. Our Economic Plan
Labor’s fiscal plans are fully costed, responsible and put people first. Our Economic Plan Australia is facing two major economic challenges: supporting our fragile economy in the short term; and lifting productivity and living standards over the long term.
Our Economic Plan Australia is facing two major economic challenges: supporting our fragile economy in the short term; and lifting productivity and living standards over the long term. Labor’s economic plan will boost growth now through nation-building infrastructure,
Australia is facing two major economic challenges: supporting our fragile economy in the short term; and lifting productivity and living standards over the long term. Labor’s economic plan will boost growth now through nation-building infrastructure, make our nation smarter and more productive through investing in education
Labor’s economic plan will boost growth now through nation-building infrastructure, make our nation smarter and more productive through investing in education and drive greater participation through protecting and strengthening Medicare.
make our nation smarter and more productive through investing in education and drive greater participation through protecting and strengthening Medicare. Labor’s inclusive growth approach will ensure that middle and working class families are not left behind.
and drive greater participation through protecting and strengthening Medicare. Labor’s inclusive growth approach will ensure that middle and working class families are not left behind. Labor’s structural reforms will deliver gradual and permanent improvements to the budget.
Labor’s inclusive growth approach will ensure that middle and working class families are not left behind. Labor’s structural reforms will deliver gradual and permanent improvements to the budget. The current economic circumstances means that now, more than ever, is not the time to be making deep cuts to family budgets and pursuing austerity.
Labor’s structural reforms will deliver gradual and permanent improvements to the budget. The current economic circumstances means that now, more than ever, is not the time to be making deep cuts to family budgets and pursuing austerity. Labor’s approach to fiscal policy is at the heart of our economic plan.
The current economic circumstances means that now, more than ever, is not the time to be making deep cuts to family budgets and pursuing austerity. Labor’s approach to fiscal policy is at the heart of our economic plan. We need to be selective and strategic in where we invest and what we prioritise.
Labor’s approach to fiscal policy is at the heart of our economic plan. We need to be selective and strategic in where we invest and what we prioritise. At the same time, we also need to make fair, reasonable savings to make room for our investments and improve the long term sustainability of the budget.
We need to be selective and strategic in where we invest and what we prioritise. At the same time, we also need to make fair, reasonable savings to make room for our investments and improve the long term sustainability of the budget. Labor’s six key priorities to build a stronger, fairer economy are: 1. Investing in people – Labor will improve the quality of education and training, to drive productivity and ensure Australians are prepared for the jobs of the future.
At the same time, we also need to make fair, reasonable savings to make room for our investments and improve the long term sustainability of the budget. Labor’s six key priorities to build a stronger, fairer economy are: 1. Investing in people – Labor will improve the quality of education and training, to drive productivity and ensure Australians are prepared for the jobs of the future. 2. Building Australia – Labor will facilitate the economic transition by investing in roads, rail and the NBN, creating jobs and improving the liveability and productivity of our cities and regions.
Labor’s six key priorities to build a stronger, fairer economy are: 1. Investing in people – Labor will improve the quality of education and training, to drive productivity and ensure Australians are prepared for the jobs of the future. 2. Building Australia – Labor will facilitate the economic transition by investing in roads, rail and the NBN, creating jobs and improving the liveability and productivity of our cities and regions. 3. Driving investment in new industry and renewables – Labor will stand up for jobs in manufacturing and send the right signals to attract investment in renewables.
2. Building Australia – Labor will facilitate the economic transition by investing in roads, rail and the NBN, creating jobs and improving the liveability and productivity of our cities and regions. 3. Driving investment in new industry and renewables – Labor will stand up for jobs in manufacturing and send the right signals to attract investment in renewables. 4. Supporting innovation and startups – Labor will drive jobs and innovation through tax relief and support for startups.
3. Driving investment in new industry and renewables – Labor will stand up for jobs in manufacturing and send the right signals to attract investment in renewables. 4. Supporting innovation and startups – Labor will drive jobs and innovation through tax relief and support for startups. 5. Helping small business – Labor will deliver tax cuts to small businesses while putting them on a more even playing field when it comes to competing in the marketplace.
4. Supporting innovation and startups – Labor will drive jobs and innovation through tax relief and support for startups. 5. Helping small business – Labor will deliver tax cuts to small businesses while putting them on a more even playing field when it comes to competing in the marketplace. 6. Budget repair that’s fair – Labor will better target tax concessions to middle and working class families and
5. Helping small business – Labor will deliver tax cuts to small businesses while putting them on a more even playing field when it comes to competing in the marketplace. 6. Budget repair that’s fair – Labor will better target tax concessions to middle and working class families and ensure greater female participation in the workforce.
6. Budget repair that’s fair – Labor will better target tax concessions to middle and working class families and ensure greater female participation in the workforce. Our Fiscal Plan
ensure greater female participation in the workforce. Our Fiscal Plan Labor has a clear budget plan that funds important investments in the near term and strengthens the budget for the decade to come.
Our Fiscal Plan Labor has a clear budget plan that funds important investments in the near term and strengthens the budget for the decade to come. Our comprehensive budget plan underpins our investments in a stronger, fairer economy for all Australians, including our investments in Medicare,
Labor has a clear budget plan that funds important investments in the near term and strengthens the budget for the decade to come. Our comprehensive budget plan underpins our investments in a stronger, fairer economy for all Australians, including our investments in Medicare, education
Our comprehensive budget plan underpins our investments in a stronger, fairer economy for all Australians, including our investments in Medicare, education and infrastructure.
education and infrastructure. We are being upfront and honest about our plans, in contrast to the current government which deceitfully hid it’s plans for harsh cuts from the Australian people before the last election.
and infrastructure. We are being upfront and honest about our plans, in contrast to the current government which deceitfully hid it’s plans for harsh cuts from the Australian people before the last election. It is clear that the Turnbull Liberal Government is doing the same in the 2016 election as the Abbott Opposition did in the 2013 election, telling Australians one thing and doing another: Hiding their plans for a 15 per cent GST on everything.
We are being upfront and honest about our plans, in contrast to the current government which deceitfully hid it’s plans for harsh cuts from the Australian people before the last election. It is clear that the Turnbull Liberal Government is doing the same in the 2016 election as the Abbott Opposition did in the 2013 election, telling Australians one thing and doing another: Hiding their plans for a 15 per cent GST on everything. •Double income taxation for working families.
It is clear that the Turnbull Liberal Government is doing the same in the 2016 election as the Abbott Opposition did in the 2013 election, telling Australians one thing and doing another: Hiding their plans for a 15 per cent GST on everything. •Double income taxation for working families. •More harsh cuts to important services to pay for a $50 billion big business tax cut.
•Double income taxation for working families. •More harsh cuts to important services to pay for a $50 billion big business tax cut. The Liberals’ unfair approach to the budget has damaged confidence in the economy, which has delayed the budget repair task and put Australia’s AAA credit rating at risk.
•More harsh cuts to important services to pay for a $50 billion big business tax cut. The Liberals’ unfair approach to the budget has damaged confidence in the economy, which has delayed the budget repair task and put Australia’s AAA credit rating at risk. Labor’s fiscal plan is responsible and fair.
The Liberals’ unfair approach to the budget has damaged confidence in the economy, which has delayed the budget repair task and put Australia’s AAA credit rating at risk. Labor’s fiscal plan is responsible and fair. Labor will not smash the family budget to fix the Liberal Government’s mess.
Labor’s fiscal plan is responsible and fair. Labor will not smash the family budget to fix the Liberal Government’s mess. Labor’s approach to fiscal policy has been guided by two objectives: funding important investments in the near term, and implementing the structural improvements required to strengthen the budget over the medium term.
Labor will not smash the family budget to fix the Liberal Government’s mess. Labor’s approach to fiscal policy has been guided by two objectives: funding important investments in the near term, and implementing the structural improvements required to strengthen the budget over the medium term. An important discipline has been our commitment to achieving more budget improvements than spending over the decade.
Labor’s approach to fiscal policy has been guided by two objectives: funding important investments in the near term, and implementing the structural improvements required to strengthen the budget over the medium term. An important discipline has been our commitment to achieving more budget improvements than spending over the decade. Labor has met this commitment and will strengthen the budget through $10.5 billion more savings than spending over the decade.
An important discipline has been our commitment to achieving more budget improvements than spending over the decade. Labor has met this commitment and will strengthen the budget through $10.5 billion more savings than spending over the decade. On the 2016 Pre Election Economic and Fiscal Outlook (PEFO) budget forecasts and projections Labor will: Reduce the deficit every year until the budget returns to balance.
Labor has met this commitment and will strengthen the budget through $10.5 billion more savings than spending over the decade. On the 2016 Pre Election Economic and Fiscal Outlook (PEFO) budget forecasts and projections Labor will: Reduce the deficit every year until the budget returns to balance. •Balance the budget in 2020-21, the same year as the Government.
On the 2016 Pre Election Economic and Fiscal Outlook (PEFO) budget forecasts and projections Labor will: Reduce the deficit every year until the budget returns to balance. •Balance the budget in 2020-21, the same year as the Government. •Build strong surpluses over the medium term through fair savings measures that gradually and permanently improve the budget bottom line.
•Balance the budget in 2020-21, the same year as the Government. •Build strong surpluses over the medium term through fair savings measures that gradually and permanently improve the budget bottom line. Labor’s fiscal strategy is designed to ensure fiscal sustainability over the medium term, while allowing flexibility in response to changing economic conditions.
•Build strong surpluses over the medium term through fair savings measures that gradually and permanently improve the budget bottom line. Labor’s fiscal strategy is designed to ensure fiscal sustainability over the medium term, while allowing flexibility in response to changing economic conditions. Importantly, Australia will continue to have one of the lowest debt-to-GDP ratios in the developed world under a Labor Government.
Labor’s fiscal strategy is designed to ensure fiscal sustainability over the medium term, while allowing flexibility in response to changing economic conditions. Importantly, Australia will continue to have one of the lowest debt-to-GDP ratios in the developed world under a Labor Government. Labor has prioritised the need to protect Medicare,
Importantly, Australia will continue to have one of the lowest debt-to-GDP ratios in the developed world under a Labor Government. Labor has prioritised the need to protect Medicare, deliver needs-based schools funding
Labor has prioritised the need to protect Medicare, deliver needs-based schools funding and boost jobs through nation-building infrastructure In the near term.
deliver needs-based schools funding and boost jobs through nation-building infrastructure In the near term. As a result Labor will achieve more modest budget improvement than the Government over the forward estimates.
and boost jobs through nation-building infrastructure In the near term. As a result Labor will achieve more modest budget improvement than the Government over the forward estimates. However, our savings are substantial and build steadily over time, permanently improving the budget over the medium term.
As a result Labor will achieve more modest budget improvement than the Government over the forward estimates. However, our savings are substantial and build steadily over time, permanently improving the budget over the medium term. The more modest fiscal consolidation over the forward estimates of around 0.2 per cent of GDP per year (on average) is more than made up for by Labor’s structural savings over the medium term.
However, our savings are substantial and build steadily over time, permanently improving the budget over the medium term. The more modest fiscal consolidation over the forward estimates of around 0.2 per cent of GDP per year (on average) is more than made up for by Labor’s structural savings over the medium term. Labor’s approach to budget management has fairness at its core, and will not seek to fix the Liberals’ budget mess by attacking family budgets.
The more modest fiscal consolidation over the forward estimates of around 0.2 per cent of GDP per year (on average) is more than made up for by Labor’s structural savings over the medium term. Labor’s approach to budget management has fairness at its core, and will not seek to fix the Liberals’ budget mess by attacking family budgets. We will budget transparently and honestly.
Labor’s approach to budget management has fairness at its core, and will not seek to fix the Liberals’ budget mess by attacking family budgets. We will budget transparently and honestly. Labor’s plan is not built on measures so out of touch with the community that they will never pass this Parliament, or any Parliament.
We will budget transparently and honestly. Labor’s plan is not built on measures so out of touch with the community that they will never pass this Parliament, or any Parliament. Labor is sensibly and responsibly building savings through a deliberate strategy to help support the Australian economy through a transition in an uncertain global economic environment, and to run larger surpluses over the medium term.
Labor’s plan is not built on measures so out of touch with the community that they will never pass this Parliament, or any Parliament. Labor is sensibly and responsibly building savings through a deliberate strategy to help support the Australian economy through a transition in an uncertain global economic environment, and to run larger surpluses over the medium term. “Fiscal consolidation should be back-loaded in light of economic uncertainties. Tax reform should be a core element of structural policy.” OECD Economic Outlook, June 2016
Labor is sensibly and responsibly building savings through a deliberate strategy to help support the Australian economy through a transition in an uncertain global economic environment, and to run larger surpluses over the medium term. “Fiscal consolidation should be back-loaded in light of economic uncertainties. Tax reform should be a core element of structural policy.” OECD Economic Outlook, June 2016 Making Investments Today
“Fiscal consolidation should be back-loaded in light of economic uncertainties. Tax reform should be a core element of structural policy.” OECD Economic Outlook, June 2016 Making Investments Today Labor’s plan invests in Medicare, education and job-creating infrastructure today while delivering a stronger budget over the medium term.
Making Investments Today Labor’s plan invests in Medicare, education and job-creating infrastructure today while delivering a stronger budget over the medium term. The Liberal Government’s approach has been to make deep and harsh cuts to Medicare, education and infrastructure, despite these investments being crucial to growing the economy and creating new jobs.
Labor’s plan invests in Medicare, education and job-creating infrastructure today while delivering a stronger budget over the medium term. The Liberal Government’s approach has been to make deep and harsh cuts to Medicare, education and infrastructure, despite these investments being crucial to growing the economy and creating new jobs. Labor has made a clear choice with our budget priorities and we will always put people first.
The Liberal Government’s approach has been to make deep and harsh cuts to Medicare, education and infrastructure, despite these investments being crucial to growing the economy and creating new jobs. Labor has made a clear choice with our budget priorities and we will always put people first. The modest difference between Labor’s budget position and the Government’s PEFO position over the forward estimates is entirely a result of Labor protecting Medicare and,
Labor has made a clear choice with our budget priorities and we will always put people first. The modest difference between Labor’s budget position and the Government’s PEFO position over the forward estimates is entirely a result of Labor protecting Medicare and, investing in education
The modest difference between Labor’s budget position and the Government’s PEFO position over the forward estimates is entirely a result of Labor protecting Medicare and, investing in education skills and infrastructure.
investing in education skills and infrastructure. Half the difference is due to Labor’s investments in our schools and universities.
skills and infrastructure. Half the difference is due to Labor’s investments in our schools and universities. The economic rationale for these fiscal decisions is clear – Labor will invest in human and physical capital as the key drivers of economic growth.
Half the difference is due to Labor’s investments in our schools and universities. The economic rationale for these fiscal decisions is clear – Labor will invest in human and physical capital as the key drivers of economic growth. Labor’s approach prioritises inclusive growth.
The economic rationale for these fiscal decisions is clear – Labor will invest in human and physical capital as the key drivers of economic growth. Labor’s approach prioritises inclusive growth. The Australian economy would be weaker over the medium term under at Liberal Government with: Underfunded schools.
Labor’s approach prioritises inclusive growth. The Australian economy would be weaker over the medium term under at Liberal Government with: Underfunded schools. •$100,000 university degrees.
The Australian economy would be weaker over the medium term under at Liberal Government with: Underfunded schools. •$100,000 university degrees. •Declining investment in roads and rail.
•$100,000 university degrees. •Declining investment in roads and rail. Unlike Labor, the Liberals’ fiscal strategy would put our long term prosperity at risk, and working and middle class families would suffer.
•Declining investment in roads and rail. Unlike Labor, the Liberals’ fiscal strategy would put our long term prosperity at risk, and working and middle class families would suffer. As the below chart demonstrates, without Labor making these positive investments in Medicare, infrastructure and education, Labor’s budget deficits would be lower than the Liberals’ over the projection years.
Unlike Labor, the Liberals’ fiscal strategy would put our long term prosperity at risk, and working and middle class families would suffer. As the below chart demonstrates, without Labor making these positive investments in Medicare, infrastructure and education, Labor’s budget deficits would be lower than the Liberals’ over the projection years. The Turnbull Government is continuing to make poor budget choices, for the economy and Australian working families.
As the below chart demonstrates, without Labor making these positive investments in Medicare, infrastructure and education, Labor’s budget deficits would be lower than the Liberals’ over the projection years. The Turnbull Government is continuing to make poor budget choices, for the economy and Australian working families. The Government’s budget centrepiece is a 10 year company tax handout to big businesses and multinationals.
The Turnbull Government is continuing to make poor budget choices, for the economy and Australian working families. The Government’s budget centrepiece is a 10 year company tax handout to big businesses and multinationals. Compare this to Labor prioritising investment in every school as the pathway to inclusive growth.
The Government’s budget centrepiece is a 10 year company tax handout to big businesses and multinationals. Compare this to Labor prioritising investment in every school as the pathway to inclusive growth. Investing in our young people is a core Labor value that will open the door to jobs and opportunity and drive economic growth and prosperity.
Compare this to Labor prioritising investment in every school as the pathway to inclusive growth. Investing in our young people is a core Labor value that will open the door to jobs and opportunity and drive economic growth and prosperity. Labor’s policy is supported by experts, with almost two thirds of 31 economists from the Economic Society of Australia agreeing with the statement that:Australia will receive a bigger economic growth dividend in the long-run by spending on education than offering an equivalent amount of money on a tax cut to business.
Investing in our young people is a core Labor value that will open the door to jobs and opportunity and drive economic growth and prosperity. Labor’s policy is supported by experts, with almost two thirds of 31 economists from the Economic Society of Australia agreeing with the statement that:Australia will receive a bigger economic growth dividend in the long-run by spending on education than offering an equivalent amount of money on a tax cut to business. Moreover, research from the Australia Institute comparing company tax rates and education spending across OECD economies has demonstrated that there is no correlation between company tax rates and GDP per person, while there is a strong correlation between increased education spending and higher GDP per person.
Labor’s policy is supported by experts, with almost two thirds of 31 economists from the Economic Society of Australia agreeing with the statement that:Australia will receive a bigger economic growth dividend in the long-run by spending on education than offering an equivalent amount of money on a tax cut to business. Moreover, research from the Australia Institute comparing company tax rates and education spending across OECD economies has demonstrated that there is no correlation between company tax rates and GDP per person, while there is a strong correlation between increased education spending and higher GDP per person. Labor’s investment in Medicare is also grounded in strong economic analysis, with the link between investment in public health and economic prosperity clear – good health underpins economic growth.
Moreover, research from the Australia Institute comparing company tax rates and education spending across OECD economies has demonstrated that there is no correlation between company tax rates and GDP per person, while there is a strong correlation between increased education spending and higher GDP per person. Labor’s investment in Medicare is also grounded in strong economic analysis, with the link between investment in public health and economic prosperity clear – good health underpins economic growth. This is particularly true of investment in prevention and addressing health inequalities.
Labor’s investment in Medicare is also grounded in strong economic analysis, with the link between investment in public health and economic prosperity clear – good health underpins economic growth. This is particularly true of investment in prevention and addressing health inequalities. There is considerable evidence that countries with better, more accessible primary care achieve better health outcomes, at lower cost, and with greater equity, than countries with a higher focus on specialist and acute care.
This is particularly true of investment in prevention and addressing health inequalities. There is considerable evidence that countries with better, more accessible primary care achieve better health outcomes, at lower cost, and with greater equity, than countries with a higher focus on specialist and acute care. For business, accessible and affordable primary care through Medicare means employees remain healthy and able to work, reducing hours lost and boosting productivity across the economy.
There is considerable evidence that countries with better, more accessible primary care achieve better health outcomes, at lower cost, and with greater equity, than countries with a higher focus on specialist and acute care. For business, accessible and affordable primary care through Medicare means employees remain healthy and able to work, reducing hours lost and boosting productivity across the economy. As the OECD Observer notes, “Countries with weak health and education conditions find it harder to achieve sustained growth.”
For business, accessible and affordable primary care through Medicare means employees remain healthy and able to work, reducing hours lost and boosting productivity across the economy. As the OECD Observer notes, “Countries with weak health and education conditions find it harder to achieve sustained growth.” The economic benefits from investing in infrastructure have long been recognised as a vital element for growth.
As the OECD Observer notes, “Countries with weak health and education conditions find it harder to achieve sustained growth.” The economic benefits from investing in infrastructure have long been recognised as a vital element for growth. Investment in nation-building infrastructure has a double dividend – it creates jobs now but also boosts our future productive capacity.
The economic benefits from investing in infrastructure have long been recognised as a vital element for growth. Investment in nation-building infrastructure has a double dividend – it creates jobs now but also boosts our future productive capacity. Labor’s fiscal plan is designed to support growth in the near term, and unleash our economic potential over the medium term.
Investment in nation-building infrastructure has a double dividend – it creates jobs now but also boosts our future productive capacity. Labor’s fiscal plan is designed to support growth in the near term, and unleash our economic potential over the medium term. A Stronger Budget over the Medium Term
Labor’s fiscal plan is designed to support growth in the near term, and unleash our economic potential over the medium term. A Stronger Budget over the Medium Term Labor’s plan will strengthen the budget over the medium term, through fair and responsible savings that steadily and permanently improve the budget bottom line.
A Stronger Budget over the Medium Term Labor’s plan will strengthen the budget over the medium term, through fair and responsible savings that steadily and permanently improve the budget bottom line. During this term in Opposition, Labor has proposed important structural expenditure reductions to the budget in areas such as the VET-FEE HELP program, reforms to private health insurance and better targeting family payments.
Labor’s plan will strengthen the budget over the medium term, through fair and responsible savings that steadily and permanently improve the budget bottom line. During this term in Opposition, Labor has proposed important structural expenditure reductions to the budget in areas such as the VET-FEE HELP program, reforms to private health insurance and better targeting family payments. Our approach improves the fairness of the tax system, rejects retrospectivity and protects the most vulnerable members of our society.
During this term in Opposition, Labor has proposed important structural expenditure reductions to the budget in areas such as the VET-FEE HELP program, reforms to private health insurance and better targeting family payments. Our approach improves the fairness of the tax system, rejects retrospectivity and protects the most vulnerable members of our society. Labor is closing several tax loopholes and better targeting a number of existing tax concessions.
Our approach improves the fairness of the tax system, rejects retrospectivity and protects the most vulnerable members of our society. Labor is closing several tax loopholes and better targeting a number of existing tax concessions. This is an approach supported by Martin Feldstein, Professor of Economics, Harvard University, former Chair of President Reagan’s Council of Economic Advisors, who noted that: “Reducing those [tax] subsidies, then, is really cutting government spending. The resulting deficit reductions show up on the revenue side of the budget, but the economic effect is to cut government spending. … Anyone opposed to government spending should favor removing these subsidies from the tax code.”
Labor is closing several tax loopholes and better targeting a number of existing tax concessions. This is an approach supported by Martin Feldstein, Professor of Economics, Harvard University, former Chair of President Reagan’s Council of Economic Advisors, who noted that: “Reducing those [tax] subsidies, then, is really cutting government spending. The resulting deficit reductions show up on the revenue side of the budget, but the economic effect is to cut government spending. … Anyone opposed to government spending should favor removing these subsidies from the tax code.” This approach is also supported by international ratings agency Moody’s, which sent a warning to the Government in April this year arguing that revenue measures are essential to repair the budget
This is an approach supported by Martin Feldstein, Professor of Economics, Harvard University, former Chair of President Reagan’s Council of Economic Advisors, who noted that: “Reducing those [tax] subsidies, then, is really cutting government spending. The resulting deficit reductions show up on the revenue side of the budget, but the economic effect is to cut government spending. … Anyone opposed to government spending should favor removing these subsidies from the tax code.” This approach is also supported by international ratings agency Moody’s, which sent a warning to the Government in April this year arguing that revenue measures are essential to repair the budget Moody’s explicitly stated: “Without such [revenue] measures, limited spending cuts are unlikely to meaningfully advance the Federal Government’s aim of balanced finances by the fiscal year ending June 2021 and Government debt will likely continue to climb, a credit negative for Australia.”
This approach is also supported by international ratings agency Moody’s, which sent a warning to the Government in April this year arguing that revenue measures are essential to repair the budget Moody’s explicitly stated: “Without such [revenue] measures, limited spending cuts are unlikely to meaningfully advance the Federal Government’s aim of balanced finances by the fiscal year ending June 2021 and Government debt will likely continue to climb, a credit negative for Australia.” The Government’s ideological refusal to reform areas like negative gearing and capital gains, for the purpose of protecting vested interests, undermines Australia’s fiscal sustainability and leaves our economy more vulnerable.
Moody’s explicitly stated: “Without such [revenue] measures, limited spending cuts are unlikely to meaningfully advance the Federal Government’s aim of balanced finances by the fiscal year ending June 2021 and Government debt will likely continue to climb, a credit negative for Australia.” The Government’s ideological refusal to reform areas like negative gearing and capital gains, for the purpose of protecting vested interests, undermines Australia’s fiscal sustainability and leaves our economy more vulnerable. Importantly, Labor is making major budget improvements through measures that apply prospectively – not retrospectively.
The Government’s ideological refusal to reform areas like negative gearing and capital gains, for the purpose of protecting vested interests, undermines Australia’s fiscal sustainability and leaves our economy more vulnerable. Importantly, Labor is making major budget improvements through measures that apply prospectively – not retrospectively. This is an important principle, and one that guides Labor’s tax policy development.
Importantly, Labor is making major budget improvements through measures that apply prospectively – not retrospectively. This is an important principle, and one that guides Labor’s tax policy development. Labor respects investment decisions made under existing rules and as a result of grandfathering, our budget improvements build steadily over the forward estimates before delivering a substantial fiscal dividend in the medium term.
This is an important principle, and one that guides Labor’s tax policy development. Labor respects investment decisions made under existing rules and as a result of grandfathering, our budget improvements build steadily over the forward estimates before delivering a substantial fiscal dividend in the medium term. The Liberal Government, in contrast, has announced retrospective policies that have undermined public confidence in our superannuation system.
Labor respects investment decisions made under existing rules and as a result of grandfathering, our budget improvements build steadily over the forward estimates before delivering a substantial fiscal dividend in the medium term. The Liberal Government, in contrast, has announced retrospective policies that have undermined public confidence in our superannuation system. Furthermore, the Government continues to cling to the rejected measures from Tony Abbott’s disastrous first budget, a budget that was completely at odds with community standards, based on broken promises and damaging to the economy.
The Liberal Government, in contrast, has announced retrospective policies that have undermined public confidence in our superannuation system. Furthermore, the Government continues to cling to the rejected measures from Tony Abbott’s disastrous first budget, a budget that was completely at odds with community standards, based on broken promises and damaging to the economy. Yet these harsh measures remain at the heart of Malcolm Turnbull’s budget – propping up his big business tax cut.
Furthermore, the Government continues to cling to the rejected measures from Tony Abbott’s disastrous first budget, a budget that was completely at odds with community standards, based on broken promises and damaging to the economy. Yet these harsh measures remain at the heart of Malcolm Turnbull’s budget – propping up his big business tax cut. The Liberal Party has managed to remove Mr Abbott from the Prime Minister’s office, but they haven’t been able to remove his harsh cuts from their budget.
Yet these harsh measures remain at the heart of Malcolm Turnbull’s budget – propping up his big business tax cut. The Liberal Party has managed to remove Mr Abbott from the Prime Minister’s office, but they haven’t been able to remove his harsh cuts from their budget. Malcolm Turnbull’s 2016-17 Budget is inflated by more than $30 billion of unlegislated saving measures (so called “zombie” measures), which will never pass the Parliament.
The Liberal Party has managed to remove Mr Abbott from the Prime Minister’s office, but they haven’t been able to remove his harsh cuts from their budget. Malcolm Turnbull’s 2016-17 Budget is inflated by more than $30 billion of unlegislated saving measures (so called “zombie” measures), which will never pass the Parliament. If these unlegislated measures are removed from the Government’s budget, Malcolm Turnbull’s deficit increases by 50 per cent in 2019-20, from $6 billion to $9 billion.
Malcolm Turnbull’s 2016-17 Budget is inflated by more than $30 billion of unlegislated saving measures (so called “zombie” measures), which will never pass the Parliament. If these unlegislated measures are removed from the Government’s budget, Malcolm Turnbull’s deficit increases by 50 per cent in 2019-20, from $6 billion to $9 billion. If the Government was honest and transparent, and abandoned the pretence that these measures will ever pass the Parliament, the Government would barely be in surplus over the medium term (grey bars below).
If these unlegislated measures are removed from the Government’s budget, Malcolm Turnbull’s deficit increases by 50 per cent in 2019-20, from $6 billion to $9 billion. If the Government was honest and transparent, and abandoned the pretence that these measures will ever pass the Parliament, the Government would barely be in surplus over the medium term (grey bars below). Labor has accounted for the reversal of these unlegislated measures in our final budget position.
If the Government was honest and transparent, and abandoned the pretence that these measures will ever pass the Parliament, the Government would barely be in surplus over the medium term (grey bars below). Labor has accounted for the reversal of these unlegislated measures in our final budget position. This is an honest and transparent approach to fiscal policy, and also recognises that, two years on, Tony Abbott’s 2014 Budget remains a failure.
Labor has accounted for the reversal of these unlegislated measures in our final budget position. This is an honest and transparent approach to fiscal policy, and also recognises that, two years on, Tony Abbott’s 2014 Budget remains a failure. Labor’s fiscal plan, after accounting for these unlegislated measures, still sees strong surpluses build beyond 2020-21.
This is an honest and transparent approach to fiscal policy, and also recognises that, two years on, Tony Abbott’s 2014 Budget remains a failure. Labor’s fiscal plan, after accounting for these unlegislated measures, still sees strong surpluses build beyond 2020-21. Budget repair requires community support, and a medium term plan that supports economic growth in the near term, while strengthening the balance sheet over time.
Labor’s fiscal plan, after accounting for these unlegislated measures, still sees strong surpluses build beyond 2020-21. Budget repair requires community support, and a medium term plan that supports economic growth in the near term, while strengthening the balance sheet over time. The Liberal Government avoids discussing the medium term because they do not have a medium term plan for the economy, and they do not want their $50 billion tax hand out to big business scrutinised.
Budget repair requires community support, and a medium term plan that supports economic growth in the near term, while strengthening the balance sheet over time. The Liberal Government avoids discussing the medium term because they do not have a medium term plan for the economy, and they do not want their $50 billion tax hand out to big business scrutinised. Modelling by Janine Dixon of the Centre of Policy Studies at Victoria University shows that cutting company tax “will lead to a fall in real incomes. In present value terms, this loss is in order of $800 to $2,000 per person” and as a result “a cut to company tax is not in the national interest.”
The Liberal Government avoids discussing the medium term because they do not have a medium term plan for the economy, and they do not want their $50 billion tax hand out to big business scrutinised. Modelling by Janine Dixon of the Centre of Policy Studies at Victoria University shows that cutting company tax “will lead to a fall in real incomes. In present value terms, this loss is in order of $800 to $2,000 per person” and as a result “a cut to company tax is not in the national interest.” Even Treasury modelling on which the Government relies admits that its modelling may overstate the economic gains of cutting the company tax rate.
Modelling by Janine Dixon of the Centre of Policy Studies at Victoria University shows that cutting company tax “will lead to a fall in real incomes. In present value terms, this loss is in order of $800 to $2,000 per person” and as a result “a cut to company tax is not in the national interest.” Even Treasury modelling on which the Government relies admits that its modelling may overstate the economic gains of cutting the company tax rate. While our savings build structurally over time, the Government’s tax cut for big business does the opposite.
Even Treasury modelling on which the Government relies admits that its modelling may overstate the economic gains of cutting the company tax rate. While our savings build structurally over time, the Government’s tax cut for big business does the opposite. Budget improvements from Labor’s negative gearing and capital gains reforms builds to around $8 billion in 2026-27.
While our savings build structurally over time, the Government’s tax cut for big business does the opposite. Budget improvements from Labor’s negative gearing and capital gains reforms builds to around $8 billion in 2026-27. This compares to the Government’s company tax package that costs the budget around $14 billion in 2026-27.
Budget improvements from Labor’s negative gearing and capital gains reforms builds to around $8 billion in 2026-27. This compares to the Government’s company tax package that costs the budget around $14 billion in 2026-27. The Government has committed to delivering this costly tax cut for multinationals at a time when its own budget papers show that the structural position of the budget is weak, with the structural budget balance deteriorating over the medium term.
This compares to the Government’s company tax package that costs the budget around $14 billion in 2026-27. The Government has committed to delivering this costly tax cut for multinationals at a time when its own budget papers show that the structural position of the budget is weak, with the structural budget balance deteriorating over the medium term. There is also a significant funding shortfall that is not accounted for in the budget, because the Liberals have not funded their Emissions Reduction Fund beyond 2020, despite committing to new 2030 emissions reduction targets.
The Government has committed to delivering this costly tax cut for multinationals at a time when its own budget papers show that the structural position of the budget is weak, with the structural budget balance deteriorating over the medium term. There is also a significant funding shortfall that is not accounted for in the budget, because the Liberals have not funded their Emissions Reduction Fund beyond 2020, despite committing to new 2030 emissions reduction targets. The Australian Industry Group estimates the cost of reaching these targets through the Emissions Reduction Fund to be around $60-140 billion in today’sdollars.
There is also a significant funding shortfall that is not accounted for in the budget, because the Liberals have not funded their Emissions Reduction Fund beyond 2020, despite committing to new 2030 emissions reduction targets. The Australian Industry Group estimates the cost of reaching these targets through the Emissions Reduction Fund to be around $60-140 billion in today’sdollars. If this cost was included in the accounts, the Liberal budget would never be in surplus.
The Australian Industry Group estimates the cost of reaching these targets through the Emissions Reduction Fund to be around $60-140 billion in today’sdollars. If this cost was included in the accounts, the Liberal budget would never be in surplus. If this funding is not included, Malcolm Turnbull and the Liberal Government will fail to meet Australia’s international climate obligations.
If this cost was included in the accounts, the Liberal budget would never be in surplus. If this funding is not included, Malcolm Turnbull and the Liberal Government will fail to meet Australia’s international climate obligations. Importantly, consistent with the current budget, Labor will not simply be relying on constantly increasing average tax rates on personal income to improve the budget.
If this funding is not included, Malcolm Turnbull and the Liberal Government will fail to meet Australia’s international climate obligations. Importantly, consistent with the current budget, Labor will not simply be relying on constantly increasing average tax rates on personal income to improve the budget. Labor will deliver stronger surpluses over the medium term due to structural budget improvements associated with negative gearing and capital gains reforms and only proceeding with the Government’s small business tax cut.
Importantly, consistent with the current budget, Labor will not simply be relying on constantly increasing average tax rates on personal income to improve the budget. Labor will deliver stronger surpluses over the medium term due to structural budget improvements associated with negative gearing and capital gains reforms and only proceeding with the Government’s small business tax cut. Under Labor, Australia’s tax-to-GDP ratio will continue to be low by international standards.
Labor will deliver stronger surpluses over the medium term due to structural budget improvements associated with negative gearing and capital gains reforms and only proceeding with the Government’s small business tax cut. Under Labor, Australia’s tax-to-GDP ratio will continue to be low by international standards. “Fiscal policy can also promote equality of opportunity and greater intergenerational mobility. Spending focused on increasing access to education and health can enhance social mobility and help break the inter-generational transmission of poverty and disadvantage.” International Monetary Fund, 2014
Under Labor, Australia’s tax-to-GDP ratio will continue to be low by international standards. “Fiscal policy can also promote equality of opportunity and greater intergenerational mobility. Spending focused on increasing access to education and health can enhance social mobility and help break the inter-generational transmission of poverty and disadvantage.” International Monetary Fund, 2014 Budget Choices Matter for Inequality
“Fiscal policy can also promote equality of opportunity and greater intergenerational mobility. Spending focused on increasing access to education and health can enhance social mobility and help break the inter-generational transmission of poverty and disadvantage.” International Monetary Fund, 2014 Budget Choices Matter for Inequality Australia has the highest level of inequality in 75 years.
Budget Choices Matter for Inequality Australia has the highest level of inequality in 75 years. What Australia needs is a budget that reverses this trend, not one that exacerbates it.
Australia has the highest level of inequality in 75 years. What Australia needs is a budget that reverses this trend, not one that exacerbates it. The form and effect of budget repair is crucial in this task, and can have direct effects on further prosperity, inequality and growth.
What Australia needs is a budget that reverses this trend, not one that exacerbates it. The form and effect of budget repair is crucial in this task, and can have direct effects on further prosperity, inequality and growth. Malcolm Turnbull’s approach has been to: Cut Medicare.
The form and effect of budget repair is crucial in this task, and can have direct effects on further prosperity, inequality and growth. Malcolm Turnbull’s approach has been to: Cut Medicare. •Cut health and hospital services.
Malcolm Turnbull’s approach has been to: Cut Medicare. •Cut health and hospital services. •Under-fund schools and price students out of university with $100,000 degrees.
•Cut health and hospital services. •Under-fund schools and price students out of university with $100,000 degrees. •Cut pensions and family payments.
•Under-fund schools and price students out of university with $100,000 degrees. •Cut pensions and family payments. •Cut infrastructure projects.
•Cut pensions and family payments. •Cut infrastructure projects. •Roll out a copper NBN.
•Cut infrastructure projects. •Roll out a copper NBN. Three years of the Abbott-Turnbull Government has been a disaster, and Australia cannot afford three more years of failed policies.
•Roll out a copper NBN. Three years of the Abbott-Turnbull Government has been a disaster, and Australia cannot afford three more years of failed policies. The Liberals have the wrong plan for Australia, ignoring the recommendations of international organizations like the IMF that budget repair should “improve the access of lower-income groups to higher education and maintain access to health services.”
Three years of the Abbott-Turnbull Government has been a disaster, and Australia cannot afford three more years of failed policies. The Liberals have the wrong plan for Australia, ignoring the recommendations of international organizations like the IMF that budget repair should “improve the access of lower-income groups to higher education and maintain access to health services.” This isn’t just fair, it’s also good for growth.
The Liberals have the wrong plan for Australia, ignoring the recommendations of international organizations like the IMF that budget repair should “improve the access of lower-income groups to higher education and maintain access to health services.” This isn’t just fair, it’s also good for growth. This is precisely Labor’s approach.
This isn’t just fair, it’s also good for growth. This is precisely Labor’s approach. Labor will deliver budget repair that doesn’t leave people behind and makes important investments that support long term, sustainable economic growth.
This is precisely Labor’s approach. Labor will deliver budget repair that doesn’t leave people behind and makes important investments that support long term, sustainable economic growth. Labor’s plan will deliver budget repair that’s fair, while protecting Medicare
Labor will deliver budget repair that doesn’t leave people behind and makes important investments that support long term, sustainable economic growth. Labor’s plan will deliver budget repair that’s fair, while protecting Medicare and making important investments in job-creating infrastructure.
Labor’s plan will deliver budget repair that’s fair, while protecting Medicare and making important investments in job-creating infrastructure. A Shorten Labor Government will fight for middle and working class families and reverse the Liberal Government’s savage cuts.
and making important investments in job-creating infrastructure. A Shorten Labor Government will fight for middle and working class families and reverse the Liberal Government’s savage cuts. Middle and working class families will be better off under Labor.
A Shorten Labor Government will fight for middle and working class families and reverse the Liberal Government’s savage cuts. Middle and working class families will be better off under Labor. For example, under Labor: A couple with two young children where one parent earns $75,000 and the other $15,000 will be around $2,322 better off.
Middle and working class families will be better off under Labor. For example, under Labor: A couple with two young children where one parent earns $75,000 and the other $15,000 will be around $2,322 better off. •A single parent with two teenage children earning $65,000 a year will be around $3,453 better off.
For example, under Labor: A couple with two young children where one parent earns $75,000 and the other $15,000 will be around $2,322 better off. •A single parent with two teenage children earning $65,000 a year will be around $3,453 better off. •A couple with two young children where one parent earns $80,000 and the other $25,000 will be around $1,665 better off.
•A single parent with two teenage children earning $65,000 a year will be around $3,453 better off. •A couple with two young children where one parent earns $80,000 and the other $25,000 will be around $1,665 better off. Budget repair under Labor will occur without smashing family budgets.
•A couple with two young children where one parent earns $80,000 and the other $25,000 will be around $1,665 better off. Budget repair under Labor will occur without smashing family budgets. Only Labor will stand up for families, because only Labor will put people first.
Budget repair under Labor will occur without smashing family budgets. Only Labor will stand up for families, because only Labor will put people first. A Budget with More Transparency Independence
Only Labor will stand up for families, because only Labor will put people first. A Budget with More Transparency Independence Australian people and financial markets should be able to trust the integrity of government budgets and economic forecasts.
A Budget with More Transparency Independence Australian people and financial markets should be able to trust the integrity of government budgets and economic forecasts. The Abbott-Turnbull Government has abused the Charter of Budget Honesty requirements and debased budget documents for their own political gain.
Australian people and financial markets should be able to trust the integrity of government budgets and economic forecasts. The Abbott-Turnbull Government has abused the Charter of Budget Honesty requirements and debased budget documents for their own political gain. That is why Labor will strengthen Australia’s budget framework and move towards international best practice by expanding the mandate of the independent Parliamentary Budget Office to ensure greater confidence and independence in economic and fiscal decision-making.
The Abbott-Turnbull Government has abused the Charter of Budget Honesty requirements and debased budget documents for their own political gain. That is why Labor will strengthen Australia’s budget framework and move towards international best practice by expanding the mandate of the independent Parliamentary Budget Office to ensure greater confidence and independence in economic and fiscal decision-making. Labor’s reforms will see an enhanced and expanded Parliamentary Budget Office that: Prepares macroeconomic forecasts that underpin all key budget statements and updates.
That is why Labor will strengthen Australia’s budget framework and move towards international best practice by expanding the mandate of the independent Parliamentary Budget Office to ensure greater confidence and independence in economic and fiscal decision-making. Labor’s reforms will see an enhanced and expanded Parliamentary Budget Office that: Prepares macroeconomic forecasts that underpin all key budget statements and updates. •Prepares and publishes the Intergenerational Report (IGR) every five years.
Labor’s reforms will see an enhanced and expanded Parliamentary Budget Office that: Prepares macroeconomic forecasts that underpin all key budget statements and updates. •Prepares and publishes the Intergenerational Report (IGR) every five years. •Prepares and publishes an annual structural budget balance.
•Prepares and publishes the Intergenerational Report (IGR) every five years. •Prepares and publishes an annual structural budget balance. These reforms will improve the quality of the debate over budget and economic forecasts.
•Prepares and publishes an annual structural budget balance. These reforms will improve the quality of the debate over budget and economic forecasts. For example, the recent budget forecast nominal growth of 4.5 per cent in 2016-17 was highly contested by a range of economists and ratings agencies.
These reforms will improve the quality of the debate over budget and economic forecasts. For example, the recent budget forecast nominal growth of 4.5 per cent in 2016-17 was highly contested by a range of economists and ratings agencies. These reforms won’t eliminate differences of opinion about the forecasts but they will help to ensure they are prepared without political bias.
For example, the recent budget forecast nominal growth of 4.5 per cent in 2016-17 was highly contested by a range of economists and ratings agencies. These reforms won’t eliminate differences of opinion about the forecasts but they will help to ensure they are prepared without political bias. An incoming Labor Government will move promptly to bring clarity to the budget by bringing forward the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) to within the first 100 days of Government.
These reforms won’t eliminate differences of opinion about the forecasts but they will help to ensure they are prepared without political bias. An incoming Labor Government will move promptly to bring clarity to the budget by bringing forward the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) to within the first 100 days of Government. This will be an opportunity to reflect the new Government’s priorities, implement our budget improvement measures and start the task of repairing the budget position left behind by the Abbott-Turnbull Government.
An incoming Labor Government will move promptly to bring clarity to the budget by bringing forward the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) to within the first 100 days of Government. This will be an opportunity to reflect the new Government’s priorities, implement our budget improvement measures and start the task of repairing the budget position left behind by the Abbott-Turnbull Government. 2016 -17 BUDGET
This will be an opportunity to reflect the new Government’s priorities, implement our budget improvement measures and start the task of repairing the budget position left behind by the Abbott-Turnbull Government. 2016 -17 BUDGET Labor’s fiscal position reflects the impact of all Labor’s measures against the Pre-Election Economic and Fiscal Outlook, which includes all the recent 2016-17 Budget measures.
2016 -17 BUDGET Labor’s fiscal position reflects the impact of all Labor’s measures against the Pre-Election Economic and Fiscal Outlook, which includes all the recent 2016-17 Budget measures. Labor has taken the following positions which do not have a fiscal impact: Given Labor’s concerns about the Government’s superannuation changes, including retrospective elements, Labor would consult with stakeholders and take a broader examination of all these measures on coming to government.
Labor’s fiscal position reflects the impact of all Labor’s measures against the Pre-Election Economic and Fiscal Outlook, which includes all the recent 2016-17 Budget measures. Labor has taken the following positions which do not have a fiscal impact: Given Labor’s concerns about the Government’s superannuation changes, including retrospective elements, Labor would consult with stakeholders and take a broader examination of all these measures on coming to government. Labor would also investigate how to replace the 2016-17 Budget Efficiency Dividend measure and the 2015-16 MYEFO Efficiency Target for national cultural and collecting institutions in the 2017-18 Budget with new measures aimed to achieve the same level of budget savings through genuine efficiencies that are not targeted at staffing, including targeting contractor and consultant costs, advertising and travel.
Labor has taken the following positions which do not have a fiscal impact: Given Labor’s concerns about the Government’s superannuation changes, including retrospective elements, Labor would consult with stakeholders and take a broader examination of all these measures on coming to government. Labor would also investigate how to replace the 2016-17 Budget Efficiency Dividend measure and the 2015-16 MYEFO Efficiency Target for national cultural and collecting institutions in the 2017-18 Budget with new measures aimed to achieve the same level of budget savings through genuine efficiencies that are not targeted at staffing, including targeting contractor and consultant costs, advertising and travel. The Opposition has not been given the opportunity to properly scrutinise the Government’s removal of the clean energy supplement or seek advice from the Department on its effects.
Labor would also investigate how to replace the 2016-17 Budget Efficiency Dividend measure and the 2015-16 MYEFO Efficiency Target for national cultural and collecting institutions in the 2017-18 Budget with new measures aimed to achieve the same level of budget savings through genuine efficiencies that are not targeted at staffing, including targeting contractor and consultant costs, advertising and travel. The Opposition has not been given the opportunity to properly scrutinise the Government’s removal of the clean energy supplement or seek advice from the Department on its effects. In government, Labor will seek further advice on the impacts of this measure.
The Opposition has not been given the opportunity to properly scrutinise the Government’s removal of the clean energy supplement or seek advice from the Department on its effects. In government, Labor will seek further advice on the impacts of this measure. Labor has already confirmed that we will conduct an independent review of the adequacy of the Newstart Allowance – to ensure it can keep people out of poverty while also helping people into work.
In government, Labor will seek further advice on the impacts of this measure. Labor has already confirmed that we will conduct an independent review of the adequacy of the Newstart Allowance – to ensure it can keep people out of poverty while also helping people into work. Budget Impact of Labor´s Decisions
Labor has already confirmed that we will conduct an independent review of the adequacy of the Newstart Allowance – to ensure it can keep people out of poverty while also helping people into work. Budget Impact of Labor´s Decisions •Labor has worked closely with the independent Parliamentary Budget Office over the last three years in costing our policies.
Budget Impact of Labor´s Decisions •Labor has worked closely with the independent Parliamentary Budget Office over the last three years in costing our policies. •Labor has a fully costed budget plan over the forward estimates and medium term.
•Labor has worked closely with the independent Parliamentary Budget Office over the last three years in costing our policies. •Labor has a fully costed budget plan over the forward estimates and medium term. •All of the policy costings have been fully assessed and reviewed by an independent costing panel.
A UNITED LABOR TEAM WILL PUT PEOPLE FIRST From the day Bill Shorten became Leader, Labor’s team has remained united, with a single-minded commitment to deliver those policies that put people first. A healthcare system underpinned by Medicare.
From the day Bill Shorten became Leader, Labor’s team has remained united, with a single-minded commitment to deliver those policies that put people first. A healthcare system underpinned by Medicare. An education system that gives every child in every school more individual attention – Public, Catholic or Independent. University and TAFE that is accessible for all.
A healthcare system underpinned by Medicare. An education system that gives every child in every school more individual attention – Public, Catholic or Independent. University and TAFE that is accessible for all. WE HAVE PUT FORWARD OUR POSITIVE PLANS.
An education system that gives every child in every school more individual attention – Public, Catholic or Independent. University and TAFE that is accessible for all. WE HAVE PUT FORWARD OUR POSITIVE PLANS. WE ARE UNITED. WE ARE READY.
WE HAVE PUT FORWARD OUR POSITIVE PLANS. WE ARE UNITED. WE ARE READY. WE'LL PUT PEOPLE FIRST
WE ARE UNITED. WE ARE READY. WE'LL PUT PEOPLE FIRST POSITIVE POLICY
WE'LL PUT PEOPLE FIRST POSITIVE POLICY Giving the Consumer Watchdog More Teeth
POSITIVE POLICY Giving the Consumer Watchdog More Teeth This policy suite is designed to deter and punish anti-competitive and anti-consumer conduct by increasing penalties, using some of the increased revenue from these penalties to increase the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) litigation budget, and give the ACCC formal powers to conduct market studies in the public interest.
Giving the Consumer Watchdog More Teeth This policy suite is designed to deter and punish anti-competitive and anti-consumer conduct by increasing penalties, using some of the increased revenue from these penalties to increase the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) litigation budget, and give the ACCC formal powers to conduct market studies in the public interest. The case for change
This policy suite is designed to deter and punish anti-competitive and anti-consumer conduct by increasing penalties, using some of the increased revenue from these penalties to increase the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) litigation budget, and give the ACCC formal powers to conduct market studies in the public interest. The case for change There is a broad public concern about the lack of competition in Australian markets.
The case for change There is a broad public concern about the lack of competition in Australian markets. This concern is not limited to banks, supermarkets and petrol retailers.
There is a broad public concern about the lack of competition in Australian markets. This concern is not limited to banks, supermarkets and petrol retailers. Many people are worried that Australia’s markets are not sufficiently competitive in a range of areas.
This concern is not limited to banks, supermarkets and petrol retailers. Many people are worried that Australia’s markets are not sufficiently competitive in a range of areas. At the same time, penalties for engaging in anti-competitive conduct and for breaching the rights of consumers are inadequate.
Many people are worried that Australia’s markets are not sufficiently competitive in a range of areas. At the same time, penalties for engaging in anti-competitive conduct and for breaching the rights of consumers are inadequate. Penalties are too small to act as a deterrent, are low by international standards and are seen as a mere “cost of doing business” according to the Federal Court [i], [ii], the ACCC [iii], and consumer advocates [iv].
At the same time, penalties for engaging in anti-competitive conduct and for breaching the rights of consumers are inadequate. Penalties are too small to act as a deterrent, are low by international standards and are seen as a mere “cost of doing business” according to the Federal Court [i], [ii], the ACCC [iii], and consumer advocates [iv]. For example, the ACCC has appealed the $1.7 million penalty imposed on Reckitt Benckiser for misleading or deceptive conduct regarding Nurofen products.
Penalties are too small to act as a deterrent, are low by international standards and are seen as a mere “cost of doing business” according to the Federal Court [i], [ii], the ACCC [iii], and consumer advocates [iv]. For example, the ACCC has appealed the $1.7 million penalty imposed on Reckitt Benckiser for misleading or deceptive conduct regarding Nurofen products. The penalty was small relative to company turnover and the profits made on the products, and is unlikely to have a deterrence effect [v].
For example, the ACCC has appealed the $1.7 million penalty imposed on Reckitt Benckiser for misleading or deceptive conduct regarding Nurofen products. The penalty was small relative to company turnover and the profits made on the products, and is unlikely to have a deterrence effect [v]. Over the last 5 years we have seen a range of appalling contraventions of consumer rights, often targeting the most vulnerable members of our community.
The penalty was small relative to company turnover and the profits made on the products, and is unlikely to have a deterrence effect [v]. Over the last 5 years we have seen a range of appalling contraventions of consumer rights, often targeting the most vulnerable members of our community. These include predatory consumer leasing agreements, breaches of product safety standards, scams and misleading advertising [vi].
Over the last 5 years we have seen a range of appalling contraventions of consumer rights, often targeting the most vulnerable members of our community. These include predatory consumer leasing agreements, breaches of product safety standards, scams and misleading advertising [vi]. The maximum penalty a corporation faces for breaching the Australian Consumer Law (‘the ACL’) is $1.1 million.
These include predatory consumer leasing agreements, breaches of product safety standards, scams and misleading advertising [vi]. The maximum penalty a corporation faces for breaching the Australian Consumer Law (‘the ACL’) is $1.1 million. This is very small relative to the annual revenue of large companies.
The maximum penalty a corporation faces for breaching the Australian Consumer Law (‘the ACL’) is $1.1 million. This is very small relative to the annual revenue of large companies. It is one-tenth the size of the maximum penalty under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (‘the CCA’) competition provisions.
This is very small relative to the annual revenue of large companies. It is one-tenth the size of the maximum penalty under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (‘the CCA’) competition provisions. Whether it involves cracking down on misleading consumers, inappropriate market practices with suppliers, or busting cartels, Australians want to know that they have a strong competition regulator on the beat.
It is one-tenth the size of the maximum penalty under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (‘the CCA’) competition provisions. Whether it involves cracking down on misleading consumers, inappropriate market practices with suppliers, or busting cartels, Australians want to know that they have a strong competition regulator on the beat. The primary criticism of the ACCC is that it lacks teeth because of insufficient penalties, which is a legislative constraint imposed on the Commission.
Whether it involves cracking down on misleading consumers, inappropriate market practices with suppliers, or busting cartels, Australians want to know that they have a strong competition regulator on the beat. The primary criticism of the ACCC is that it lacks teeth because of insufficient penalties, which is a legislative constraint imposed on the Commission. What is Labor’s proposal?
The primary criticism of the ACCC is that it lacks teeth because of insufficient penalties, which is a legislative constraint imposed on the Commission. What is Labor’s proposal? Labor will: Increase civil penalties under the Australian Consumer Law from a maximum of $1.1 million to $10 million, bringing penalties in-line with the competition provisions of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010.
What is Labor’s proposal? Labor will: Increase civil penalties under the Australian Consumer Law from a maximum of $1.1 million to $10 million, bringing penalties in-line with the competition provisions of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010. Adopt the EU’s penalty system for anti-competitive conduct, which is based on 30 per cent of the annual sales of the relevant product or service, multiplied by the number of years the infringement took place, limited to the greater of 10 per cent of annual turnover or $10 million (as per existing threshold).
Labor will: Increase civil penalties under the Australian Consumer Law from a maximum of $1.1 million to $10 million, bringing penalties in-line with the competition provisions of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010. Adopt the EU’s penalty system for anti-competitive conduct, which is based on 30 per cent of the annual sales of the relevant product or service, multiplied by the number of years the infringement took place, limited to the greater of 10 per cent of annual turnover or $10 million (as per existing threshold). Use some of the revenues from increased penalties to increase the ACCC’s litigation budget from its current level of $24.5 million to a maximum of twice that level ($49 million).
Adopt the EU’s penalty system for anti-competitive conduct, which is based on 30 per cent of the annual sales of the relevant product or service, multiplied by the number of years the infringement took place, limited to the greater of 10 per cent of annual turnover or $10 million (as per existing threshold). Use some of the revenues from increased penalties to increase the ACCC’s litigation budget from its current level of $24.5 million to a maximum of twice that level ($49 million). Amend the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 to give a market studies function to the ACCC to explore public interest issues such as pricing discrepancies and increased market concentration.
Use some of the revenues from increased penalties to increase the ACCC’s litigation budget from its current level of $24.5 million to a maximum of twice that level ($49 million). Amend the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 to give a market studies function to the ACCC to explore public interest issues such as pricing discrepancies and increased market concentration. How will it work?
Amend the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 to give a market studies function to the ACCC to explore public interest issues such as pricing discrepancies and increased market concentration. How will it work? The policy package will require legislative amendments to the CCA.
How will it work? The policy package will require legislative amendments to the CCA. The policy package deters and punishes unscrupulous conduct by businesses that hurt consumers – particularly vulnerable community members.
The policy package will require legislative amendments to the CCA. The policy package deters and punishes unscrupulous conduct by businesses that hurt consumers – particularly vulnerable community members. It builds upon the reforms announced in Labor’s Fairer Markets for a Fairer Australiapolicy.
The policy package deters and punishes unscrupulous conduct by businesses that hurt consumers – particularly vulnerable community members. It builds upon the reforms announced in Labor’s Fairer Markets for a Fairer Australiapolicy. The policy package fosters competitive markets as per the original intention of the CCA and ACL.
It builds upon the reforms announced in Labor’s Fairer Markets for a Fairer Australiapolicy. The policy package fosters competitive markets as per the original intention of the CCA and ACL. Competitive markets improve consumer welfare, drive innovation, increase production and job creation and reduce the cost of living.
The policy package fosters competitive markets as per the original intention of the CCA and ACL. Competitive markets improve consumer welfare, drive innovation, increase production and job creation and reduce the cost of living. The proposed anti-competitive conduct and market studies reforms bring Australia in line with international best practice (including the EU and UK).
Competitive markets improve consumer welfare, drive innovation, increase production and job creation and reduce the cost of living. The proposed anti-competitive conduct and market studies reforms bring Australia in line with international best practice (including the EU and UK). Currently the ACCC escalates about 60 consumer and fair trading cases per quarter from approximately 10,000 complaints.
The proposed anti-competitive conduct and market studies reforms bring Australia in line with international best practice (including the EU and UK). Currently the ACCC escalates about 60 consumer and fair trading cases per quarter from approximately 10,000 complaints. An increased litigation budget will assist in prosecuting large and complex cases without decreasing the number of escalated cases.
Currently the ACCC escalates about 60 consumer and fair trading cases per quarter from approximately 10,000 complaints. An increased litigation budget will assist in prosecuting large and complex cases without decreasing the number of escalated cases. An increase in the litigation budget signals the ACCC will have the capacity to pursue the most egregious breaches.
An increased litigation budget will assist in prosecuting large and complex cases without decreasing the number of escalated cases. An increase in the litigation budget signals the ACCC will have the capacity to pursue the most egregious breaches. These breaches warrant the highest penalties but also involve complex litigation.
An increase in the litigation budget signals the ACCC will have the capacity to pursue the most egregious breaches. These breaches warrant the highest penalties but also involve complex litigation. A market studies function was recommended by the Harper Review.
These breaches warrant the highest penalties but also involve complex litigation. A market studies function was recommended by the Harper Review. Market studies explore competition issues of public interest such as increased market concentration, [ix] the impacts on inequality in certain markets, and to ensure markets are functioning in the best interests of consumers.
A market studies function was recommended by the Harper Review. Market studies explore competition issues of public interest such as increased market concentration, [ix] the impacts on inequality in certain markets, and to ensure markets are functioning in the best interests of consumers. Australia is an outlier internationally, having no body with a fully independent market studies function.
Market studies explore competition issues of public interest such as increased market concentration, [ix] the impacts on inequality in certain markets, and to ensure markets are functioning in the best interests of consumers. Australia is an outlier internationally, having no body with a fully independent market studies function. Formal market studies can guide policy makers, instigate legal action, and inform consumer information campaigns.
Australia is an outlier internationally, having no body with a fully independent market studies function. Formal market studies can guide policy makers, instigate legal action, and inform consumer information campaigns. We believe the ACCC is a natural fit for market studies, our proposal formalises and significantly expands some of the market study functions available to the ACCC.
Formal market studies can guide policy makers, instigate legal action, and inform consumer information campaigns. We believe the ACCC is a natural fit for market studies, our proposal formalises and significantly expands some of the market study functions available to the ACCC. The recent laundry detergent cartel [xi] demonstrates the reality of such behaviour in Australia.
We believe the ACCC is a natural fit for market studies, our proposal formalises and significantly expands some of the market study functions available to the ACCC. The recent laundry detergent cartel [xi] demonstrates the reality of such behaviour in Australia. A new penalty formulation in the CCA will guide courts to more appropriate, higher penalties.
The recent laundry detergent cartel [xi] demonstrates the reality of such behaviour in Australia. A new penalty formulation in the CCA will guide courts to more appropriate, higher penalties. This policy will deter and punish unconscionable conduct, ultimately leading to better outcomes for consumers and more competitive markets.
A new penalty formulation in the CCA will guide courts to more appropriate, higher penalties. This policy will deter and punish unconscionable conduct, ultimately leading to better outcomes for consumers and more competitive markets. Labor’s record
This policy will deter and punish unconscionable conduct, ultimately leading to better outcomes for consumers and more competitive markets. Labor’s record The Labor Party is the party of the Trade Practices Act 1974, the National Competition Policy, the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) and the criminalisation of cartels.
Labor’s record The Labor Party is the party of the Trade Practices Act 1974, the National Competition Policy, the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) and the criminalisation of cartels. Australians can trust Labor to get it right when it comes to competition and consumer protection.
The Labor Party is the party of the Trade Practices Act 1974, the National Competition Policy, the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) and the criminalisation of cartels. Australians can trust Labor to get it right when it comes to competition and consumer protection. The ACL is a vital piece of legislation that protects consumers from things like unconscionable conduct, unfair contracts, unsafe products, misleading conduct and scams.
Australians can trust Labor to get it right when it comes to competition and consumer protection. The ACL is a vital piece of legislation that protects consumers from things like unconscionable conduct, unfair contracts, unsafe products, misleading conduct and scams. The ACL brought together State, Territory and Federal governments, and was implemented by the previous Labor Government.
The ACL is a vital piece of legislation that protects consumers from things like unconscionable conduct, unfair contracts, unsafe products, misleading conduct and scams. The ACL brought together State, Territory and Federal governments, and was implemented by the previous Labor Government. Liberals’ record
The ACL brought together State, Territory and Federal governments, and was implemented by the previous Labor Government. Liberals’ record Labor, in contrast to a divided Liberal Cabinet, is united and releasing tangible policies, including strengthening the ACCC, Australia’s frontline defence of competition and consumer issues.
Liberals’ record Labor, in contrast to a divided Liberal Cabinet, is united and releasing tangible policies, including strengthening the ACCC, Australia’s frontline defence of competition and consumer issues. The Liberal Government has not supported the ACCC to pursue litigation.
Labor, in contrast to a divided Liberal Cabinet, is united and releasing tangible policies, including strengthening the ACCC, Australia’s frontline defence of competition and consumer issues. The Liberal Government has not supported the ACCC to pursue litigation. In a recent annual report, Rod Sims noted the difficulty in operating in a constrained fiscal environment [xii].
The Liberal Government has not supported the ACCC to pursue litigation. In a recent annual report, Rod Sims noted the difficulty in operating in a constrained fiscal environment [xii]. Financial Implications (PBO)
In a recent annual report, Rod Sims noted the difficulty in operating in a constrained fiscal environment [xii]. Financial Implications (PBO) The costed components are expected to increase the underlying cash and fiscal balances by $62.4 million over the 2015-16 Budget forward estimates period.
Financial Implications (PBO) The costed components are expected to increase the underlying cash and fiscal balances by $62.4 million over the 2015-16 Budget forward estimates period. This represents an increase in revenue of $111.4 million from the increased ACL civil penalties component which is partially offset by the increased departmental expenditure of $49.0 million associated with the increased ACCC litigation budget.
The costed components are expected to increase the underlying cash and fiscal balances by $62.4 million over the 2015-16 Budget forward estimates period. This represents an increase in revenue of $111.4 million from the increased ACL civil penalties component which is partially offset by the increased departmental expenditure of $49.0 million associated with the increased ACCC litigation budget. Tackling inequality and disadvantage
This represents an increase in revenue of $111.4 million from the increased ACL civil penalties component which is partially offset by the increased departmental expenditure of $49.0 million associated with the increased ACCC litigation budget. Tackling inequality and disadvantage We will always have problems if we allow inequality to continue.
Tackling inequality and disadvantage We will always have problems if we allow inequality to continue. That’s why Labor is committed to tackling inequality.
We will always have problems if we allow inequality to continue. That’s why Labor is committed to tackling inequality. Labor has to stand up for people who are less off and that’s what our policies will do.
That’s why Labor is committed to tackling inequality. Labor has to stand up for people who are less off and that’s what our policies will do. POSITIVE POLICY
Labor has to stand up for people who are less off and that’s what our policies will do. POSITIVE POLICY Frontline Funds for Family Violence
POSITIVE POLICY Frontline Funds for Family Violence We have a responsibility to ensure women have somewhere safe to go if they’re being abused – whether that is their own home, or somewhere else.
Frontline Funds for Family Violence We have a responsibility to ensure women have somewhere safe to go if they’re being abused – whether that is their own home, or somewhere else. The nightmare of family violence is a reality for far too many Australian women.
We have a responsibility to ensure women have somewhere safe to go if they’re being abused – whether that is their own home, or somewhere else. The nightmare of family violence is a reality for far too many Australian women. No-one should have to face this ordeal on their own.
The nightmare of family violence is a reality for far too many Australian women. No-one should have to face this ordeal on their own. The latest research shows: 1 in 3 Australian women have experienced physical violence since the age of 15
No-one should have to face this ordeal on their own. The latest research shows: 1 in 3 Australian women have experienced physical violence since the age of 15 17 per cent of Australian women have experienced violence by a current or previous partner in their lifetime;
The latest research shows: 1 in 3 Australian women have experienced physical violence since the age of 15 17 per cent of Australian women have experienced violence by a current or previous partner in their lifetime; and 20 per cent of Australian women who have experienced current partner violence reported it to police. (ANROWS; Personal Safety Survey, ABS 2012)
17 per cent of Australian women have experienced violence by a current or previous partner in their lifetime; and 20 per cent of Australian women who have experienced current partner violence reported it to police. (ANROWS; Personal Safety Survey, ABS 2012) Labor will deliver more than $70 million over three years in targeted funding to ensure those suffering from family violence can access critical services when they need them.
and 20 per cent of Australian women who have experienced current partner violence reported it to police. (ANROWS; Personal Safety Survey, ABS 2012) Labor will deliver more than $70 million over three years in targeted funding to ensure those suffering from family violence can access critical services when they need them. Labor will commit almost $50 million to frontline legal services, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services, to ensure women suffering from family violence get legal support.
Labor will deliver more than $70 million over three years in targeted funding to ensure those suffering from family violence can access critical services when they need them. Labor will commit almost $50 million to frontline legal services, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services, to ensure women suffering from family violence get legal support. The aim of this is to ensure, at least, that women facing court have access to appropriate legal services.
Labor will commit almost $50 million to frontline legal services, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services, to ensure women suffering from family violence get legal support. The aim of this is to ensure, at least, that women facing court have access to appropriate legal services. We will also make an initial investment of $15 million in Safe at Home grants to help people affected by family violence stay safe in their own home.
The aim of this is to ensure, at least, that women facing court have access to appropriate legal services. We will also make an initial investment of $15 million in Safe at Home grants to help people affected by family violence stay safe in their own home. In addition, Labor will invest $8 million in perpetrator mapping to look at the interactions across family violence, law enforcement, justice, child protection and related systems to help identify opportunities to prevent violence through information sharing.
We will also make an initial investment of $15 million in Safe at Home grants to help people affected by family violence stay safe in their own home. In addition, Labor will invest $8 million in perpetrator mapping to look at the interactions across family violence, law enforcement, justice, child protection and related systems to help identify opportunities to prevent violence through information sharing. Labor’s plan has been developed in consultation with experts, academics and advocates like Australian of the Year, Rosie Batty.
In addition, Labor will invest $8 million in perpetrator mapping to look at the interactions across family violence, law enforcement, justice, child protection and related systems to help identify opportunities to prevent violence through information sharing. Labor’s plan has been developed in consultation with experts, academics and advocates like Australian of the Year, Rosie Batty. POSITIVE POLICY
Labor’s plan has been developed in consultation with experts, academics and advocates like Australian of the Year, Rosie Batty. POSITIVE POLICY Supporting Stronger Disability Advocates
POSITIVE POLICY Supporting Stronger Disability Advocates A Shorten Labor Government will provide an additional $2 million a year to peak disability advocacy organisations to ensure people with disability have a powerful voice in the debates and decisions that affect their lives.
Supporting Stronger Disability Advocates A Shorten Labor Government will provide an additional $2 million a year to peak disability advocacy organisations to ensure people with disability have a powerful voice in the debates and decisions that affect their lives. People with disability and their advocates spent decades fighting for a National Disability Insurance Scheme.
A Shorten Labor Government will provide an additional $2 million a year to peak disability advocacy organisations to ensure people with disability have a powerful voice in the debates and decisions that affect their lives. People with disability and their advocates spent decades fighting for a National Disability Insurance Scheme. Now, because of their hard work, the NDIS is real.
People with disability and their advocates spent decades fighting for a National Disability Insurance Scheme. Now, because of their hard work, the NDIS is real. As the NDIS rolls out across the country, independent advocacy for people with disability becomes more important, not less.
Now, because of their hard work, the NDIS is real. As the NDIS rolls out across the country, independent advocacy for people with disability becomes more important, not less. Advocacy organisations help people with disability ensure their rights are protected; help them make decisions about their lives; and make sure their voices are heard in matters that affect them.
As the NDIS rolls out across the country, independent advocacy for people with disability becomes more important, not less. Advocacy organisations help people with disability ensure their rights are protected; help them make decisions about their lives; and make sure their voices are heard in matters that affect them. The additional funding that Labor is committing will ensure disability advocacy peak bodies have secure funding into the future, so they and the people they work for have certainty.
Advocacy organisations help people with disability ensure their rights are protected; help them make decisions about their lives; and make sure their voices are heard in matters that affect them. The additional funding that Labor is committing will ensure disability advocacy peak bodies have secure funding into the future, so they and the people they work for have certainty. This funding will also support new and emerging organisations to advocate on behalf of people with diverse sets of disabilities.
The additional funding that Labor is committing will ensure disability advocacy peak bodies have secure funding into the future, so they and the people they work for have certainty. This funding will also support new and emerging organisations to advocate on behalf of people with diverse sets of disabilities. In contrast to Labor’s strong support for advocacy, the Liberals have done all they can to silence the voices of people with disability.
This funding will also support new and emerging organisations to advocate on behalf of people with diverse sets of disabilities. In contrast to Labor’s strong support for advocacy, the Liberals have done all they can to silence the voices of people with disability. The Liberals have cut funding for peak disability advocacy organisations.
In contrast to Labor’s strong support for advocacy, the Liberals have done all they can to silence the voices of people with disability. The Liberals have cut funding for peak disability advocacy organisations. Organisations like the Australian Federation of Disability Organisations, Deaf Australia and Blind Citizens Australia had their future thrown into uncertainty.
The Liberals have cut funding for peak disability advocacy organisations. Organisations like the Australian Federation of Disability Organisations, Deaf Australia and Blind Citizens Australia had their future thrown into uncertainty. While a very small part of this funding has since been reinstated, this funding is inadequate and the future of these organisations remains in doubt after 1 July 2016.
Organisations like the Australian Federation of Disability Organisations, Deaf Australia and Blind Citizens Australia had their future thrown into uncertainty. While a very small part of this funding has since been reinstated, this funding is inadequate and the future of these organisations remains in doubt after 1 July 2016. The Liberals also abolished the full-time Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Graeme Innes, silencing another powerful voice for people with disability, only recently reinstating the position.
While a very small part of this funding has since been reinstated, this funding is inadequate and the future of these organisations remains in doubt after 1 July 2016. The Liberals also abolished the full-time Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Graeme Innes, silencing another powerful voice for people with disability, only recently reinstating the position. Under Labor, people with disability will have strong advocates to make sure their interests are never sidelined, never ignored and never forgotten.
The Liberals also abolished the full-time Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Graeme Innes, silencing another powerful voice for people with disability, only recently reinstating the position. Under Labor, people with disability will have strong advocates to make sure their interests are never sidelined, never ignored and never forgotten. POSITIVE POLICY
Under Labor, people with disability will have strong advocates to make sure their interests are never sidelined, never ignored and never forgotten. POSITIVE POLICY National Redress Scheme
POSITIVE POLICY National Redress Scheme For too long in this country, children in the care of institutions were subjected to appalling sexual abuse and terrible violence.
National Redress Scheme For too long in this country, children in the care of institutions were subjected to appalling sexual abuse and terrible violence. No country should stand by and let this happen.
For too long in this country, children in the care of institutions were subjected to appalling sexual abuse and terrible violence. No country should stand by and let this happen. No country should stand by and let perpetrators get away with these crimes.
No country should stand by and let this happen. No country should stand by and let perpetrators get away with these crimes. Most importantly, no country should stand by and do nothing to help with the healing of survivors.
No country should stand by and let perpetrators get away with these crimes. Most importantly, no country should stand by and do nothing to help with the healing of survivors. A Shorten Labor Government will establish a National Redress Scheme for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse.
Most importantly, no country should stand by and do nothing to help with the healing of survivors. A Shorten Labor Government will establish a National Redress Scheme for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse. The establishment a National Redress Scheme is a key recommendation of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, and is a critical part of the process of healing.
A Shorten Labor Government will establish a National Redress Scheme for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse. The establishment a National Redress Scheme is a key recommendation of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, and is a critical part of the process of healing. Under Labor, it will happen.
The establishment a National Redress Scheme is a key recommendation of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, and is a critical part of the process of healing. Under Labor, it will happen. Labor has carefully considered the recommendations of the Royal Commission with a full heart and open mind, knowing how important this issue of redress is to survivors.
Under Labor, it will happen. Labor has carefully considered the recommendations of the Royal Commission with a full heart and open mind, knowing how important this issue of redress is to survivors. In its final report on redress and civil litigation, the Royal Commission determined that around 60,000 survivors of child sexual abuse should be given access to redress.
Labor has carefully considered the recommendations of the Royal Commission with a full heart and open mind, knowing how important this issue of redress is to survivors. In its final report on redress and civil litigation, the Royal Commission determined that around 60,000 survivors of child sexual abuse should be given access to redress. Labor is committed to ensuring they get the redress they deserve.
In its final report on redress and civil litigation, the Royal Commission determined that around 60,000 survivors of child sexual abuse should be given access to redress. Labor is committed to ensuring they get the redress they deserve. In line with the Royal Commission’s recommendations, Labor believes the cost of redress must be met by institutions responsible for the perpetrators of the abuse.
Labor is committed to ensuring they get the redress they deserve. In line with the Royal Commission’s recommendations, Labor believes the cost of redress must be met by institutions responsible for the perpetrators of the abuse. Labor will contribute $33 million to the National Redress Scheme.
In line with the Royal Commission’s recommendations, Labor believes the cost of redress must be met by institutions responsible for the perpetrators of the abuse. Labor will contribute $33 million to the National Redress Scheme. As part of meeting its responsibility, a Shorten Labor Government will commit an initial $20 million to the establishment a National Redress Agency.
Labor will contribute $33 million to the National Redress Scheme. As part of meeting its responsibility, a Shorten Labor Government will commit an initial $20 million to the establishment a National Redress Agency. The National Redress Agency will oversee the implementation of a National Redress Scheme for victims of child sexual abuse in institutional settings.
As part of meeting its responsibility, a Shorten Labor Government will commit an initial $20 million to the establishment a National Redress Agency. The National Redress Agency will oversee the implementation of a National Redress Scheme for victims of child sexual abuse in institutional settings. This initial $20 million contribution will support the National Redress Agency to work with state and territory governments and responsible institutions to make this happen.
The National Redress Agency will oversee the implementation of a National Redress Scheme for victims of child sexual abuse in institutional settings. This initial $20 million contribution will support the National Redress Agency to work with state and territory governments and responsible institutions to make this happen. Labor strongly believes that redress should be survivor focused.
This initial $20 million contribution will support the National Redress Agency to work with state and territory governments and responsible institutions to make this happen. Labor strongly believes that redress should be survivor focused. All redress should be offered, assessed and provided with appropriate regard to the needs of particularly vulnerable survivors.
Labor strongly believes that redress should be survivor focused. All redress should be offered, assessed and provided with appropriate regard to the needs of particularly vulnerable survivors. Labor is committed to helping survivors of institutional abuse heal – putting in place the right support and redress mechanisms will play a central role in that healing.
All redress should be offered, assessed and provided with appropriate regard to the needs of particularly vulnerable survivors. Labor is committed to helping survivors of institutional abuse heal – putting in place the right support and redress mechanisms will play a central role in that healing. POSITIVE POLICY
Labor is committed to helping survivors of institutional abuse heal – putting in place the right support and redress mechanisms will play a central role in that healing. POSITIVE POLICY Empowering Indigenous Girls
POSITIVE POLICY Empowering Indigenous Girls We cannot close the gap in disadvantage between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians without investing in the educational opportunities of Indigenous girls and young women.
Empowering Indigenous Girls We cannot close the gap in disadvantage between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians without investing in the educational opportunities of Indigenous girls and young women. Right now, less than six in ten Indigenous female students complete secondary school as opposed to eight in ten non-Indigenous students.
We cannot close the gap in disadvantage between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians without investing in the educational opportunities of Indigenous girls and young women. Right now, less than six in ten Indigenous female students complete secondary school as opposed to eight in ten non-Indigenous students. Labor believes we must invest in engaging young people at school and beyond to have full opportunity to participate in further training, education and work.
Right now, less than six in ten Indigenous female students complete secondary school as opposed to eight in ten non-Indigenous students. Labor believes we must invest in engaging young people at school and beyond to have full opportunity to participate in further training, education and work. Low engagement with education creates economic and social disadvantage, but when Indigenous students achieve Year 12 or its equivalent, there is almost no disparity in employment between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.
Labor believes we must invest in engaging young people at school and beyond to have full opportunity to participate in further training, education and work. Low engagement with education creates economic and social disadvantage, but when Indigenous students achieve Year 12 or its equivalent, there is almost no disparity in employment between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. That is why Labor will partner with the Stars Foundation to empower Indigenous girls through education and gender equity.
Low engagement with education creates economic and social disadvantage, but when Indigenous students achieve Year 12 or its equivalent, there is almost no disparity in employment between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. That is why Labor will partner with the Stars Foundation to empower Indigenous girls through education and gender equity. We will build on their existing programs in schools in the Northern Territory, to provide 7155 student places through an expanded program in the Northern Territory and new programs in New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia and Victoria.
That is why Labor will partner with the Stars Foundation to empower Indigenous girls through education and gender equity. We will build on their existing programs in schools in the Northern Territory, to provide 7155 student places through an expanded program in the Northern Territory and new programs in New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia and Victoria. The program supports Indigenous girls and young women at risk of disengaging from education, providing full-time school-based mentors including sport, art, music, dance and community experiences to achieve targets and outcomes.
We will build on their existing programs in schools in the Northern Territory, to provide 7155 student places through an expanded program in the Northern Territory and new programs in New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia and Victoria. The program supports Indigenous girls and young women at risk of disengaging from education, providing full-time school-based mentors including sport, art, music, dance and community experiences to achieve targets and outcomes. There is a need to provide gender equity in school-based engagement programs for Indigenous girls and young women.
The program supports Indigenous girls and young women at risk of disengaging from education, providing full-time school-based mentors including sport, art, music, dance and community experiences to achieve targets and outcomes. There is a need to provide gender equity in school-based engagement programs for Indigenous girls and young women. Over recent years, significant investment has been directed at male youth, resulting in improved outcomes for young Indigenous men. But this has not been the case for young women.
There is a need to provide gender equity in school-based engagement programs for Indigenous girls and young women. Over recent years, significant investment has been directed at male youth, resulting in improved outcomes for young Indigenous men. But this has not been the case for young women. Labor’s $8.4 million investment will direct resources to the only national organisation solely dedicated to the engagement, development and empowerment of Indigenous girls and young women.
Over recent years, significant investment has been directed at male youth, resulting in improved outcomes for young Indigenous men. But this has not been the case for young women. Labor’s $8.4 million investment will direct resources to the only national organisation solely dedicated to the engagement, development and empowerment of Indigenous girls and young women. Labor believes we cannot be a fair and inclusive Australia without engaging and empowering Indigenous girls and young women.
Labor’s $8.4 million investment will direct resources to the only national organisation solely dedicated to the engagement, development and empowerment of Indigenous girls and young women. Labor believes we cannot be a fair and inclusive Australia without engaging and empowering Indigenous girls and young women. POSITIVE POLICY
Labor believes we cannot be a fair and inclusive Australia without engaging and empowering Indigenous girls and young women. POSITIVE POLICY Empowering Young Australians To Participate In Our Democracy
POSITIVE POLICY Empowering Young Australians To Participate In Our Democracy Today, more than at any other time in Australia’s history, the policy challenges affecting our nation’s future will play out not over a number of years, but over generations.
Empowering Young Australians To Participate In Our Democracy Today, more than at any other time in Australia’s history, the policy challenges affecting our nation’s future will play out not over a number of years, but over generations. While no Australian under the age of 40 has experienced a recession in their adult lives, the need for reform to ensure that our economy remains productive, competitive and sustainable into the future will require generational decision-making.
Today, more than at any other time in Australia’s history, the policy challenges affecting our nation’s future will play out not over a number of years, but over generations. While no Australian under the age of 40 has experienced a recession in their adult lives, the need for reform to ensure that our economy remains productive, competitive and sustainable into the future will require generational decision-making. For the young people of today, grappling with these policy challenges will be a centrepiece of their adult lives.
While no Australian under the age of 40 has experienced a recession in their adult lives, the need for reform to ensure that our economy remains productive, competitive and sustainable into the future will require generational decision-making. For the young people of today, grappling with these policy challenges will be a centrepiece of their adult lives. Research by the Whitlam Institute has shown that ‘young people want to be involved in decision-making processes and should be offered opportunities to do so within existing political structures’.
For the young people of today, grappling with these policy challenges will be a centrepiece of their adult lives. Research by the Whitlam Institute has shown that ‘young people want to be involved in decision-making processes and should be offered opportunities to do so within existing political structures’. Encouraging their participation will encourage greater transparency and engagement, inspire short term issues-based or community-centred action to improve longer term decision making processes and value and acknowledge the contribution of young people through a process of accountability back to those young people.
Research by the Whitlam Institute has shown that ‘young people want to be involved in decision-making processes and should be offered opportunities to do so within existing political structures’. Encouraging their participation will encourage greater transparency and engagement, inspire short term issues-based or community-centred action to improve longer term decision making processes and value and acknowledge the contribution of young people through a process of accountability back to those young people. Accordingly, Labor believes they deserve a say at the ballot box about the future direction of our nation.
Encouraging their participation will encourage greater transparency and engagement, inspire short term issues-based or community-centred action to improve longer term decision making processes and value and acknowledge the contribution of young people through a process of accountability back to those young people. Accordingly, Labor believes they deserve a say at the ballot box about the future direction of our nation. As part of a broad strategy to engage young Australians in the political system and empower them to drive and guide change, Labor proposes the following:
Accordingly, Labor believes they deserve a say at the ballot box about the future direction of our nation. As part of a broad strategy to engage young Australians in the political system and empower them to drive and guide change, Labor proposes the following: Expanding the electoral franchise to Australians aged under 18
As part of a broad strategy to engage young Australians in the political system and empower them to drive and guide change, Labor proposes the following: Expanding the electoral franchise to Australians aged under 18 Improving the enrolment of individuals once they reach voting age
Expanding the electoral franchise to Australians aged under 18 Improving the enrolment of individuals once they reach voting age Better ways to improve the engagement of young people with disability, young Indigenous people, and young people living in outer suburban, regional and remote Australia.
Improving the enrolment of individuals once they reach voting age Better ways to improve the engagement of young people with disability, young Indigenous people, and young people living in outer suburban, regional and remote Australia. POSITIVE POLICY
Better ways to improve the engagement of young people with disability, young Indigenous people, and young people living in outer suburban, regional and remote Australia. POSITIVE POLICY Indigenous Justice Target
POSITIVE POLICY Indigenous Justice Target A Shorten Labor Government will deliver a nationally coordinated approach to close the gap in Indigenous incarceration and victimisation rates.
Indigenous Justice Target A Shorten Labor Government will deliver a nationally coordinated approach to close the gap in Indigenous incarceration and victimisation rates. These rates have reached a crisis point.
A Shorten Labor Government will deliver a nationally coordinated approach to close the gap in Indigenous incarceration and victimisation rates. These rates have reached a crisis point. A young Indigenous man is more likely to go to jail than university.
These rates have reached a crisis point. A young Indigenous man is more likely to go to jail than university. An Indigenous adult is 15 times more likely to be imprisoned than a non-Indigenous adult and an Indigenous child is 24 times more likely to be in detention.
A young Indigenous man is more likely to go to jail than university. An Indigenous adult is 15 times more likely to be imprisoned than a non-Indigenous adult and an Indigenous child is 24 times more likely to be in detention. And an Indigenous woman is 34 time more likely to be hospitalised as a result of family violence than other women. This is unacceptable.
An Indigenous adult is 15 times more likely to be imprisoned than a non-Indigenous adult and an Indigenous child is 24 times more likely to be in detention. And an Indigenous woman is 34 time more likely to be hospitalised as a result of family violence than other women. This is unacceptable. Labor will apply leadership and innovation to address the justice gap – though community-driven and national strategies that empower communities to address the complex causes of incarceration and crime.
And an Indigenous woman is 34 time more likely to be hospitalised as a result of family violence than other women. This is unacceptable. Labor will apply leadership and innovation to address the justice gap – though community-driven and national strategies that empower communities to address the complex causes of incarceration and crime. Labor believes we cannot close the gap in education, health and employment disadvantage between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians without national leadership to change the record and build safer, stronger communities.
Labor will apply leadership and innovation to address the justice gap – though community-driven and national strategies that empower communities to address the complex causes of incarceration and crime. Labor believes we cannot close the gap in education, health and employment disadvantage between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians without national leadership to change the record and build safer, stronger communities. POSITIVE POLICY
Labor believes we cannot close the gap in education, health and employment disadvantage between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians without national leadership to change the record and build safer, stronger communities. POSITIVE POLICY Republic Timeline
POSITIVE POLICY Republic Timeline In the 21st century we no longer hide behind the walls of fortress Australia, seeing ourselves as an outpost of empire, fearfully perched on the edge of Asia.
Republic Timeline In the 21st century we no longer hide behind the walls of fortress Australia, seeing ourselves as an outpost of empire, fearfully perched on the edge of Asia. We no longer take a narrow, race-based notion of citizenship.
In the 21st century we no longer hide behind the walls of fortress Australia, seeing ourselves as an outpost of empire, fearfully perched on the edge of Asia. We no longer take a narrow, race-based notion of citizenship. We celebrate diversity, we are grateful to count people from every nation, culture, tradition and faith as our own.
We no longer take a narrow, race-based notion of citizenship. We celebrate diversity, we are grateful to count people from every nation, culture, tradition and faith as our own. We should go to our region and the world proudly independent – declaring that we are no longer going to borrow a monarch from another country on the other side of the world.
We celebrate diversity, we are grateful to count people from every nation, culture, tradition and faith as our own. We should go to our region and the world proudly independent – declaring that we are no longer going to borrow a monarch from another country on the other side of the world. Our constitution came into being as an act of the British parliament – 114 years later, our nation has changed, our place in the world has changed, and our constitution should change with it.
We should go to our region and the world proudly independent – declaring that we are no longer going to borrow a monarch from another country on the other side of the world. Our constitution came into being as an act of the British parliament – 114 years later, our nation has changed, our place in the world has changed, and our constitution should change with it. The republic debate is a chance for all of us to bring our constitution home, to vote our national birth certificate into existence as an Australian document, for our times.
Our constitution came into being as an act of the British parliament – 114 years later, our nation has changed, our place in the world has changed, and our constitution should change with it. The republic debate is a chance for all of us to bring our constitution home, to vote our national birth certificate into existence as an Australian document, for our times. An expression of the sovereign will of all Australians, where, unlike in 1901, the voices of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be heard.
The republic debate is a chance for all of us to bring our constitution home, to vote our national birth certificate into existence as an Australian document, for our times. An expression of the sovereign will of all Australians, where, unlike in 1901, the voices of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be heard. Labor believes in modernising our Constitution to appoint an Australian as our Head of State.
An expression of the sovereign will of all Australians, where, unlike in 1901, the voices of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be heard. Labor believes in modernising our Constitution to appoint an Australian as our Head of State. Labor will actively promote and campaign for an Australian Republic by establishing a clear plan to build the case for an Australian republic and the process to achieve it.
Labor believes in modernising our Constitution to appoint an Australian as our Head of State. Labor will actively promote and campaign for an Australian Republic by establishing a clear plan to build the case for an Australian republic and the process to achieve it. Labor's roadmap to a republic will include thorough consultation with the Australian people through: A Constitutional Convention;
Labor will actively promote and campaign for an Australian Republic by establishing a clear plan to build the case for an Australian republic and the process to achieve it. Labor's roadmap to a republic will include thorough consultation with the Australian people through: A Constitutional Convention; A plebiscite to gauge support for an Australian Head of State, and a preferred model of appointment and a referendum to formally adopt a change.
Labor's roadmap to a republic will include thorough consultation with the Australian people through: A Constitutional Convention; A plebiscite to gauge support for an Australian Head of State, and a preferred model of appointment and a referendum to formally adopt a change. In a future Labor Government a member of the Executive will be appointed with the responsibility of promoting the benefits of an Australian Head of State, and building awareness of the process for Constitutional reform and the nature of proposed changes.
A plebiscite to gauge support for an Australian Head of State, and a preferred model of appointment and a referendum to formally adopt a change. In a future Labor Government a member of the Executive will be appointed with the responsibility of promoting the benefits of an Australian Head of State, and building awareness of the process for Constitutional reform and the nature of proposed changes. POSITIVE POLICY
In a future Labor Government a member of the Executive will be appointed with the responsibility of promoting the benefits of an Australian Head of State, and building awareness of the process for Constitutional reform and the nature of proposed changes. POSITIVE POLICY Youth Jobs Pathway
POSITIVE POLICY Youth Jobs Pathway Youth unemployment is much too high in Australia.
Youth Jobs Pathway Youth unemployment is much too high in Australia. For the last 12 months the average trend unemployment rate has been 12.9 per cent for people aged 15 to 24 and 18.4 per cent for those aged 15 to 19.
Youth unemployment is much too high in Australia. For the last 12 months the average trend unemployment rate has been 12.9 per cent for people aged 15 to 24 and 18.4 per cent for those aged 15 to 19. There are now more than 255,000 young people who are unemployed, including 138,000 aged between 15 and 19.
For the last 12 months the average trend unemployment rate has been 12.9 per cent for people aged 15 to 24 and 18.4 per cent for those aged 15 to 19. There are now more than 255,000 young people who are unemployed, including 138,000 aged between 15 and 19. Labor understands that without a successful transition from study to work, young people will experience life-long employment disadvantage.
There are now more than 255,000 young people who are unemployed, including 138,000 aged between 15 and 19. Labor understands that without a successful transition from study to work, young people will experience life-long employment disadvantage. The costs to the community of that disadvantage are well known.
Labor understands that without a successful transition from study to work, young people will experience life-long employment disadvantage. The costs to the community of that disadvantage are well known. Labor won’t let young people fall between the cracks into a lifetime of unemployment and reliance on welfare.
The costs to the community of that disadvantage are well known. Labor won’t let young people fall between the cracks into a lifetime of unemployment and reliance on welfare. We will help young people move from unemployment to work through Youth Jobs Connect.
Labor won’t let young people fall between the cracks into a lifetime of unemployment and reliance on welfare. We will help young people move from unemployment to work through Youth Jobs Connect. 3000 young people who are at risk of life-long employment disadvantage will complete an intensive six month pilot program to help them get and keep a job.
We will help young people move from unemployment to work through Youth Jobs Connect. 3000 young people who are at risk of life-long employment disadvantage will complete an intensive six month pilot program to help them get and keep a job. Youth Jobs Connect will be piloted in 15 locations where youth unemployment is significantly above the national average.
3000 young people who are at risk of life-long employment disadvantage will complete an intensive six month pilot program to help them get and keep a job. Youth Jobs Connect will be piloted in 15 locations where youth unemployment is significantly above the national average. Youth Jobs Connect will provide one-on-one coaching to help young people in areas of high youth unemployment make realistic decisions about available career opportunities that will work for them, as well as the education and skills they will need to get there.
Youth Jobs Connect will be piloted in 15 locations where youth unemployment is significantly above the national average. Youth Jobs Connect will provide one-on-one coaching to help young people in areas of high youth unemployment make realistic decisions about available career opportunities that will work for them, as well as the education and skills they will need to get there. Employers have identified that young job seekers are often not job-ready.
Youth Jobs Connect will provide one-on-one coaching to help young people in areas of high youth unemployment make realistic decisions about available career opportunities that will work for them, as well as the education and skills they will need to get there. Employers have identified that young job seekers are often not job-ready. They need employees who are reliable, willing to learn and able to fit into the workplace
Employers have identified that young job seekers are often not job-ready. They need employees who are reliable, willing to learn and able to fit into the workplace That’s why we will support the program’s young participants to tackle barriers to employment like literacy and numeracy, homelessness and mental health.
They need employees who are reliable, willing to learn and able to fit into the workplace That’s why we will support the program’s young participants to tackle barriers to employment like literacy and numeracy, homelessness and mental health. They will also receive training in the core skills that are necessary to gain employment and participate effectively in the workplace.
That’s why we will support the program’s young participants to tackle barriers to employment like literacy and numeracy, homelessness and mental health. They will also receive training in the core skills that are necessary to gain employment and participate effectively in the workplace. This includes skills like punctuality, communication, self-management, planning, decision making and problem solving.
They will also receive training in the core skills that are necessary to gain employment and participate effectively in the workplace. This includes skills like punctuality, communication, self-management, planning, decision making and problem solving. Importantly, the program will broker opportunities for work experience with local employers so young people get a practical understanding of what employers expect and what careers they may want to pursue.
This includes skills like punctuality, communication, self-management, planning, decision making and problem solving. Importantly, the program will broker opportunities for work experience with local employers so young people get a practical understanding of what employers expect and what careers they may want to pursue. And young people themselves will receive mentoring and support to find and keep a job.
Importantly, the program will broker opportunities for work experience with local employers so young people get a practical understanding of what employers expect and what careers they may want to pursue. And young people themselves will receive mentoring and support to find and keep a job. We won’t let young Australians fall behind because they’re struggling to get into work.
And young people themselves will receive mentoring and support to find and keep a job. We won’t let young Australians fall behind because they’re struggling to get into work. Labor’s $21 million Youth Jobs Connect pilot will help get more young people working and pursue a new approach to helping young Australians make successful transitions from school into employment.
We won’t let young Australians fall behind because they’re struggling to get into work. Labor’s $21 million Youth Jobs Connect pilot will help get more young people working and pursue a new approach to helping young Australians make successful transitions from school into employment. POSITIVE POLICY
Labor’s $21 million Youth Jobs Connect pilot will help get more young people working and pursue a new approach to helping young Australians make successful transitions from school into employment. POSITIVE POLICY Marriage Equality
POSITIVE POLICY Marriage Equality Labor will legislate for marriage equality within the first 100 days of the next parliament.
Marriage Equality Labor will legislate for marriage equality within the first 100 days of the next parliament. At its heart, marriage equality is about removing discrimination from our laws.
Labor will legislate for marriage equality within the first 100 days of the next parliament. At its heart, marriage equality is about removing discrimination from our laws. It is a recognition that love between two people of the same gender is of equal meaning, equal value and entitled to equal respect.
At its heart, marriage equality is about removing discrimination from our laws. It is a recognition that love between two people of the same gender is of equal meaning, equal value and entitled to equal respect. Marriage equality is a simple, overdue change to Australian law our Parliament could deal with in one day of considered debate culminating in a free vote.
It is a recognition that love between two people of the same gender is of equal meaning, equal value and entitled to equal respect. Marriage equality is a simple, overdue change to Australian law our Parliament could deal with in one day of considered debate culminating in a free vote. Couples could sit in the Parliamentary galleries and gather on the lawns to celebrate the moment when their love became equal in law.
Marriage equality is a simple, overdue change to Australian law our Parliament could deal with in one day of considered debate culminating in a free vote. Couples could sit in the Parliamentary galleries and gather on the lawns to celebrate the moment when their love became equal in law. Since the campaign to decriminalise homosexuality, to the present day, Labor Governments have consistently been at the forefront of removing discrimination and fighting for the equal rights of LGBTI Australians.
Couples could sit in the Parliamentary galleries and gather on the lawns to celebrate the moment when their love became equal in law. Since the campaign to decriminalise homosexuality, to the present day, Labor Governments have consistently been at the forefront of removing discrimination and fighting for the equal rights of LGBTI Australians. Labor opposes Malcolm Turnbull’s $160m dangerous and divisive plebiscite on marriage equality.
Since the campaign to decriminalise homosexuality, to the present day, Labor Governments have consistently been at the forefront of removing discrimination and fighting for the equal rights of LGBTI Australians. Labor opposes Malcolm Turnbull’s $160m dangerous and divisive plebiscite on marriage equality. A plebiscite could act as a lightning rod for the very worst of the prejudice so many LGBTI Australians endure.
Labor opposes Malcolm Turnbull’s $160m dangerous and divisive plebiscite on marriage equality. A plebiscite could act as a lightning rod for the very worst of the prejudice so many LGBTI Australians endure. The plebiscite will turn into a platform for people to attack, abuse and demean Australians on the basis of who they love.
A plebiscite could act as a lightning rod for the very worst of the prejudice so many LGBTI Australians endure. The plebiscite will turn into a platform for people to attack, abuse and demean Australians on the basis of who they love. The fact is, casual, unthinking discrimination and deliberate, malicious homophobia are still far too common in our society.
The plebiscite will turn into a platform for people to attack, abuse and demean Australians on the basis of who they love. The fact is, casual, unthinking discrimination and deliberate, malicious homophobia are still far too common in our society. Two out of five young Australians who are gay have thought about self-harm or suicide.
The fact is, casual, unthinking discrimination and deliberate, malicious homophobia are still far too common in our society. Two out of five young Australians who are gay have thought about self-harm or suicide. A young Australian who identifies as gay is six times more likely to consider taking their own life, compared to their sibling, classmate, colleague or teammate.
Two out of five young Australians who are gay have thought about self-harm or suicide. A young Australian who identifies as gay is six times more likely to consider taking their own life, compared to their sibling, classmate, colleague or teammate. Malcolm Turnbull’s plebiscite will give a taxpayer-funded platform and a megaphone to the very worst forms of hateful abuse we will only add to the burden too many Australians have to bear.
A young Australian who identifies as gay is six times more likely to consider taking their own life, compared to their sibling, classmate, colleague or teammate. Malcolm Turnbull’s plebiscite will give a taxpayer-funded platform and a megaphone to the very worst forms of hateful abuse we will only add to the burden too many Australians have to bear. POSITIVE POLICY
Malcolm Turnbull’s plebiscite will give a taxpayer-funded platform and a megaphone to the very worst forms of hateful abuse we will only add to the burden too many Australians have to bear. POSITIVE POLICY Family Violence Paid Leave
POSITIVE POLICY Family Violence Paid Leave Labor is committed to addressing the national disgrace that is family and domestic violence.
Family Violence Paid Leave Labor is committed to addressing the national disgrace that is family and domestic violence. Intimate partner violence is the leading contributor to death, disability and ill-health in Australian women aged 15-44.
Labor is committed to addressing the national disgrace that is family and domestic violence. Intimate partner violence is the leading contributor to death, disability and ill-health in Australian women aged 15-44. Over 12 months, on average, one woman is killed every week as a result of intimate partner violence.
Intimate partner violence is the leading contributor to death, disability and ill-health in Australian women aged 15-44. Over 12 months, on average, one woman is killed every week as a result of intimate partner violence. The number of women affected by domestic and family violence negatively impacts business productivity across Australia.
Over 12 months, on average, one woman is killed every week as a result of intimate partner violence. The number of women affected by domestic and family violence negatively impacts business productivity across Australia. The Department of Social Services reports that violence against women and their children cost the Australian economy an estimated $13.6 billion in 2009.
The number of women affected by domestic and family violence negatively impacts business productivity across Australia. The Department of Social Services reports that violence against women and their children cost the Australian economy an estimated $13.6 billion in 2009. Without appropriate action to address violence against women and their children, an estimated three-quarters of a million Australian women will experience and report violence in the period of 2021-22, costing the Australian economy an estimated $15.6 billion.
The Department of Social Services reports that violence against women and their children cost the Australian economy an estimated $13.6 billion in 2009. Without appropriate action to address violence against women and their children, an estimated three-quarters of a million Australian women will experience and report violence in the period of 2021-22, costing the Australian economy an estimated $15.6 billion. That is why a Shorten Labor Government will provide for five days paid domestic and family violence leave in the National Employment Standards.
Without appropriate action to address violence against women and their children, an estimated three-quarters of a million Australian women will experience and report violence in the period of 2021-22, costing the Australian economy an estimated $15.6 billion. That is why a Shorten Labor Government will provide for five days paid domestic and family violence leave in the National Employment Standards. The National Employment Standards provide statutory minimum conditions for all employees – women and men – covered by the national workplace relations system.
That is why a Shorten Labor Government will provide for five days paid domestic and family violence leave in the National Employment Standards. The National Employment Standards provide statutory minimum conditions for all employees – women and men – covered by the national workplace relations system. Labor’s plan is a part of the solution to reduce the costs of domestic and family violence to individuals suffering domestic violence, as well as businesses and the Australian economy.
The National Employment Standards provide statutory minimum conditions for all employees – women and men – covered by the national workplace relations system. Labor’s plan is a part of the solution to reduce the costs of domestic and family violence to individuals suffering domestic violence, as well as businesses and the Australian economy. Those who have access to the leave entitlement will retain their job and income, which gives women choice, reduces isolation, and helps them to care for their children and provides them with a safe home environment.
Labor’s plan is a part of the solution to reduce the costs of domestic and family violence to individuals suffering domestic violence, as well as businesses and the Australian economy. Those who have access to the leave entitlement will retain their job and income, which gives women choice, reduces isolation, and helps them to care for their children and provides them with a safe home environment. Providing those impacted by domestic violence with time to attend court appearances and related appointments, to seek legal advice and make relocation arrangements will contribute to employees returning to work and contributing to business productivity.
Those who have access to the leave entitlement will retain their job and income, which gives women choice, reduces isolation, and helps them to care for their children and provides them with a safe home environment. Providing those impacted by domestic violence with time to attend court appearances and related appointments, to seek legal advice and make relocation arrangements will contribute to employees returning to work and contributing to business productivity. Labor will provide the necessary educational support to employers, particularly small businesses, to implement the mandatory arrangements.
Providing those impacted by domestic violence with time to attend court appearances and related appointments, to seek legal advice and make relocation arrangements will contribute to employees returning to work and contributing to business productivity. Labor will provide the necessary educational support to employers, particularly small businesses, to implement the mandatory arrangements. Labor believes businesses, which already offer a variety of forms of leave, including sick leave, annual leave, and long service leave, will see a reduction in lost revenue associated with absenteeism and decreased productivity.
Labor will provide the necessary educational support to employers, particularly small businesses, to implement the mandatory arrangements. Labor believes businesses, which already offer a variety of forms of leave, including sick leave, annual leave, and long service leave, will see a reduction in lost revenue associated with absenteeism and decreased productivity. It is vital for people who have experienced family and domestic violence that their workplace understands the impact violence has on their lives, and for leave arrangements to be handled sensitively and confidentially, which will happen as part of Labor’s plan.
Labor believes businesses, which already offer a variety of forms of leave, including sick leave, annual leave, and long service leave, will see a reduction in lost revenue associated with absenteeism and decreased productivity. It is vital for people who have experienced family and domestic violence that their workplace understands the impact violence has on their lives, and for leave arrangements to be handled sensitively and confidentially, which will happen as part of Labor’s plan. POSITIVE POLICY
It is vital for people who have experienced family and domestic violence that their workplace understands the impact violence has on their lives, and for leave arrangements to be handled sensitively and confidentially, which will happen as part of Labor’s plan. POSITIVE POLICY National Family Violence Summit
POSITIVE POLICY National Family Violence Summit There is no clearer symbol of continuing gender inequality in our society than the epidemic of violence against women.
National Family Violence Summit There is no clearer symbol of continuing gender inequality in our society than the epidemic of violence against women. The biggest risk factor for being a victim of family violence is being a woman. 1 in 3 Australian women have experienced physical violence since the age of 15.
There is no clearer symbol of continuing gender inequality in our society than the epidemic of violence against women. The biggest risk factor for being a victim of family violence is being a woman. 1 in 3 Australian women have experienced physical violence since the age of 15. That’s not good enough; in fact that is a crisis.
The biggest risk factor for being a victim of family violence is being a woman. 1 in 3 Australian women have experienced physical violence since the age of 15. That’s not good enough; in fact that is a crisis. That is why Labor will commission a National Crisis Summit within 100 days of coming to government.
That’s not good enough; in fact that is a crisis. That is why Labor will commission a National Crisis Summit within 100 days of coming to government. A national crisis summit on violence against women is required for the Commonwealth, state and territory governments to agree to urgently implement coordinated judicial and social services reform within their areas of responsibility to better deal with family violence.
That is why Labor will commission a National Crisis Summit within 100 days of coming to government. A national crisis summit on violence against women is required for the Commonwealth, state and territory governments to agree to urgently implement coordinated judicial and social services reform within their areas of responsibility to better deal with family violence. A national crisis summit on violence against women is the best way for stakeholders to openly and transparently lay down the key policy challenges for addressing family violence.
A national crisis summit on violence against women is required for the Commonwealth, state and territory governments to agree to urgently implement coordinated judicial and social services reform within their areas of responsibility to better deal with family violence. A national crisis summit on violence against women is the best way for stakeholders to openly and transparently lay down the key policy challenges for addressing family violence. Family violence isolates, excludes and traumatises its victims - it disconnects people from community, work, education, friends and family.
A national crisis summit on violence against women is the best way for stakeholders to openly and transparently lay down the key policy challenges for addressing family violence. Family violence isolates, excludes and traumatises its victims - it disconnects people from community, work, education, friends and family. In recent years there has been a growth in public awareness and the evidence base for tackling family violence.
Family violence isolates, excludes and traumatises its victims - it disconnects people from community, work, education, friends and family. In recent years there has been a growth in public awareness and the evidence base for tackling family violence. The National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children (National Plan) put in place by Labor in office (2010-2022) has driven a range of world leading strategies as well as action by community and for-profit sectors.
In recent years there has been a growth in public awareness and the evidence base for tackling family violence. The National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children (National Plan) put in place by Labor in office (2010-2022) has driven a range of world leading strategies as well as action by community and for-profit sectors. Over the past few years, considerable evidence has emerged through the South Australian Parliamentary Inquiry into Domestic and Family Violence, the Special Taskforce on Domestic and Family Violence in Queensland and the Commonwealth Senate Inquiry – Domestic violence in Australia and further evidence is being gathered in the landmark Victorian Royal Commission into Family Violence.
The National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children (National Plan) put in place by Labor in office (2010-2022) has driven a range of world leading strategies as well as action by community and for-profit sectors. Over the past few years, considerable evidence has emerged through the South Australian Parliamentary Inquiry into Domestic and Family Violence, the Special Taskforce on Domestic and Family Violence in Queensland and the Commonwealth Senate Inquiry – Domestic violence in Australia and further evidence is being gathered in the landmark Victorian Royal Commission into Family Violence. The National Crisis Summit seeks to build on this work with a program for clear action - to prioritise, bring forward innovation and better coordination.
Over the past few years, considerable evidence has emerged through the South Australian Parliamentary Inquiry into Domestic and Family Violence, the Special Taskforce on Domestic and Family Violence in Queensland and the Commonwealth Senate Inquiry – Domestic violence in Australia and further evidence is being gathered in the landmark Victorian Royal Commission into Family Violence. The National Crisis Summit seeks to build on this work with a program for clear action - to prioritise, bring forward innovation and better coordination. And ultimately, to end the ‘postcode lottery’ that results in different outcomes for victims in different locations.
The National Crisis Summit seeks to build on this work with a program for clear action - to prioritise, bring forward innovation and better coordination. And ultimately, to end the ‘postcode lottery’ that results in different outcomes for victims in different locations. From the Summit, a Federal Labor Government will seek a new deal on coordinated judicial and social services reform to better respond and prevent family violence.
And ultimately, to end the ‘postcode lottery’ that results in different outcomes for victims in different locations. From the Summit, a Federal Labor Government will seek a new deal on coordinated judicial and social services reform to better respond and prevent family violence. POSITIVE POLICY
From the Summit, a Federal Labor Government will seek a new deal on coordinated judicial and social services reform to better respond and prevent family violence. POSITIVE POLICY Community Sector Partnership
POSITIVE POLICY Community Sector Partnership Under a Shorten Government, the Labor Community Sector Partnership will meet regularly to inform and advise on the best approaches to tackling new and emerging community issues.
Community Sector Partnership Under a Shorten Government, the Labor Community Sector Partnership will meet regularly to inform and advise on the best approaches to tackling new and emerging community issues. Since going into Opposition, we’ve continued to work on ways to strengthen civil society.
Under a Shorten Government, the Labor Community Sector Partnership will meet regularly to inform and advise on the best approaches to tackling new and emerging community issues. Since going into Opposition, we’ve continued to work on ways to strengthen civil society. One of the vehicles for this is Labor’s Community Sector Partnership, which met for the first time in April 2015.
Since going into Opposition, we’ve continued to work on ways to strengthen civil society. One of the vehicles for this is Labor’s Community Sector Partnership, which met for the first time in April 2015. It brings together leaders from the community sector to outline priorities for social policy reform and set a new agenda for working together to deliver positive social change.
One of the vehicles for this is Labor’s Community Sector Partnership, which met for the first time in April 2015. It brings together leaders from the community sector to outline priorities for social policy reform and set a new agenda for working together to deliver positive social change. The partnership is about providing a mechanism for Government and the community sector to work together to design, implement and deliver policy.
It brings together leaders from the community sector to outline priorities for social policy reform and set a new agenda for working together to deliver positive social change. The partnership is about providing a mechanism for Government and the community sector to work together to design, implement and deliver policy. It is an important first step in developing new approaches to solving complex problems.
The partnership is about providing a mechanism for Government and the community sector to work together to design, implement and deliver policy. It is an important first step in developing new approaches to solving complex problems. POSITIVE POLICY
It is an important first step in developing new approaches to solving complex problems. POSITIVE POLICY Constitutional Recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
POSITIVE POLICY Constitutional Recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have a unique place in our nation as Australia’s first peoples and as custodians of the oldest continuing cultures in the world.
Constitutional Recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have a unique place in our nation as Australia’s first peoples and as custodians of the oldest continuing cultures in the world. Australia’s Constitution needs to change to recognise the history, language and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and reflect our nation’s fundamental belief in the importance of equality and non-discrimination.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have a unique place in our nation as Australia’s first peoples and as custodians of the oldest continuing cultures in the world. Australia’s Constitution needs to change to recognise the history, language and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and reflect our nation’s fundamental belief in the importance of equality and non-discrimination. Labor wants meaningful and substantive change, change that unites the nation and reflects the hopes and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Australia’s Constitution needs to change to recognise the history, language and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and reflect our nation’s fundamental belief in the importance of equality and non-discrimination. Labor wants meaningful and substantive change, change that unites the nation and reflects the hopes and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Labor is working to build public support for constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Labor wants meaningful and substantive change, change that unites the nation and reflects the hopes and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Labor is working to build public support for constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. POSITIVE POLICY
Labor is working to build public support for constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. POSITIVE POLICY Royal Commission into the Financial Services Industry
POSITIVE POLICY Royal Commission into the Financial Services Industry Confidence and trust in Australia’s financial services industry has taken a huge hit after an ongoing range of scandals and high profile consumer rip offs in recent years.
Royal Commission into the Financial Services Industry Confidence and trust in Australia’s financial services industry has taken a huge hit after an ongoing range of scandals and high profile consumer rip offs in recent years. Retirees have had their retirement savings gutted.
Confidence and trust in Australia’s financial services industry has taken a huge hit after an ongoing range of scandals and high profile consumer rip offs in recent years. Retirees have had their retirement savings gutted. Families have been rorted out of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Retirees have had their retirement savings gutted. Families have been rorted out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Small business owners have lost everything.
Families have been rorted out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Small business owners have lost everything. Life insurance policy holders have been denied justice.
Small business owners have lost everything. Life insurance policy holders have been denied justice. There are literally tens of thousands of victims, if not more.
Life insurance policy holders have been denied justice. There are literally tens of thousands of victims, if not more. Enough is enough.
There are literally tens of thousands of victims, if not more. Enough is enough. That is why a Shorten Labor Government will hold a Royal Commission into misconduct in the banking and financial services industry.
Enough is enough. That is why a Shorten Labor Government will hold a Royal Commission into misconduct in the banking and financial services industry. This is an important decision that was not taken lightly – it has been made after careful consideration over an extended period of time.
That is why a Shorten Labor Government will hold a Royal Commission into misconduct in the banking and financial services industry. This is an important decision that was not taken lightly – it has been made after careful consideration over an extended period of time. This sector employs almost half a million people and is the fastest growing in the Australian economy.
This is an important decision that was not taken lightly – it has been made after careful consideration over an extended period of time. This sector employs almost half a million people and is the fastest growing in the Australian economy. We have one of the strongest banking systems in the world and Labor wants to make it even stronger.
This sector employs almost half a million people and is the fastest growing in the Australian economy. We have one of the strongest banking systems in the world and Labor wants to make it even stronger. We need Australians to have confidence in their banks and financial institutions, to sweep away the doubt, to uncover and deal with unethical behaviour that compromises that confidence.
We have one of the strongest banking systems in the world and Labor wants to make it even stronger. We need Australians to have confidence in their banks and financial institutions, to sweep away the doubt, to uncover and deal with unethical behaviour that compromises that confidence. Even the Prime Minister has expressed concern about illegal and unethical behaviour in the banking sector: “There have been too many troubling incidents over recent times for them simply to be dismissed.” (MALCOLM TURNBULL, SPEECH TO WESTPAC’S 199TH BIRTHDAY, WEDNESDAY 6 APRIL 2016)
We need Australians to have confidence in their banks and financial institutions, to sweep away the doubt, to uncover and deal with unethical behaviour that compromises that confidence. Even the Prime Minister has expressed concern about illegal and unethical behaviour in the banking sector: “There have been too many troubling incidents over recent times for them simply to be dismissed.” (MALCOLM TURNBULL, SPEECH TO WESTPAC’S 199TH BIRTHDAY, WEDNESDAY 6 APRIL 2016) Every Australian uses a bank and every Australian relies on the integrity of the banks – we need to restore that trust and confidence.
Even the Prime Minister has expressed concern about illegal and unethical behaviour in the banking sector: “There have been too many troubling incidents over recent times for them simply to be dismissed.” (MALCOLM TURNBULL, SPEECH TO WESTPAC’S 199TH BIRTHDAY, WEDNESDAY 6 APRIL 2016) Every Australian uses a bank and every Australian relies on the integrity of the banks – we need to restore that trust and confidence. After a damaging series of Liberal cuts to ASIC, getting to the bottom of the wide-ranging and severe issues uncovered in recent years is now beyond the capacity of regulators.
Every Australian uses a bank and every Australian relies on the integrity of the banks – we need to restore that trust and confidence. After a damaging series of Liberal cuts to ASIC, getting to the bottom of the wide-ranging and severe issues uncovered in recent years is now beyond the capacity of regulators. A Royal Commission into the financial services industry will examine issues such as:how widespread instances of illegal and unethical behaviour are within Australia’s financial services industry;
After a damaging series of Liberal cuts to ASIC, getting to the bottom of the wide-ranging and severe issues uncovered in recent years is now beyond the capacity of regulators. A Royal Commission into the financial services industry will examine issues such as:how widespread instances of illegal and unethical behaviour are within Australia’s financial services industry; how Australia’s financial services institutions treat their duty of care to their customers;
A Royal Commission into the financial services industry will examine issues such as:how widespread instances of illegal and unethical behaviour are within Australia’s financial services industry; how Australia’s financial services institutions treat their duty of care to their customers; how the culture, ethical standards and business structures of Australian financial services institutions affect the behaviour of these institutions;
how Australia’s financial services institutions treat their duty of care to their customers; how the culture, ethical standards and business structures of Australian financial services institutions affect the behaviour of these institutions; whether Australia’s regulators are really equipped to identify and prevent illegal and unethical behaviour;
how the culture, ethical standards and business structures of Australian financial services institutions affect the behaviour of these institutions; whether Australia’s regulators are really equipped to identify and prevent illegal and unethical behaviour; comparable international experience with similar financial services industry misconduct and best practice responses to those incidents; and
whether Australia’s regulators are really equipped to identify and prevent illegal and unethical behaviour; comparable international experience with similar financial services industry misconduct and best practice responses to those incidents; and other events as may come to light in the course of investigating the above.
comparable international experience with similar financial services industry misconduct and best practice responses to those incidents; and other events as may come to light in the course of investigating the above. This proposal for a Royal Commission into Australia’s Financial Services Industry has been costed by the independent Parliamentary Budget Office at $53 million over two years.
other events as may come to light in the course of investigating the above. This proposal for a Royal Commission into Australia’s Financial Services Industry has been costed by the independent Parliamentary Budget Office at $53 million over two years. There are Members of Parliament in the Liberal and National Parties who are fed up with hard-working people in their communities getting ripped off.
This proposal for a Royal Commission into Australia’s Financial Services Industry has been costed by the independent Parliamentary Budget Office at $53 million over two years. There are Members of Parliament in the Liberal and National Parties who are fed up with hard-working people in their communities getting ripped off. The Government should listen to these MPs and the concerns of the Australian community and support Labor’s call for a Royal Commission.
There are Members of Parliament in the Liberal and National Parties who are fed up with hard-working people in their communities getting ripped off. The Government should listen to these MPs and the concerns of the Australian community and support Labor’s call for a Royal Commission. POSITIVE POLICY
The Government should listen to these MPs and the concerns of the Australian community and support Labor’s call for a Royal Commission. POSITIVE POLICY Small Business Ombudsman – Access to Justice
POSITIVE POLICY Small Business Ombudsman – Access to Justice Small business owners and operators want an even playing field when they are competing in the market place.
Small Business Ombudsman – Access to Justice Small business owners and operators want an even playing field when they are competing in the market place. Feedback and surveys consistently show this is amongst the leading concerns of small businesses.
Small business owners and operators want an even playing field when they are competing in the market place. Feedback and surveys consistently show this is amongst the leading concerns of small businesses. Anti-competitive behaviour damages the economy, jobs and future growth.
Feedback and surveys consistently show this is amongst the leading concerns of small businesses. Anti-competitive behaviour damages the economy, jobs and future growth. Small businesses know this better than most.
Anti-competitive behaviour damages the economy, jobs and future growth. Small businesses know this better than most. A new idea to provide goods and services can disrupt a market, competing against established businesses. The constant change driven by small and growing businesses across Australia is one of the most important factors for productivity and growth.
Small businesses know this better than most. A new idea to provide goods and services can disrupt a market, competing against established businesses. The constant change driven by small and growing businesses across Australia is one of the most important factors for productivity and growth. Research shows young, small businesses are one of the most important drivers of new net jobs in the labour market.
A new idea to provide goods and services can disrupt a market, competing against established businesses. The constant change driven by small and growing businesses across Australia is one of the most important factors for productivity and growth. Research shows young, small businesses are one of the most important drivers of new net jobs in the labour market. Small businesses play a central role in the economy.
Research shows young, small businesses are one of the most important drivers of new net jobs in the labour market. Small businesses play a central role in the economy. Over 2 million businesses – sole traders, partnerships, trusts and small employers – have helped underpin 25 years of economic growth.
Small businesses play a central role in the economy. Over 2 million businesses – sole traders, partnerships, trusts and small employers – have helped underpin 25 years of economic growth. Practical support for competition policy is a priority for Labor.
Over 2 million businesses – sole traders, partnerships, trusts and small employers – have helped underpin 25 years of economic growth. Practical support for competition policy is a priority for Labor. Labor will ensure a more even playing field for private litigants, so that small businesses and their industry representatives can better use existing legislation to prove the abuse of competition under Part IV of the Competition and Consumer Act.
Practical support for competition policy is a priority for Labor. Labor will ensure a more even playing field for private litigants, so that small businesses and their industry representatives can better use existing legislation to prove the abuse of competition under Part IV of the Competition and Consumer Act. At an early stage of the court case, the private litigant will be able to request a ‘no adverse cost order’, preventing large legal fees of the defendant being transferred to the litigant.
Labor will ensure a more even playing field for private litigants, so that small businesses and their industry representatives can better use existing legislation to prove the abuse of competition under Part IV of the Competition and Consumer Act. At an early stage of the court case, the private litigant will be able to request a ‘no adverse cost order’, preventing large legal fees of the defendant being transferred to the litigant. The judge will then weigh up the initial arguments and decide whether there is merit to the case.
At an early stage of the court case, the private litigant will be able to request a ‘no adverse cost order’, preventing large legal fees of the defendant being transferred to the litigant. The judge will then weigh up the initial arguments and decide whether there is merit to the case. If merit is established, any liability for the defendant’s legal fees will be waived.
The judge will then weigh up the initial arguments and decide whether there is merit to the case. If merit is established, any liability for the defendant’s legal fees will be waived. To assist in this process, a Labor Government will fund the Small Business Ombudsman to provide an initial assessment on whether a private litigant is likely to be granted a no adverse cost order.
If merit is established, any liability for the defendant’s legal fees will be waived. To assist in this process, a Labor Government will fund the Small Business Ombudsman to provide an initial assessment on whether a private litigant is likely to be granted a no adverse cost order. The representatives of small business private litigants will be able to submit their proposal to the Ombudsman and receive a professional opinion on the likelihood of success.
To assist in this process, a Labor Government will fund the Small Business Ombudsman to provide an initial assessment on whether a private litigant is likely to be granted a no adverse cost order. The representatives of small business private litigants will be able to submit their proposal to the Ombudsman and receive a professional opinion on the likelihood of success. While this will not be legally binding, the Ombudsman will assist small businesses better understand their prospects of successful action under the Competition and Consumer Act.
The representatives of small business private litigants will be able to submit their proposal to the Ombudsman and receive a professional opinion on the likelihood of success. While this will not be legally binding, the Ombudsman will assist small businesses better understand their prospects of successful action under the Competition and Consumer Act. POSITIVE POLICY
While this will not be legally binding, the Ombudsman will assist small businesses better understand their prospects of successful action under the Competition and Consumer Act. POSITIVE POLICY Human Rights Commissioners
POSITIVE POLICY Human Rights Commissioners A Shorten Labor Government will appoint a full-time Disability Discrimination Commissioner to the Australian Human Rights Commission.
Human Rights Commissioners A Shorten Labor Government will appoint a full-time Disability Discrimination Commissioner to the Australian Human Rights Commission. Discrimination against people with disability is still far too common in Australia.
A Shorten Labor Government will appoint a full-time Disability Discrimination Commissioner to the Australian Human Rights Commission. Discrimination against people with disability is still far too common in Australia. People with disability face discrimination in the workplace, when accessing services and in the community.
Discrimination against people with disability is still far too common in Australia. People with disability face discrimination in the workplace, when accessing services and in the community. Complaints relating to breaches of the Disability Discrimination Act are consistently the most common complaint received by the Commission.
People with disability face discrimination in the workplace, when accessing services and in the community. Complaints relating to breaches of the Disability Discrimination Act are consistently the most common complaint received by the Commission. That’s why Australia needs a dedicated Disability Discrimination Commissioner – because people with disability deserve a powerful voice to advocate their interests.
Complaints relating to breaches of the Disability Discrimination Act are consistently the most common complaint received by the Commission. That’s why Australia needs a dedicated Disability Discrimination Commissioner – because people with disability deserve a powerful voice to advocate their interests. Upon taking office, a Shorten Labor Government will immediately begin the process of appointing a full-time Disability Discrimination Commissioner.
That’s why Australia needs a dedicated Disability Discrimination Commissioner – because people with disability deserve a powerful voice to advocate their interests. Upon taking office, a Shorten Labor Government will immediately begin the process of appointing a full-time Disability Discrimination Commissioner. In the horror 2014 Budget, the Liberal Government cut funding for the Human Rights Commission and sacked Graeme Innes – Australia’s longest-serving Disability Discrimination Commissioner and a powerful advocate for Australians with disability, their families and carers.
Upon taking office, a Shorten Labor Government will immediately begin the process of appointing a full-time Disability Discrimination Commissioner. In the horror 2014 Budget, the Liberal Government cut funding for the Human Rights Commission and sacked Graeme Innes – Australia’s longest-serving Disability Discrimination Commissioner and a powerful advocate for Australians with disability, their families and carers. A Shorten Labor Government will right this wrong.
In the horror 2014 Budget, the Liberal Government cut funding for the Human Rights Commission and sacked Graeme Innes – Australia’s longest-serving Disability Discrimination Commissioner and a powerful advocate for Australians with disability, their families and carers. A Shorten Labor Government will right this wrong. This change will result in the Age Discrimination Commissioner also returning to a full-time role, ending the forced sharing of the two job roles which has occurred under the Liberal Government.
A Shorten Labor Government will right this wrong. This change will result in the Age Discrimination Commissioner also returning to a full-time role, ending the forced sharing of the two job roles which has occurred under the Liberal Government. The new Disability Discrimination Commissioner will have a special focus on removing barriers to employment for people with disability, and will work with business, governments and the community sector to boost job opportunities for Australians with disability.
This change will result in the Age Discrimination Commissioner also returning to a full-time role, ending the forced sharing of the two job roles which has occurred under the Liberal Government. The new Disability Discrimination Commissioner will have a special focus on removing barriers to employment for people with disability, and will work with business, governments and the community sector to boost job opportunities for Australians with disability. This is just one part of Labor’s plan to strengthen the voices of Australians with disability.
The new Disability Discrimination Commissioner will have a special focus on removing barriers to employment for people with disability, and will work with business, governments and the community sector to boost job opportunities for Australians with disability. This is just one part of Labor’s plan to strengthen the voices of Australians with disability. A Shorten Labor Government will also provide an additional $2 million a year to peak disability advocacy organisations so that people with disability have the biggest say in the decisions and debates that affect their lives.
This is just one part of Labor’s plan to strengthen the voices of Australians with disability. A Shorten Labor Government will also provide an additional $2 million a year to peak disability advocacy organisations so that people with disability have the biggest say in the decisions and debates that affect their lives. Federal Labor has a proud record of delivering greater support for people with disability.
A Shorten Labor Government will also provide an additional $2 million a year to peak disability advocacy organisations so that people with disability have the biggest say in the decisions and debates that affect their lives. Federal Labor has a proud record of delivering greater support for people with disability. Labor designed, funded and introduced the National Disability Insurance Scheme, which is already transforming the lives of thousands of people with disability, their families and carers.
Federal Labor has a proud record of delivering greater support for people with disability. Labor designed, funded and introduced the National Disability Insurance Scheme, which is already transforming the lives of thousands of people with disability, their families and carers. POSITIVE POLICY
Labor designed, funded and introduced the National Disability Insurance Scheme, which is already transforming the lives of thousands of people with disability, their families and carers. POSITIVE POLICY Advancing Australian Multiculturalism
POSITIVE POLICY Advancing Australian Multiculturalism A Shorten Labor Government will renew investment in Australian multiculturalism, with $28.3 million of new funding to support social cohesion and economic inclusion.
Advancing Australian Multiculturalism A Shorten Labor Government will renew investment in Australian multiculturalism, with $28.3 million of new funding to support social cohesion and economic inclusion. A Shorten Labor Government will renew investment in Australian multiculturalism, with $28.3 million of new funding to support social cohesion and economic inclusion.
A Shorten Labor Government will renew investment in Australian multiculturalism, with $28.3 million of new funding to support social cohesion and economic inclusion. A Shorten Labor Government will renew investment in Australian multiculturalism, with $28.3 million of new funding to support social cohesion and economic inclusion. Investing in new humanitarian migrants means promoting economic opportunity.
A Shorten Labor Government will renew investment in Australian multiculturalism, with $28.3 million of new funding to support social cohesion and economic inclusion. Investing in new humanitarian migrants means promoting economic opportunity. We know the ability to speak English is the single most important factor in getting a job.
Investing in new humanitarian migrants means promoting economic opportunity. We know the ability to speak English is the single most important factor in getting a job. By funding migrant support properly in the short term, Australia will be better off over the long term.
We know the ability to speak English is the single most important factor in getting a job. By funding migrant support properly in the short term, Australia will be better off over the long term. By ensuring our programs and policies continue to improve, more new migrants can fully participate.
By funding migrant support properly in the short term, Australia will be better off over the long term. By ensuring our programs and policies continue to improve, more new migrants can fully participate. Australia is one of the most diverse societies across the globe.
By ensuring our programs and policies continue to improve, more new migrants can fully participate. Australia is one of the most diverse societies across the globe. This was no accident and has been the result of hard work.
Australia is one of the most diverse societies across the globe. This was no accident and has been the result of hard work. We cannot stop now.
This was no accident and has been the result of hard work. We cannot stop now. Promoting social cohesion and economic inclusion will see the multicultural dividend grow into the future.
We cannot stop now. Promoting social cohesion and economic inclusion will see the multicultural dividend grow into the future. In the coming financial year, Australia will see one of the largest humanitarian programs in our history, with over 20,000 new humanitarian migrants expected to arrive and settle in Australia.
Promoting social cohesion and economic inclusion will see the multicultural dividend grow into the future. In the coming financial year, Australia will see one of the largest humanitarian programs in our history, with over 20,000 new humanitarian migrants expected to arrive and settle in Australia. Many will be from Syria and Iraq, where people are fleeing persecution.
In the coming financial year, Australia will see one of the largest humanitarian programs in our history, with over 20,000 new humanitarian migrants expected to arrive and settle in Australia. Many will be from Syria and Iraq, where people are fleeing persecution. Labor’s plan will ensure every new humanitarian migrant is given the best possible start to life in Australia.
Many will be from Syria and Iraq, where people are fleeing persecution. Labor’s plan will ensure every new humanitarian migrant is given the best possible start to life in Australia. An Office for Multicultural Affairs will be created in the Australian Public Service to improve coordination, policy development, research and evaluation, and program management.
Labor’s plan will ensure every new humanitarian migrant is given the best possible start to life in Australia. An Office for Multicultural Affairs will be created in the Australian Public Service to improve coordination, policy development, research and evaluation, and program management. Labor will invest $11.3 million to fund capital works for settlement and community sector organisations.
An Office for Multicultural Affairs will be created in the Australian Public Service to improve coordination, policy development, research and evaluation, and program management. Labor will invest $11.3 million to fund capital works for settlement and community sector organisations. For too long, support for new and established migrant communities has occurred without the necessary infrastructure.
Labor will invest $11.3 million to fund capital works for settlement and community sector organisations. For too long, support for new and established migrant communities has occurred without the necessary infrastructure. The Abbott-Turnbull Government, in one of their first decisions in 2013, slashed the Building Multicultural Communities program.
For too long, support for new and established migrant communities has occurred without the necessary infrastructure. The Abbott-Turnbull Government, in one of their first decisions in 2013, slashed the Building Multicultural Communities program. Even after letters of successful grants had been received by many organisations, overdue projects were snatched away at the last minute.
The Abbott-Turnbull Government, in one of their first decisions in 2013, slashed the Building Multicultural Communities program. Even after letters of successful grants had been received by many organisations, overdue projects were snatched away at the last minute. Labor will also invest in the people who support new and established migrant communities. A funding stream of $7.5 million will help organisations build critical skills in their staff.
Even after letters of successful grants had been received by many organisations, overdue projects were snatched away at the last minute. Labor will also invest in the people who support new and established migrant communities. A funding stream of $7.5 million will help organisations build critical skills in their staff. From community leadership to volunteer management to bilingual engagement, these skills are vital to support new migrants settle into society and the labour market.
Labor will also invest in the people who support new and established migrant communities. A funding stream of $7.5 million will help organisations build critical skills in their staff. From community leadership to volunteer management to bilingual engagement, these skills are vital to support new migrants settle into society and the labour market. These policies have been informed from the grassroots.
From community leadership to volunteer management to bilingual engagement, these skills are vital to support new migrants settle into society and the labour market. These policies have been informed from the grassroots. After listening to settlement and multicultural organisations who live and breathe support for new migrants, Labor has the right plan to ensure future citizens are given the support they need.
These policies have been informed from the grassroots. After listening to settlement and multicultural organisations who live and breathe support for new migrants, Labor has the right plan to ensure future citizens are given the support they need. This investment represents a stark contrast to the Abbott-Turnbull Government.
After listening to settlement and multicultural organisations who live and breathe support for new migrants, Labor has the right plan to ensure future citizens are given the support they need. This investment represents a stark contrast to the Abbott-Turnbull Government. Instead of asking settlement and multicultural organisations to do more with less, as we saw in the Budget, a Labor Government will invest in organisations to help new humanitarian migrants succeed.
This investment represents a stark contrast to the Abbott-Turnbull Government. Instead of asking settlement and multicultural organisations to do more with less, as we saw in the Budget, a Labor Government will invest in organisations to help new humanitarian migrants succeed. POSITIVE POLICY
Instead of asking settlement and multicultural organisations to do more with less, as we saw in the Budget, a Labor Government will invest in organisations to help new humanitarian migrants succeed. POSITIVE POLICY Water Safe: Labor’s National Water Safety Education Program
POSITIVE POLICY Water Safe: Labor’s National Water Safety Education Program A Shorten Labor Government will provide $40.9 million to roll out a national water safety education program to every primary school student in Australia, ensuring all Australian children have the necessary training and skills to be safe around water.
Water Safe: Labor’s National Water Safety Education Program A Shorten Labor Government will provide $40.9 million to roll out a national water safety education program to every primary school student in Australia, ensuring all Australian children have the necessary training and skills to be safe around water. Australians live by the water.
A Shorten Labor Government will provide $40.9 million to roll out a national water safety education program to every primary school student in Australia, ensuring all Australian children have the necessary training and skills to be safe around water. Australians live by the water. Being in and around water is part of our culture and identity.
Australians live by the water. Being in and around water is part of our culture and identity. However, our love of water brings with it risks that can be fatal.
Being in and around water is part of our culture and identity. However, our love of water brings with it risks that can be fatal. In 2014-15, 271 people drowned in Australian waterways.
However, our love of water brings with it risks that can be fatal. In 2014-15, 271 people drowned in Australian waterways. There is considerable evidence that providing young children with training in swimming and water safety significantly reduces this risk.
In 2014-15, 271 people drowned in Australian waterways. There is considerable evidence that providing young children with training in swimming and water safety significantly reduces this risk. This is backed by evidence that children aged 5 to 14 are, of all age groups, the least likely to drown due to the acquisition of water safety skills and knowledge at school.
There is considerable evidence that providing young children with training in swimming and water safety significantly reduces this risk. This is backed by evidence that children aged 5 to 14 are, of all age groups, the least likely to drown due to the acquisition of water safety skills and knowledge at school. Sadly, Australia has no national approach to swimming and water safety education.
This is backed by evidence that children aged 5 to 14 are, of all age groups, the least likely to drown due to the acquisition of water safety skills and knowledge at school. Sadly, Australia has no national approach to swimming and water safety education. In many cases, the level of water safety education a child receives is dependent on where they live or their parents’ income.
Sadly, Australia has no national approach to swimming and water safety education. In many cases, the level of water safety education a child receives is dependent on where they live or their parents’ income. In some States and Territories there is no swimming or water safety program in schools, while in others, it is an essential part of the school curriculum.
In many cases, the level of water safety education a child receives is dependent on where they live or their parents’ income. In some States and Territories there is no swimming or water safety program in schools, while in others, it is an essential part of the school curriculum. This inequity is even greater for Indigenous children, who are less likely to achieve identified benchmarks for water safety competence compared to non-Indigenous students.
In some States and Territories there is no swimming or water safety program in schools, while in others, it is an essential part of the school curriculum. This inequity is even greater for Indigenous children, who are less likely to achieve identified benchmarks for water safety competence compared to non-Indigenous students. This is also the case for children not born in Australia.
This inequity is even greater for Indigenous children, who are less likely to achieve identified benchmarks for water safety competence compared to non-Indigenous students. This is also the case for children not born in Australia. Labor’s plan for a national approach to water safety will address this inequity and ensure that all primary school children, regardless of where they live, who their parents are, or where they go to school, will receive water safety training.
This is also the case for children not born in Australia. Labor’s plan for a national approach to water safety will address this inequity and ensure that all primary school children, regardless of where they live, who their parents are, or where they go to school, will receive water safety training. POSITIVE POLICY
Labor’s plan for a national approach to water safety will address this inequity and ensure that all primary school children, regardless of where they live, who their parents are, or where they go to school, will receive water safety training. POSITIVE POLICY Counting the Cost: Veterans’ Homelessness and Suicide
POSITIVE POLICY Counting the Cost: Veterans’ Homelessness and Suicide Labor recognises that mental health issues arising from active service, including as post-traumatic stress disorder, have affected veterans from all conflicts.
Counting the Cost: Veterans’ Homelessness and Suicide Labor recognises that mental health issues arising from active service, including as post-traumatic stress disorder, have affected veterans from all conflicts. We encourage and support measures designed to ensure that existing programs take account of the mental health requirements of veterans.
Labor recognises that mental health issues arising from active service, including as post-traumatic stress disorder, have affected veterans from all conflicts. We encourage and support measures designed to ensure that existing programs take account of the mental health requirements of veterans. A Shorten Labor will fund a comprehensive study into veterans’ homelessness, in addition to establishing an ‘ADF Flag’ for minimum data sets on homelessness and suicide.
We encourage and support measures designed to ensure that existing programs take account of the mental health requirements of veterans. A Shorten Labor will fund a comprehensive study into veterans’ homelessness, in addition to establishing an ‘ADF Flag’ for minimum data sets on homelessness and suicide. A Study into Veterans’ Homelessness
A Shorten Labor will fund a comprehensive study into veterans’ homelessness, in addition to establishing an ‘ADF Flag’ for minimum data sets on homelessness and suicide. A Study into Veterans’ Homelessness Approximately 10 per cent of Australian’s experiencing homelessness are from the veteran community—a shocking statistic.
A Study into Veterans’ Homelessness Approximately 10 per cent of Australian’s experiencing homelessness are from the veteran community—a shocking statistic. Yet there is no comprehensive system to collect data that would allow the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, ex-service organisations and frontline homelessness services to identify, connect and support veterans experiencing homelessness.
Approximately 10 per cent of Australian’s experiencing homelessness are from the veteran community—a shocking statistic. Yet there is no comprehensive system to collect data that would allow the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, ex-service organisations and frontline homelessness services to identify, connect and support veterans experiencing homelessness. To redress this, a Shorten Labor Government will fund a comprehensive study into veterans’ homelessness to identify members of the veteran community who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Yet there is no comprehensive system to collect data that would allow the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, ex-service organisations and frontline homelessness services to identify, connect and support veterans experiencing homelessness. To redress this, a Shorten Labor Government will fund a comprehensive study into veterans’ homelessness to identify members of the veteran community who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. A Minimum Data Set On Homelessness and Suicide
To redress this, a Shorten Labor Government will fund a comprehensive study into veterans’ homelessness to identify members of the veteran community who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. A Minimum Data Set On Homelessness and Suicide As part of its mental health policy, Labor has committed to working with States and Territories to build an accurate picture of deaths by suicide and suicide attempts and agree to a national minimum data set for suicide prevention.
A Minimum Data Set On Homelessness and Suicide As part of its mental health policy, Labor has committed to working with States and Territories to build an accurate picture of deaths by suicide and suicide attempts and agree to a national minimum data set for suicide prevention. As part of this initiative, Labor will ensure the inclusion of an ‘ADF flag’ within this data set, to allow governments to identify if an individual had previously served in the ADF or was a partner or child of an individual who served in the ADF.
As part of its mental health policy, Labor has committed to working with States and Territories to build an accurate picture of deaths by suicide and suicide attempts and agree to a national minimum data set for suicide prevention. As part of this initiative, Labor will ensure the inclusion of an ‘ADF flag’ within this data set, to allow governments to identify if an individual had previously served in the ADF or was a partner or child of an individual who served in the ADF. The inclusion of an ADF flag would ensure that data can be disaggregated by ADF service and an ongoing record of veterans’ suicide could be maintained, regardless of whether that death is the subject of a DVA dependant compensation claim.
As part of this initiative, Labor will ensure the inclusion of an ‘ADF flag’ within this data set, to allow governments to identify if an individual had previously served in the ADF or was a partner or child of an individual who served in the ADF. The inclusion of an ADF flag would ensure that data can be disaggregated by ADF service and an ongoing record of veterans’ suicide could be maintained, regardless of whether that death is the subject of a DVA dependant compensation claim. As noted above, there is currently no comprehensive system to collect data that allows governments and service providers to identify homeless veterans.
The inclusion of an ADF flag would ensure that data can be disaggregated by ADF service and an ongoing record of veterans’ suicide could be maintained, regardless of whether that death is the subject of a DVA dependant compensation claim. As noted above, there is currently no comprehensive system to collect data that allows governments and service providers to identify homeless veterans. To address this information gap, Labor will work with States and Territories to include an ‘ADF flag’ within the existing Specialist Homelessness Service Collection (SHSC) which accumulates data from frontline homelessness services based on a national minimum data set.
As noted above, there is currently no comprehensive system to collect data that allows governments and service providers to identify homeless veterans. To address this information gap, Labor will work with States and Territories to include an ‘ADF flag’ within the existing Specialist Homelessness Service Collection (SHSC) which accumulates data from frontline homelessness services based on a national minimum data set. This will ensure that governments and frontline services providers are able to access an accurate picture of the level of veterans’ homelessness and their needs, including how they use services.
To address this information gap, Labor will work with States and Territories to include an ‘ADF flag’ within the existing Specialist Homelessness Service Collection (SHSC) which accumulates data from frontline homelessness services based on a national minimum data set. This will ensure that governments and frontline services providers are able to access an accurate picture of the level of veterans’ homelessness and their needs, including how they use services. This will support future policy development and better targeting of existing veterans’ support and services, as well as providing a benchmark against which homelessness prevention initiatives can be assessed and help avoid duplication of services.
This will ensure that governments and frontline services providers are able to access an accurate picture of the level of veterans’ homelessness and their needs, including how they use services. This will support future policy development and better targeting of existing veterans’ support and services, as well as providing a benchmark against which homelessness prevention initiatives can be assessed and help avoid duplication of services. POSITIVE POLICY
This will support future policy development and better targeting of existing veterans’ support and services, as well as providing a benchmark against which homelessness prevention initiatives can be assessed and help avoid duplication of services. POSITIVE POLICY Committing to Family Violence Services
POSITIVE POLICY Committing to Family Violence Services A Shorten Labor Government will provide funding certainty to the organisations delivering the National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children.
Committing to Family Violence Services A Shorten Labor Government will provide funding certainty to the organisations delivering the National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children. Labor’s commitment of $65 million over six years will ensure 1800 RESPECT, Our WATCh and Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS) can continue their critical work in tackling the scourge of family violence.
A Shorten Labor Government will provide funding certainty to the organisations delivering the National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children. Labor’s commitment of $65 million over six years will ensure 1800 RESPECT, Our WATCh and Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS) can continue their critical work in tackling the scourge of family violence. These organisations provide critical frontline support services to women experiencing family violence and help drive cultural change.
Labor’s commitment of $65 million over six years will ensure 1800 RESPECT, Our WATCh and Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS) can continue their critical work in tackling the scourge of family violence. These organisations provide critical frontline support services to women experiencing family violence and help drive cultural change. In Australia today, one in three women has experienced physical violence since the age of 15.
These organisations provide critical frontline support services to women experiencing family violence and help drive cultural change. In Australia today, one in three women has experienced physical violence since the age of 15. A woman dies at the hands of a current or former partner almost every week.
In Australia today, one in three women has experienced physical violence since the age of 15. A woman dies at the hands of a current or former partner almost every week. These are shameful statistics, and ending the scourge of family violence will be a key priority of a Shorten Labor Government.
A woman dies at the hands of a current or former partner almost every week. These are shameful statistics, and ending the scourge of family violence will be a key priority of a Shorten Labor Government. This funding commitment locks in support for these organisations to 2021–22, giving them certainty over the life of the National Plan.
These are shameful statistics, and ending the scourge of family violence will be a key priority of a Shorten Labor Government. This funding commitment locks in support for these organisations to 2021–22, giving them certainty over the life of the National Plan. In Government, Labor delivered the National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children to provide a comprehensive approach to the prevention of violence against women and to improve coordination between Commonwealth, State and Territory Governments.
This funding commitment locks in support for these organisations to 2021–22, giving them certainty over the life of the National Plan. In Government, Labor delivered the National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children to provide a comprehensive approach to the prevention of violence against women and to improve coordination between Commonwealth, State and Territory Governments. The implementation of the National Plan was always going to result in more women seeking support and it is critical that these services can continue to support women as demand increases.
In Government, Labor delivered the National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children to provide a comprehensive approach to the prevention of violence against women and to improve coordination between Commonwealth, State and Territory Governments. The implementation of the National Plan was always going to result in more women seeking support and it is critical that these services can continue to support women as demand increases. We will ensure that the funding goes directly to frontline services providers, meaning victims of abuse can speak directly to qualified professionals as quickly as possible.
The implementation of the National Plan was always going to result in more women seeking support and it is critical that these services can continue to support women as demand increases. We will ensure that the funding goes directly to frontline services providers, meaning victims of abuse can speak directly to qualified professionals as quickly as possible. In addition to providing frontline services, Australia needs to continue to build our evidence base, so that we get the best insights into how to reduce and ultimately eliminate violence against women.
We will ensure that the funding goes directly to frontline services providers, meaning victims of abuse can speak directly to qualified professionals as quickly as possible. In addition to providing frontline services, Australia needs to continue to build our evidence base, so that we get the best insights into how to reduce and ultimately eliminate violence against women. Labor’s commitment will allow ANROWS to continue to improve the knowledge about the causes, consequences and factors of family violence, and how we can prevent it.
In addition to providing frontline services, Australia needs to continue to build our evidence base, so that we get the best insights into how to reduce and ultimately eliminate violence against women. Labor’s commitment will allow ANROWS to continue to improve the knowledge about the causes, consequences and factors of family violence, and how we can prevent it. We also need to keep working towards stopping violence before it occurs.
Labor’s commitment will allow ANROWS to continue to improve the knowledge about the causes, consequences and factors of family violence, and how we can prevent it. We also need to keep working towards stopping violence before it occurs. To achieve this, we need cultural change.
We also need to keep working towards stopping violence before it occurs. To achieve this, we need cultural change. That is why advocacy organisations like Our WATCh are so important—to build awareness and help create a society where violence is not tolerated.
To achieve this, we need cultural change. That is why advocacy organisations like Our WATCh are so important—to build awareness and help create a society where violence is not tolerated. This package builds on Labor’s earlier commitment to deliver more than $70 million over three years in targeted funding to ensure those suffering from family violence can access critical services, and to make domestic violence leave a universal right.
That is why advocacy organisations like Our WATCh are so important—to build awareness and help create a society where violence is not tolerated. This package builds on Labor’s earlier commitment to deliver more than $70 million over three years in targeted funding to ensure those suffering from family violence can access critical services, and to make domestic violence leave a universal right. If elected, Labor will work alongside these organisations to ensure women and children are free to live safe from violence.
This package builds on Labor’s earlier commitment to deliver more than $70 million over three years in targeted funding to ensure those suffering from family violence can access critical services, and to make domestic violence leave a universal right. If elected, Labor will work alongside these organisations to ensure women and children are free to live safe from violence. Financial Implications
If elected, Labor will work alongside these organisations to ensure women and children are free to live safe from violence. Financial Implications Labor will commit an additional $65.7 million over six years, a cost of $40.1 million over the forward estimates.
Financial Implications Labor will commit an additional $65.7 million over six years, a cost of $40.1 million over the forward estimates. POSITIVE POLICY
Labor will commit an additional $65.7 million over six years, a cost of $40.1 million over the forward estimates. POSITIVE POLICY Fighting Discrimination Against LGBTI Australians
POSITIVE POLICY Fighting Discrimination Against LGBTI Australians Every Australian has the right to live their life free from discrimination.
Fighting Discrimination Against LGBTI Australians Every Australian has the right to live their life free from discrimination. But for many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex Australians, discrimination remains an all-too-familiar part of life.
Every Australian has the right to live their life free from discrimination. But for many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex Australians, discrimination remains an all-too-familiar part of life. That is why a Shorten Labor Government will appoint a full-time LGBTI Discrimination Commissioner to the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC), to ensure the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex Australians are protected, and they are free to live their lives without discrimination.
But for many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex Australians, discrimination remains an all-too-familiar part of life. That is why a Shorten Labor Government will appoint a full-time LGBTI Discrimination Commissioner to the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC), to ensure the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex Australians are protected, and they are free to live their lives without discrimination. Labor’s LGBTI Discrimination Commissioner will be a new champion for the rights of LGBTI Australians, and help build a more inclusive Australia.
That is why a Shorten Labor Government will appoint a full-time LGBTI Discrimination Commissioner to the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC), to ensure the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex Australians are protected, and they are free to live their lives without discrimination. Labor’s LGBTI Discrimination Commissioner will be a new champion for the rights of LGBTI Australians, and help build a more inclusive Australia. The fight against discrimination continues
Labor’s LGBTI Discrimination Commissioner will be a new champion for the rights of LGBTI Australians, and help build a more inclusive Australia. The fight against discrimination continues While much progress has been made in the fight for a fairer Australia for LGBTI Australians, that fight is far from over.
The fight against discrimination continues While much progress has been made in the fight for a fairer Australia for LGBTI Australians, that fight is far from over. Unfortunately, LGBTI Australians continue to face discrimination in many areas of their life.
While much progress has been made in the fight for a fairer Australia for LGBTI Australians, that fight is far from over. Unfortunately, LGBTI Australians continue to face discrimination in many areas of their life. A significant number of LGBTI Australians report hiding their sexuality or gender identity in a range of situations for fear of violence or discrimination.
Unfortunately, LGBTI Australians continue to face discrimination in many areas of their life. A significant number of LGBTI Australians report hiding their sexuality or gender identity in a range of situations for fear of violence or discrimination. LGBTI Australians also continue to face a range of challenges in accessing government services as well as public participation in sport.
A significant number of LGBTI Australians report hiding their sexuality or gender identity in a range of situations for fear of violence or discrimination. LGBTI Australians also continue to face a range of challenges in accessing government services as well as public participation in sport. We also know that LGBTI people, particularly young people, suffer from a range of mental health issues.
LGBTI Australians also continue to face a range of challenges in accessing government services as well as public participation in sport. We also know that LGBTI people, particularly young people, suffer from a range of mental health issues. In its Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Intersex Rights report HYPERLINK "http://www.100positivepolicies.org.au/fighting_discrimination_against_lgbti_australians" \l "_ftn1" [1] last year, the AHRC noted: Research suggests that the rate of suicide for LGBT people is 3.5 to 14 times higher than the general population.
We also know that LGBTI people, particularly young people, suffer from a range of mental health issues. In its Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Intersex Rights report HYPERLINK "http://www.100positivepolicies.org.au/fighting_discrimination_against_lgbti_australians" \l "_ftn1" [1] last year, the AHRC noted: Research suggests that the rate of suicide for LGBT people is 3.5 to 14 times higher than the general population. LGBT people are also at a higher risk for a range of mental diagnoses.
In its Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Intersex Rights report HYPERLINK "http://www.100positivepolicies.org.au/fighting_discrimination_against_lgbti_australians" \l "_ftn1" [1] last year, the AHRC noted: Research suggests that the rate of suicide for LGBT people is 3.5 to 14 times higher than the general population. LGBT people are also at a higher risk for a range of mental diagnoses. LGBT people are significantly more likely to be diagnosed with depression or anxiety.
LGBT people are also at a higher risk for a range of mental diagnoses. LGBT people are significantly more likely to be diagnosed with depression or anxiety. In 2013, the former Labor Government amended the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 so that the Act would cover discrimination on the grounds of sexuality and gender diverse discrimination.
LGBT people are significantly more likely to be diagnosed with depression or anxiety. In 2013, the former Labor Government amended the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 so that the Act would cover discrimination on the grounds of sexuality and gender diverse discrimination. However, until now, these issues have been investigated by the Sex Discrimination Commissioner.
In 2013, the former Labor Government amended the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 so that the Act would cover discrimination on the grounds of sexuality and gender diverse discrimination. However, until now, these issues have been investigated by the Sex Discrimination Commissioner. A New Champion for LBGTI Human Rights
However, until now, these issues have been investigated by the Sex Discrimination Commissioner. A New Champion for LBGTI Human Rights Labor will appoint a permanent, dedicated full-time LGBTI Discrimination Commissioner, to ensure that the rights of LGBTI Australians have a new champion, and lesbian, gay, transgender and intersex Australians can feel safer, more secure and more included in Australian society.
A New Champion for LBGTI Human Rights Labor will appoint a permanent, dedicated full-time LGBTI Discrimination Commissioner, to ensure that the rights of LGBTI Australians have a new champion, and lesbian, gay, transgender and intersex Australians can feel safer, more secure and more included in Australian society. Whilst Labor understands that this will not put an end to the discrimination experienced by many LGBTI Australians, having a dedicated discrimination commissioner is an important next step in the fight for a more equal Australia.
Labor will appoint a permanent, dedicated full-time LGBTI Discrimination Commissioner, to ensure that the rights of LGBTI Australians have a new champion, and lesbian, gay, transgender and intersex Australians can feel safer, more secure and more included in Australian society. Whilst Labor understands that this will not put an end to the discrimination experienced by many LGBTI Australians, having a dedicated discrimination commissioner is an important next step in the fight for a more equal Australia. POSITIVE POLICY
Whilst Labor understands that this will not put an end to the discrimination experienced by many LGBTI Australians, having a dedicated discrimination commissioner is an important next step in the fight for a more equal Australia. POSITIVE POLICY Creative industries, creative country
POSITIVE POLICY Creative industries, creative country Labor believes the creative industries are central to our lives as Australians.
Creative industries, creative country Labor believes the creative industries are central to our lives as Australians. The visual arts, film, music, theatre and dance chronicle our Australian stories while creating jobs across our cities and regions.
Labor believes the creative industries are central to our lives as Australians. The visual arts, film, music, theatre and dance chronicle our Australian stories while creating jobs across our cities and regions. The Abbott-Turnbull Government has delivered nothing but chaos and cuts for the arts.
The visual arts, film, music, theatre and dance chronicle our Australian stories while creating jobs across our cities and regions. The Abbott-Turnbull Government has delivered nothing but chaos and cuts for the arts. Labor has a plan to fix the damage and restore our creative industries to their rightful place at the centre of Australia’s cultural and economic life.
The Abbott-Turnbull Government has delivered nothing but chaos and cuts for the arts. Labor has a plan to fix the damage and restore our creative industries to their rightful place at the centre of Australia’s cultural and economic life. From Gough Whitlam’s establishment of the Australia Council to the Gillard Government’s wide-ranging Creative Australia policy, Labor has valued and elevated the contribution of the creative industries to Australia’s social, cultural and economic life.
Labor has a plan to fix the damage and restore our creative industries to their rightful place at the centre of Australia’s cultural and economic life. From Gough Whitlam’s establishment of the Australia Council to the Gillard Government’s wide-ranging Creative Australia policy, Labor has valued and elevated the contribution of the creative industries to Australia’s social, cultural and economic life. Our comprehensive plan for the arts will see this sector flourish, reaching out to touch the lives of all Australians.
From Gough Whitlam’s establishment of the Australia Council to the Gillard Government’s wide-ranging Creative Australia policy, Labor has valued and elevated the contribution of the creative industries to Australia’s social, cultural and economic life. Our comprehensive plan for the arts will see this sector flourish, reaching out to touch the lives of all Australians. POSITIVE POLICY
Our comprehensive plan for the arts will see this sector flourish, reaching out to touch the lives of all Australians. POSITIVE POLICY Supporting Indigenous Justice
POSITIVE POLICY Supporting Indigenous Justice Labor understand the importance of legal assistance services in providing access to justice for all Australians, and has always supported these vital services.
Supporting Indigenous Justice Labor understand the importance of legal assistance services in providing access to justice for all Australians, and has always supported these vital services. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services (ATSILS) operate in every State and Territory to deliver culturally appropriate front line legal services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in need.
Labor understand the importance of legal assistance services in providing access to justice for all Australians, and has always supported these vital services. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services (ATSILS) operate in every State and Territory to deliver culturally appropriate front line legal services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in need. Consistent with Labor’s long-standing commitment to ensure access to justice for all Australians, Labor will ensure that the ATSILS are able to carry out their vital role by committing approximately $24 million to the ATSILS over three years, comprising:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services (ATSILS) operate in every State and Territory to deliver culturally appropriate front line legal services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in need. Consistent with Labor’s long-standing commitment to ensure access to justice for all Australians, Labor will ensure that the ATSILS are able to carry out their vital role by committing approximately $24 million to the ATSILS over three years, comprising: $18.18 million to completely reverse the devastating funding shortfalls imposed by the Abbott-Turnbull Government;
Consistent with Labor’s long-standing commitment to ensure access to justice for all Australians, Labor will ensure that the ATSILS are able to carry out their vital role by committing approximately $24 million to the ATSILS over three years, comprising: $18.18 million to completely reverse the devastating funding shortfalls imposed by the Abbott-Turnbull Government; $3.6 million to boost the ATSILS capacity to deal specifically with the scourge of family violence, as part of Labor’s Family Violence Package;
$18.18 million to completely reverse the devastating funding shortfalls imposed by the Abbott-Turnbull Government; $3.6 million to boost the ATSILS capacity to deal specifically with the scourge of family violence, as part of Labor’s Family Violence Package; $2.25 million to build capacity in National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services (NATSILS), the peak national representative body for the ATSILS.
$3.6 million to boost the ATSILS capacity to deal specifically with the scourge of family violence, as part of Labor’s Family Violence Package; $2.25 million to build capacity in National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services (NATSILS), the peak national representative body for the ATSILS. For over forty years, the ATSILS have delivered legal assistance, community legal education, advocacy, law reform advocacy and prisoner through-care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in contact with the justice system.
$2.25 million to build capacity in National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services (NATSILS), the peak national representative body for the ATSILS. For over forty years, the ATSILS have delivered legal assistance, community legal education, advocacy, law reform advocacy and prisoner through-care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in contact with the justice system. However, significant cuts to the eight ATSILS by the Abbott-Turnbull Government are undermining the capacity of the ATSILS to provide their vital services to vulnerable Indigenous Australians and communities in desperate need.
For over forty years, the ATSILS have delivered legal assistance, community legal education, advocacy, law reform advocacy and prisoner through-care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in contact with the justice system. However, significant cuts to the eight ATSILS by the Abbott-Turnbull Government are undermining the capacity of the ATSILS to provide their vital services to vulnerable Indigenous Australians and communities in desperate need. Labor recognises that the ATSILS must be properly resourced to fulfil their critical role for Indigenous Australians. For example: Today, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are twice as likely to be in custody than in higher education.
However, significant cuts to the eight ATSILS by the Abbott-Turnbull Government are undermining the capacity of the ATSILS to provide their vital services to vulnerable Indigenous Australians and communities in desperate need. Labor recognises that the ATSILS must be properly resourced to fulfil their critical role for Indigenous Australians. For example: Today, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are twice as likely to be in custody than in higher education. In 1991, at the time of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples were 7 times more likely to be in prison.
Labor recognises that the ATSILS must be properly resourced to fulfil their critical role for Indigenous Australians. For example: Today, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are twice as likely to be in custody than in higher education. In 1991, at the time of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples were 7 times more likely to be in prison. Despite ongoing efforts to improve this appalling statistic, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) ‘Prisoners in Australia’ data, in 2015 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples were 15.5 times more likely to be incarcerated than other Australians.
In 1991, at the time of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples were 7 times more likely to be in prison. Despite ongoing efforts to improve this appalling statistic, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) ‘Prisoners in Australia’ data, in 2015 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples were 15.5 times more likely to be incarcerated than other Australians. ABS statistics also reveal that since 2004 there has been an 88 per cent increase in the rate of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders imprisoned, while the non-Indigenous rate has risen by 28 per cent.
Despite ongoing efforts to improve this appalling statistic, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) ‘Prisoners in Australia’ data, in 2015 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples were 15.5 times more likely to be incarcerated than other Australians. ABS statistics also reveal that since 2004 there has been an 88 per cent increase in the rate of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders imprisoned, while the non-Indigenous rate has risen by 28 per cent. The provision of expert, culturally appropriate legal assistance is often critical to ensuring that Indigenous Australians, particularly younger offenders, are not drawn into the downward cycle that often commences with a prison sentence for a relatively minor offence.
ABS statistics also reveal that since 2004 there has been an 88 per cent increase in the rate of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders imprisoned, while the non-Indigenous rate has risen by 28 per cent. The provision of expert, culturally appropriate legal assistance is often critical to ensuring that Indigenous Australians, particularly younger offenders, are not drawn into the downward cycle that often commences with a prison sentence for a relatively minor offence. With respect to the scourge of family violence, which affects all communities, it is deplorable that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are 34 times more likely to be hospitalised as a result of injuries caused by assault than non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.
The provision of expert, culturally appropriate legal assistance is often critical to ensuring that Indigenous Australians, particularly younger offenders, are not drawn into the downward cycle that often commences with a prison sentence for a relatively minor offence. With respect to the scourge of family violence, which affects all communities, it is deplorable that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are 34 times more likely to be hospitalised as a result of injuries caused by assault than non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. Again, access to legal support may be critically important to survivors of family violence.
With respect to the scourge of family violence, which affects all communities, it is deplorable that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are 34 times more likely to be hospitalised as a result of injuries caused by assault than non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. Again, access to legal support may be critically important to survivors of family violence. Cuts to legal assistance services are a hallmark of Senator Brandis’ disgraceful tenure as Attorney-General under the Abbott-Turnbull Government.
Again, access to legal support may be critically important to survivors of family violence. Cuts to legal assistance services are a hallmark of Senator Brandis’ disgraceful tenure as Attorney-General under the Abbott-Turnbull Government. To add insult to injury, despite having responsibility for the ATSILS as the Attorney-General, Senator Brandis has refused every invitation to meet with the executive officers of the NATSILS throughout his entire term of office.
Cuts to legal assistance services are a hallmark of Senator Brandis’ disgraceful tenure as Attorney-General under the Abbott-Turnbull Government. To add insult to injury, despite having responsibility for the ATSILS as the Attorney-General, Senator Brandis has refused every invitation to meet with the executive officers of the NATSILS throughout his entire term of office. NATSILS report that if unaddressed, the impending funding cuts to the ATSILS imposed by the Abbott-Turnbull Government will: Significantly impact on the capacity of the ATSILS to deliver front line legal services, particularly as budgets have already been cut significantly.
To add insult to injury, despite having responsibility for the ATSILS as the Attorney-General, Senator Brandis has refused every invitation to meet with the executive officers of the NATSILS throughout his entire term of office. NATSILS report that if unaddressed, the impending funding cuts to the ATSILS imposed by the Abbott-Turnbull Government will: Significantly impact on the capacity of the ATSILS to deliver front line legal services, particularly as budgets have already been cut significantly. Require the ATSILS to reduce staffing numbers not only for 2017-18, but also going forward into 2018-19 and 2019-20.
NATSILS report that if unaddressed, the impending funding cuts to the ATSILS imposed by the Abbott-Turnbull Government will: Significantly impact on the capacity of the ATSILS to deliver front line legal services, particularly as budgets have already been cut significantly. Require the ATSILS to reduce staffing numbers not only for 2017-18, but also going forward into 2018-19 and 2019-20. Result in an unavoidable withdrawal of frontline services resulting in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples being unrepresented in courts and unable to access culturally competent legal services.
Require the ATSILS to reduce staffing numbers not only for 2017-18, but also going forward into 2018-19 and 2019-20. Result in an unavoidable withdrawal of frontline services resulting in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples being unrepresented in courts and unable to access culturally competent legal services. Have unintended costs and put more pressure on the courts, the health sector, corrections services and in this way increase costs to the Federal Government.
Result in an unavoidable withdrawal of frontline services resulting in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples being unrepresented in courts and unable to access culturally competent legal services. Have unintended costs and put more pressure on the courts, the health sector, corrections services and in this way increase costs to the Federal Government. Deny many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples the access to justice and procedural fairness that all Australian citizens deserve.
Have unintended costs and put more pressure on the courts, the health sector, corrections services and in this way increase costs to the Federal Government. Deny many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples the access to justice and procedural fairness that all Australian citizens deserve. A Shorten Labor Government will not let this happen.
Deny many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples the access to justice and procedural fairness that all Australian citizens deserve. A Shorten Labor Government will not let this happen. POSITIVE POLICY
A Shorten Labor Government will not let this happen. POSITIVE POLICY Committing to Community Radio
POSITIVE POLICY Committing to Community Radio Australian communities will continue to enjoy independent community digital radio, with a Shorten Labor Government committed to restoring much-needed funding to these services.
Committing to Community Radio Australian communities will continue to enjoy independent community digital radio, with a Shorten Labor Government committed to restoring much-needed funding to these services. Community radio is the independent voice of our communities.
Australian communities will continue to enjoy independent community digital radio, with a Shorten Labor Government committed to restoring much-needed funding to these services. Community radio is the independent voice of our communities. More than five million people have access to community radio, with a broad reach not only in our cities, but in rural and regional Australia.
Community radio is the independent voice of our communities. More than five million people have access to community radio, with a broad reach not only in our cities, but in rural and regional Australia. Community radio plays a particularly significant role for Indigenous, print handicapped, ethnic and religious communities.
More than five million people have access to community radio, with a broad reach not only in our cities, but in rural and regional Australia. Community radio plays a particularly significant role for Indigenous, print handicapped, ethnic and religious communities. Unfortunately, Malcolm Turnbull’s approach to community radio is just another example of him saying one thing, and doing another.
Community radio plays a particularly significant role for Indigenous, print handicapped, ethnic and religious communities. Unfortunately, Malcolm Turnbull’s approach to community radio is just another example of him saying one thing, and doing another. As Minister for Communications, Malcom Turnbull said he supported community digital radio. In his first Budget as Prime Minister, he cut $5.6 million from it.
Unfortunately, Malcolm Turnbull’s approach to community radio is just another example of him saying one thing, and doing another. As Minister for Communications, Malcom Turnbull said he supported community digital radio. In his first Budget as Prime Minister, he cut $5.6 million from it. According to the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia, 37 community digital radio services are facing closure altogether from 1 July 2016.
As Minister for Communications, Malcom Turnbull said he supported community digital radio. In his first Budget as Prime Minister, he cut $5.6 million from it. According to the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia, 37 community digital radio services are facing closure altogether from 1 July 2016. Labor knows these services are a valued part of Australian culture, and we will restore funding to ensure continued delivery of community digital radio services in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide.
According to the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia, 37 community digital radio services are facing closure altogether from 1 July 2016. Labor knows these services are a valued part of Australian culture, and we will restore funding to ensure continued delivery of community digital radio services in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide. This $5.6 million commitment over four years – $1.4 million per annum – will assist with digital platform and infrastructure costs including data connectivity, linking, multiplexing and transmission.
Labor knows these services are a valued part of Australian culture, and we will restore funding to ensure continued delivery of community digital radio services in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide. This $5.6 million commitment over four years – $1.4 million per annum – will assist with digital platform and infrastructure costs including data connectivity, linking, multiplexing and transmission. Labor introduced digital radio in Australia and we have a strong track record of supporting community broadcasting.
This $5.6 million commitment over four years – $1.4 million per annum – will assist with digital platform and infrastructure costs including data connectivity, linking, multiplexing and transmission. Labor introduced digital radio in Australia and we have a strong track record of supporting community broadcasting. Independent radio voices should not disappear from our communities — Labor’s support will make sure community broadcasting continues to thrive.
Labor introduced digital radio in Australia and we have a strong track record of supporting community broadcasting. Independent radio voices should not disappear from our communities — Labor’s support will make sure community broadcasting continues to thrive. POSITIVE POLICY
Independent radio voices should not disappear from our communities — Labor’s support will make sure community broadcasting continues to thrive. POSITIVE POLICY Giving Women’s Sport The Attention It Deserves
POSITIVE POLICY Giving Women’s Sport The Attention It Deserves A Shorten Labor Government will deliver to the ABC the resources it needs to boost coverage of women’s sport, giving our female sports stars the recognition they so obviously deserve.
Giving Women’s Sport The Attention It Deserves A Shorten Labor Government will deliver to the ABC the resources it needs to boost coverage of women’s sport, giving our female sports stars the recognition they so obviously deserve. Australia’s female athletes have given our country some of its greatest sporting glories in recent years – including victories for the Diamonds at the Netball World Cup in 2015, the Southern Stars at the Ashes in 2015, and the Matildas at the Asian Cup in 2010.
A Shorten Labor Government will deliver to the ABC the resources it needs to boost coverage of women’s sport, giving our female sports stars the recognition they so obviously deserve. Australia’s female athletes have given our country some of its greatest sporting glories in recent years – including victories for the Diamonds at the Netball World Cup in 2015, the Southern Stars at the Ashes in 2015, and the Matildas at the Asian Cup in 2010. The Matildas will also be representing Australia at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics this year, for the first time since 2004.
The Matildas will also be representing Australia at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics this year, for the first time since 2004. Yet in 2014 the Australian Sports Commission found that television coverage dedicated to women’s sport was only 7 per cent of all broadcast sports hours. This is not good enough.
Yet in 2014 the Australian Sports Commission found that television coverage dedicated to women’s sport was only 7 per cent of all broadcast sports hours. This is not good enough. Better television coverage is the first step toward giving our female athletes equal recognition with their male counterparts.
This is not good enough. Better television coverage is the first step toward giving our female athletes equal recognition with their male counterparts. Without it, sportswomen will continue to face barriers to equality in pay, corporate sponsorship and fan support.
Better television coverage is the first step toward giving our female athletes equal recognition with their male counterparts. Without it, sportswomen will continue to face barriers to equality in pay, corporate sponsorship and fan support. The Abbott-Turnbull Government’s savage cuts to the national broadcaster made the problem worse, contributing to the ABC’s decision to cut its regular broadcasts of women’s sport including the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL).
Without it, sportswomen will continue to face barriers to equality in pay, corporate sponsorship and fan support. The Abbott-Turnbull Government’s savage cuts to the national broadcaster made the problem worse, contributing to the ABC’s decision to cut its regular broadcasts of women’s sport including the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL). The $21 million in funding Labor will provide to the ABC will increase coverage of women’s sport on both television and digital platforms by approximately 500 live hours over the next four years.
The Abbott-Turnbull Government’s savage cuts to the national broadcaster made the problem worse, contributing to the ABC’s decision to cut its regular broadcasts of women’s sport including the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL). The $21 million in funding Labor will provide to the ABC will increase coverage of women’s sport on both television and digital platforms by approximately 500 live hours over the next four years. It is anticipated that the funding will be used to acquire the rights to female sporting competitions that are currently under-represented and where commercial broadcasters have decided not to pursue these rights.
The $21 million in funding Labor will provide to the ABC will increase coverage of women’s sport on both television and digital platforms by approximately 500 live hours over the next four years. It is anticipated that the funding will be used to acquire the rights to female sporting competitions that are currently under-represented and where commercial broadcasters have decided not to pursue these rights. These may include:  The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup.
It is anticipated that the funding will be used to acquire the rights to female sporting competitions that are currently under-represented and where commercial broadcasters have decided not to pursue these rights. These may include:  The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. The Women’s Hockey World Cup and Champions Trophy.
These may include:  The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. The Women’s Hockey World Cup and Champions Trophy. The FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup and the WNBL.
The Women’s Hockey World Cup and Champions Trophy. The FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup and the WNBL. The AFC Women’s Asian Cup.
The FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup and the WNBL. The AFC Women’s Asian Cup. The funds may also be used by the ABC to develop a dedicated women’s sport space on its digital platform iView, covering international women’s teams like the Southern Stars, Opals, Matildas, Diamonds and the Hockeyroos.
The AFC Women’s Asian Cup. The funds may also be used by the ABC to develop a dedicated women’s sport space on its digital platform iView, covering international women’s teams like the Southern Stars, Opals, Matildas, Diamonds and the Hockeyroos. This month’s announcement of a landmark deal between Channel 9, Telstra and Netball Australia is a fantastic step in the right direction and shows that the time for greater recognition of Australian sportswomen has finally come.
The funds may also be used by the ABC to develop a dedicated women’s sport space on its digital platform iView, covering international women’s teams like the Southern Stars, Opals, Matildas, Diamonds and the Hockeyroos. This month’s announcement of a landmark deal between Channel 9, Telstra and Netball Australia is a fantastic step in the right direction and shows that the time for greater recognition of Australian sportswomen has finally come. Today’s announcement is part of Labor’s long-standing commitment to women in sport.
This month’s announcement of a landmark deal between Channel 9, Telstra and Netball Australia is a fantastic step in the right direction and shows that the time for greater recognition of Australian sportswomen has finally come. Today’s announcement is part of Labor’s long-standing commitment to women in sport. The previous Labor Government invested in female athletes through the Australian Sports Commission; supported the appointment of women to leadership positions on sports boards and governing bodies; and funded a $1.45 million Women in Sports media grant program.
Today’s announcement is part of Labor’s long-standing commitment to women in sport. The previous Labor Government invested in female athletes through the Australian Sports Commission; supported the appointment of women to leadership positions on sports boards and governing bodies; and funded a $1.45 million Women in Sports media grant program. Mr Turnbull broke a promise to the Australian people and slashed more than $250 million from the ABC.
The previous Labor Government invested in female athletes through the Australian Sports Commission; supported the appointment of women to leadership positions on sports boards and governing bodies; and funded a $1.45 million Women in Sports media grant program. Mr Turnbull broke a promise to the Australian people and slashed more than $250 million from the ABC. Only Labor will ensure our national broadcaster has the funds necessary to boost women’s sport.
Mr Turnbull broke a promise to the Australian people and slashed more than $250 million from the ABC. Only Labor will ensure our national broadcaster has the funds necessary to boost women’s sport. POSITIVE POLICY
Only Labor will ensure our national broadcaster has the funds necessary to boost women’s sport. POSITIVE POLICY A Strong, Vibrant and Sustainable Community Sector
POSITIVE POLICY A Strong, Vibrant and Sustainable Community Sector A Shorten Labor Government will reset the Commonwealth’s relationship with the community and not-for-profit sector and usher in a new era of meaningful partnership for positive social change.
A Strong, Vibrant and Sustainable Community Sector A Shorten Labor Government will reset the Commonwealth’s relationship with the community and not-for-profit sector and usher in a new era of meaningful partnership for positive social change. Labor understands the critical role played by Australia’s community and not-for-profit sector in building the capacity of individuals and communities, strengthening community cohesion, addressing inequality and harnessing opportunity.
A Shorten Labor Government will reset the Commonwealth’s relationship with the community and not-for-profit sector and usher in a new era of meaningful partnership for positive social change. Labor understands the critical role played by Australia’s community and not-for-profit sector in building the capacity of individuals and communities, strengthening community cohesion, addressing inequality and harnessing opportunity. We know that government alone cannot solve all our social problems.
Labor understands the critical role played by Australia’s community and not-for-profit sector in building the capacity of individuals and communities, strengthening community cohesion, addressing inequality and harnessing opportunity. We know that government alone cannot solve all our social problems. Only by working in partnership with community organisations – and communities themselves – can we bring about lasting change.
We know that government alone cannot solve all our social problems. Only by working in partnership with community organisations – and communities themselves – can we bring about lasting change. But for three years, the Liberals have treated the community and not-for-profit sector with contempt.
Only by working in partnership with community organisations – and communities themselves – can we bring about lasting change. But for three years, the Liberals have treated the community and not-for-profit sector with contempt. First the Liberals ripped more than $270 million worth of funding from frontline services.
But for three years, the Liberals have treated the community and not-for-profit sector with contempt. First the Liberals ripped more than $270 million worth of funding from frontline services. They stripped peak advocacy organisations of their funding and slashed money from community legal centres and family violence services.
First the Liberals ripped more than $270 million worth of funding from frontline services. They stripped peak advocacy organisations of their funding and slashed money from community legal centres and family violence services. Then they completely botched their community grants process – pitching community organisations against one another and leaving many frontline services without funding certainty.
They stripped peak advocacy organisations of their funding and slashed money from community legal centres and family violence services. Then they completely botched their community grants process – pitching community organisations against one another and leaving many frontline services without funding certainty. As a result, some frontline services have had to cut staff or reduce their services.
Then they completely botched their community grants process – pitching community organisations against one another and leaving many frontline services without funding certainty. As a result, some frontline services have had to cut staff or reduce their services. Some have closed entirely.
As a result, some frontline services have had to cut staff or reduce their services. Some have closed entirely. The Liberals also tried to scrap the Australian Charities and Not-For-Profit Commission – only to be fought off by a relentless campaign by Labor and representatives of the community sector.
Some have closed entirely. The Liberals also tried to scrap the Australian Charities and Not-For-Profit Commission – only to be fought off by a relentless campaign by Labor and representatives of the community sector. It’s time to change the way that government works with the community sector.
The Liberals also tried to scrap the Australian Charities and Not-For-Profit Commission – only to be fought off by a relentless campaign by Labor and representatives of the community sector. It’s time to change the way that government works with the community sector. That is why, a Shorten Labor Government will draw a line in the sand and embark on a new agenda of partnership with community and non-for-profit organisations.
It’s time to change the way that government works with the community sector. That is why, a Shorten Labor Government will draw a line in the sand and embark on a new agenda of partnership with community and non-for-profit organisations. Unlike the Liberals, Labor believes that Government and the Community Sector should work together to develop quality policy, to implement that policy and ensure it delivers real outcomes for vulnerable Australians.
That is why, a Shorten Labor Government will draw a line in the sand and embark on a new agenda of partnership with community and non-for-profit organisations. Unlike the Liberals, Labor believes that Government and the Community Sector should work together to develop quality policy, to implement that policy and ensure it delivers real outcomes for vulnerable Australians. Labor has already established a Federal Labor Community Sector Partnership – a regular forum for debating policy ideas and direction.
Unlike the Liberals, Labor believes that Government and the Community Sector should work together to develop quality policy, to implement that policy and ensure it delivers real outcomes for vulnerable Australians. Labor has already established a Federal Labor Community Sector Partnership – a regular forum for debating policy ideas and direction. If elected, Labor will make the Community Sector Partnership a permanent interface between Government and the community sector.
Labor has already established a Federal Labor Community Sector Partnership – a regular forum for debating policy ideas and direction. If elected, Labor will make the Community Sector Partnership a permanent interface between Government and the community sector. Labor will also: Reinvigorate the National Compact with the Third Sector – to outline the terms of engagement and agree a joint agenda for working together.
If elected, Labor will make the Community Sector Partnership a permanent interface between Government and the community sector. Labor will also: Reinvigorate the National Compact with the Third Sector – to outline the terms of engagement and agree a joint agenda for working together. Scrap the Liberal’s shambolic community grants program.
Labor will also: Reinvigorate the National Compact with the Third Sector – to outline the terms of engagement and agree a joint agenda for working together. Scrap the Liberal’s shambolic community grants program. This has been a disaster for community organisations and should not be allowed to continue.
Scrap the Liberal’s shambolic community grants program. This has been a disaster for community organisations and should not be allowed to continue. Whilst Labor will honour all existing contracts, over time we will move towards a fairer approach to funding community organisations, including longer term contracts.
This has been a disaster for community organisations and should not be allowed to continue. Whilst Labor will honour all existing contracts, over time we will move towards a fairer approach to funding community organisations, including longer term contracts. Continue to work through the ACNC to streamline reporting mechanisms and cut red tape for community and not-for-profit organisations.
Whilst Labor will honour all existing contracts, over time we will move towards a fairer approach to funding community organisations, including longer term contracts. Continue to work through the ACNC to streamline reporting mechanisms and cut red tape for community and not-for-profit organisations. In addition, Labor will work with the community and not-for-profit sectors in the development of Labor’s national information policy, to ensure that the power of open data is available to assist the community sector to do its job more effectively.
Continue to work through the ACNC to streamline reporting mechanisms and cut red tape for community and not-for-profit organisations. In addition, Labor will work with the community and not-for-profit sectors in the development of Labor’s national information policy, to ensure that the power of open data is available to assist the community sector to do its job more effectively. We will continue to support community organisations through the volunteer grants program.
In addition, Labor will work with the community and not-for-profit sectors in the development of Labor’s national information policy, to ensure that the power of open data is available to assist the community sector to do its job more effectively. We will continue to support community organisations through the volunteer grants program. We know that community organisations often rely on these small grants to assist them to attract and keep volunteers. Labor will provide a further $10 million toward this important program.
We will continue to support community organisations through the volunteer grants program. We know that community organisations often rely on these small grants to assist them to attract and keep volunteers. Labor will provide a further $10 million toward this important program. Labor also understands that – particularly as the NDIS and Living Longer Living Better Aged Care Reforms roll out around the country - casualisation insecure work ae of great concerns to many employees.
We know that community organisations often rely on these small grants to assist them to attract and keep volunteers. Labor will provide a further $10 million toward this important program. Labor also understands that – particularly as the NDIS and Living Longer Living Better Aged Care Reforms roll out around the country - casualisation insecure work ae of great concerns to many employees. Labor will work with the community and not-for-profit sector to protect the wages and conditions of employees as these reforms roll out around the country.
Labor also understands that – particularly as the NDIS and Living Longer Living Better Aged Care Reforms roll out around the country - casualisation insecure work ae of great concerns to many employees. Labor will work with the community and not-for-profit sector to protect the wages and conditions of employees as these reforms roll out around the country. POSITIVE POLICY
Labor will work with the community and not-for-profit sector to protect the wages and conditions of employees as these reforms roll out around the country. POSITIVE POLICY Jobs Plan For People With Disability
POSITIVE POLICY Jobs Plan For People With Disability Australia has one of the lowest rates of employment for people with disability in the developed world.
Jobs Plan For People With Disability Australia has one of the lowest rates of employment for people with disability in the developed world. Australia is currently ranked 21st out of 29 countries in employment rates for people with disability.
Australia has one of the lowest rates of employment for people with disability in the developed world. Australia is currently ranked 21st out of 29 countries in employment rates for people with disability. Labor believes that people with disability deserve the same opportunities as any other Australian to participate in our economy.
Australia is currently ranked 21st out of 29 countries in employment rates for people with disability. Labor believes that people with disability deserve the same opportunities as any other Australian to participate in our economy. The National Disability Insurance Scheme – designed and delivered by Labor – is giving more individual support to people with disability so they have access to employment opportunities.
Labor believes that people with disability deserve the same opportunities as any other Australian to participate in our economy. The National Disability Insurance Scheme – designed and delivered by Labor – is giving more individual support to people with disability so they have access to employment opportunities. But the NDIS is just one part of the solution.
The National Disability Insurance Scheme – designed and delivered by Labor – is giving more individual support to people with disability so they have access to employment opportunities. But the NDIS is just one part of the solution. As well as delivering the National Disability Insurance Scheme, a Shorten Labor Government will deliver three concrete actions in our first term to boost job opportunities for people with disability.
But the NDIS is just one part of the solution. As well as delivering the National Disability Insurance Scheme, a Shorten Labor Government will deliver three concrete actions in our first term to boost job opportunities for people with disability. Labor’s jobs plan for Australians with disability will encourage business and community organisations to employ more Australians living with disability, trial reforms to Disability Employment Services so there is more choice and control, and ensure more people with disability can work in the public service.
As well as delivering the National Disability Insurance Scheme, a Shorten Labor Government will deliver three concrete actions in our first term to boost job opportunities for people with disability. Labor’s jobs plan for Australians with disability will encourage business and community organisations to employ more Australians living with disability, trial reforms to Disability Employment Services so there is more choice and control, and ensure more people with disability can work in the public service. Disability Employment Action Plans
Labor’s jobs plan for Australians with disability will encourage business and community organisations to employ more Australians living with disability, trial reforms to Disability Employment Services so there is more choice and control, and ensure more people with disability can work in the public service. Disability Employment Action Plans Labor will support businesses and not-for-profit organisations to develop their own Disability Employment Action Plans.
Disability Employment Action Plans Labor will support businesses and not-for-profit organisations to develop their own Disability Employment Action Plans. These Action Plans will allow organisations to: Identify existing barriers to employment for people with disability in their workplace.
Labor will support businesses and not-for-profit organisations to develop their own Disability Employment Action Plans. These Action Plans will allow organisations to: Identify existing barriers to employment for people with disability in their workplace. Improve recruitment policies and procedures so they are more inclusive.
These Action Plans will allow organisations to: Identify existing barriers to employment for people with disability in their workplace. Improve recruitment policies and procedures so they are more inclusive. Outline specific strategies and targets to boost employment and training opportunities for people with disability within their organisation.
Improve recruitment policies and procedures so they are more inclusive. Outline specific strategies and targets to boost employment and training opportunities for people with disability within their organisation. Businesses will continue to be supported by the Employment Assistance Fund, which helps fund workplace modifications so that people with disability can succeed at work.
Outline specific strategies and targets to boost employment and training opportunities for people with disability within their organisation. Businesses will continue to be supported by the Employment Assistance Fund, which helps fund workplace modifications so that people with disability can succeed at work. Labor will provide $1 million to an independent, national not-for-profit disability organisation so they can promote, advise and coordinate the development and delivery of Disability Employment Actions Plans.
Businesses will continue to be supported by the Employment Assistance Fund, which helps fund workplace modifications so that people with disability can succeed at work. Labor will provide $1 million to an independent, national not-for-profit disability organisation so they can promote, advise and coordinate the development and delivery of Disability Employment Actions Plans. The successful organisation will be selected from a competitive tender process
Labor will provide $1 million to an independent, national not-for-profit disability organisation so they can promote, advise and coordinate the development and delivery of Disability Employment Actions Plans. The successful organisation will be selected from a competitive tender process Trialing new approaches to Disability Employment Services
The successful organisation will be selected from a competitive tender process Trialing new approaches to Disability Employment Services The last Labor Government delivered big changes to employment support services for people with disability.
Trialing new approaches to Disability Employment Services The last Labor Government delivered big changes to employment support services for people with disability. Since 2010, the number of people with disability receiving employment support has increased by almost 50 per cent and the number of job placements has doubled.
The last Labor Government delivered big changes to employment support services for people with disability. Since 2010, the number of people with disability receiving employment support has increased by almost 50 per cent and the number of job placements has doubled. But we know the current system is far from perfect, which is why the next Labor Government will trial further reforms to improve Disability Employment Services.
Since 2010, the number of people with disability receiving employment support has increased by almost 50 per cent and the number of job placements has doubled. But we know the current system is far from perfect, which is why the next Labor Government will trial further reforms to improve Disability Employment Services. Labor will ensure changes reflect the core NDIS principles of choice and control.
But we know the current system is far from perfect, which is why the next Labor Government will trial further reforms to improve Disability Employment Services. Labor will ensure changes reflect the core NDIS principles of choice and control. Labor will investigate new approaches that ‘unbundle’ Disability Employment Services funding so that participants have more control over the services they receive.
Labor will ensure changes reflect the core NDIS principles of choice and control. Labor will investigate new approaches that ‘unbundle’ Disability Employment Services funding so that participants have more control over the services they receive. This means jobseekers will be able to control their own funding, and choose different service providers to provide different employment supports, depending on their individual needs.
Labor will investigate new approaches that ‘unbundle’ Disability Employment Services funding so that participants have more control over the services they receive. This means jobseekers will be able to control their own funding, and choose different service providers to provide different employment supports, depending on their individual needs. It will mean greater choice for participants, and encourage more competition and innovation in the sector.
This means jobseekers will be able to control their own funding, and choose different service providers to provide different employment supports, depending on their individual needs. It will mean greater choice for participants, and encourage more competition and innovation in the sector. Labor will also invest $5 million to trial a new approach to better integrate Disability Employment Services and the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
It will mean greater choice for participants, and encourage more competition and innovation in the sector. Labor will also invest $5 million to trial a new approach to better integrate Disability Employment Services and the National Disability Insurance Scheme. In selected NDIS locations, people with disability looking for work will be able choose their own employment supports as part of their individual plan.
Labor will also invest $5 million to trial a new approach to better integrate Disability Employment Services and the National Disability Insurance Scheme. In selected NDIS locations, people with disability looking for work will be able choose their own employment supports as part of their individual plan. This means they can access a range of employment assistance from different service providers, depending on their individual needs.
In selected NDIS locations, people with disability looking for work will be able choose their own employment supports as part of their individual plan. This means they can access a range of employment assistance from different service providers, depending on their individual needs. The size and scope of these trials will be informed by consultations with service providers, the National Disability Insurance Agency and local communities.
This means they can access a range of employment assistance from different service providers, depending on their individual needs. The size and scope of these trials will be informed by consultations with service providers, the National Disability Insurance Agency and local communities. Public sector employment targets for people with disability
The size and scope of these trials will be informed by consultations with service providers, the National Disability Insurance Agency and local communities. Public sector employment targets for people with disability Labor recognises that if we want more businesses and organisations to employ Australians with disability, we must first lead by example.
Public sector employment targets for people with disability Labor recognises that if we want more businesses and organisations to employ Australians with disability, we must first lead by example. A Shorten Labor Government will task the Australian Public Service Commission with developing a series of employment targets for people with disability, in partnership with different departments and agencies and in consultation with disability advocates.
Labor recognises that if we want more businesses and organisations to employ Australians with disability, we must first lead by example. A Shorten Labor Government will task the Australian Public Service Commission with developing a series of employment targets for people with disability, in partnership with different departments and agencies and in consultation with disability advocates. The employment targets will be national, department and agency-specific, and will include targets for leadership positions.
A Shorten Labor Government will task the Australian Public Service Commission with developing a series of employment targets for people with disability, in partnership with different departments and agencies and in consultation with disability advocates. The employment targets will be national, department and agency-specific, and will include targets for leadership positions. Commonwealth departments and agencies will also be expected to develop or update Disability Employment Action Plans to make sure these targets are met.
The employment targets will be national, department and agency-specific, and will include targets for leadership positions. Commonwealth departments and agencies will also be expected to develop or update Disability Employment Action Plans to make sure these targets are met. In this way, Labor will act as we expect others to act – providing opportunities for people with disability to succeed at work.
Commonwealth departments and agencies will also be expected to develop or update Disability Employment Action Plans to make sure these targets are met. In this way, Labor will act as we expect others to act – providing opportunities for people with disability to succeed at work. Labor’s jobs plan for people with disability has been costed by the independent Parliamentary Budget Office.
In this way, Labor will act as we expect others to act – providing opportunities for people with disability to succeed at work. Labor’s jobs plan for people with disability has been costed by the independent Parliamentary Budget Office. POSITIVE POLICY
Labor’s jobs plan for people with disability has been costed by the independent Parliamentary Budget Office. POSITIVE POLICY Working Futures: Tackling Youth Unemployment
POSITIVE POLICY Working Futures: Tackling Youth Unemployment Australia’s youth unemployment rate has been too high for too long.
Working Futures: Tackling Youth Unemployment Australia’s youth unemployment rate has been too high for too long. Today, more than 262,000 people aged between 15 and 24 are out of work – a little less than one in three Australian jobseekers.
Australia’s youth unemployment rate has been too high for too long. Today, more than 262,000 people aged between 15 and 24 are out of work – a little less than one in three Australian jobseekers. We must do better to stop these young people falling through the cracks and steer them into a secure future instead.
Today, more than 262,000 people aged between 15 and 24 are out of work – a little less than one in three Australian jobseekers. We must do better to stop these young people falling through the cracks and steer them into a secure future instead. Labor’s Working Futures plan will get more young people into work – and keep them there – by giving them real skills and real opportunities.
We must do better to stop these young people falling through the cracks and steer them into a secure future instead. Labor’s Working Futures plan will get more young people into work – and keep them there – by giving them real skills and real opportunities. Unlike the Turnbull Government’s flawed internships scheme, Working Futures will offer real work experience and fair pay, along with the chance to achieve a proper qualification.
Labor’s Working Futures plan will get more young people into work – and keep them there – by giving them real skills and real opportunities. Unlike the Turnbull Government’s flawed internships scheme, Working Futures will offer real work experience and fair pay, along with the chance to achieve a proper qualification. Labor’s Working Futures program will focus on the young people who are finding it hardest to break into the jobs market.
Unlike the Turnbull Government’s flawed internships scheme, Working Futures will offer real work experience and fair pay, along with the chance to achieve a proper qualification. Labor’s Working Futures program will focus on the young people who are finding it hardest to break into the jobs market. Each year, we will support 20,000 people aged between 15 and 24 through a comprehensive work and training program that sets them on track for a life in work.
Labor’s Working Futures program will focus on the young people who are finding it hardest to break into the jobs market. Each year, we will support 20,000 people aged between 15 and 24 through a comprehensive work and training program that sets them on track for a life in work. As part of Working Futures, jobseekers will take part in:  A six-week work readiness course focusing on essential employment skills as well as personal presentation, interview techniques and job hunting.
Each year, we will support 20,000 people aged between 15 and 24 through a comprehensive work and training program that sets them on track for a life in work. As part of Working Futures, jobseekers will take part in:  A six-week work readiness course focusing on essential employment skills as well as personal presentation, interview techniques and job hunting. A six-month work placement with an employer, paid at an award-equivalent training wage.
As part of Working Futures, jobseekers will take part in:  A six-week work readiness course focusing on essential employment skills as well as personal presentation, interview techniques and job hunting. A six-month work placement with an employer, paid at an award-equivalent training wage. A fully-funded Certificate III in a subject of their choice.
A six-month work placement with an employer, paid at an award-equivalent training wage. A fully-funded Certificate III in a subject of their choice. Working Futures aims to stop young people getting trapped in unemployment as they get older by tackling the specific barriers that keep them out of work.
A fully-funded Certificate III in a subject of their choice. Working Futures aims to stop young people getting trapped in unemployment as they get older by tackling the specific barriers that keep them out of work. Unlike the Turnbull Government’s flawed youth internship program, we will give young jobseekers real skills and real experience for a successful future in work.
Working Futures aims to stop young people getting trapped in unemployment as they get older by tackling the specific barriers that keep them out of work. Unlike the Turnbull Government’s flawed youth internship program, we will give young jobseekers real skills and real experience for a successful future in work. POSITIVE POLICY
Unlike the Turnbull Government’s flawed youth internship program, we will give young jobseekers real skills and real experience for a successful future in work. POSITIVE POLICY A National Affordable Housing Strategy
POSITIVE POLICY A National Affordable Housing Strategy A Shorten Labor Government will provide the national leadership required to address housing affordability and homelessness.
A National Affordable Housing Strategy A Shorten Labor Government will provide the national leadership required to address housing affordability and homelessness. At a time when the number of people experiencing housing stress is rising and the rates of homelessness remain high, we cannot continue to stand by and adopt a business as usual approach.
A Shorten Labor Government will provide the national leadership required to address housing affordability and homelessness. At a time when the number of people experiencing housing stress is rising and the rates of homelessness remain high, we cannot continue to stand by and adopt a business as usual approach. A Shorten Labor Government will develop a national affordable housing strategy to drive the development of an agreed, coordinated approach to addressing housing affordability in Australia.
At a time when the number of people experiencing housing stress is rising and the rates of homelessness remain high, we cannot continue to stand by and adopt a business as usual approach. A Shorten Labor Government will develop a national affordable housing strategy to drive the development of an agreed, coordinated approach to addressing housing affordability in Australia. A Shorten Labor Government will: Appoint a Minister for Housing and Homelessness.
A Shorten Labor Government will develop a national affordable housing strategy to drive the development of an agreed, coordinated approach to addressing housing affordability in Australia. A Shorten Labor Government will: Appoint a Minister for Housing and Homelessness. Make housing affordability a standing item on the COAG agenda.
A Shorten Labor Government will: Appoint a Minister for Housing and Homelessness. Make housing affordability a standing item on the COAG agenda. Include a more comprehensive coverage of housing as part of the Closing the Gap report.
Make housing affordability a standing item on the COAG agenda. Include a more comprehensive coverage of housing as part of the Closing the Gap report. Develop an Affordable Housing Industry Plan to ensure the long-term development of a sustainable affordable housing sector.
Include a more comprehensive coverage of housing as part of the Closing the Gap report. Develop an Affordable Housing Industry Plan to ensure the long-term development of a sustainable affordable housing sector. Re-establish the National Housing Supply Council.
Develop an Affordable Housing Industry Plan to ensure the long-term development of a sustainable affordable housing sector. Re-establish the National Housing Supply Council. Investigate the development of national rental standards.
Re-establish the National Housing Supply Council. Investigate the development of national rental standards. A Shorten Labor Government, in partnership with State and Territories, will: Aim to halve homelessness by 2025.
Investigate the development of national rental standards. A Shorten Labor Government, in partnership with State and Territories, will: Aim to halve homelessness by 2025. Agree on national targets to increase the supply of affordable housing dwellings.
A Shorten Labor Government, in partnership with State and Territories, will: Aim to halve homelessness by 2025. Agree on national targets to increase the supply of affordable housing dwellings. Report annually through COAG on progress towards the targets.
Agree on national targets to increase the supply of affordable housing dwellings. Report annually through COAG on progress towards the targets. Labor wants to work with homelessness services to deliver long-term certainty for the sector and will begin this important work by immediately hosting a national roundtable on homelessness and a meeting of State and Territory Housing and Homelessness Ministers.
Report annually through COAG on progress towards the targets. Labor wants to work with homelessness services to deliver long-term certainty for the sector and will begin this important work by immediately hosting a national roundtable on homelessness and a meeting of State and Territory Housing and Homelessness Ministers. A Shorten Labor Government will also provide $88 million over two years for a new Safe Housing program, to improve transitional housing options for women and children escaping domestic and family violence.
Labor wants to work with homelessness services to deliver long-term certainty for the sector and will begin this important work by immediately hosting a national roundtable on homelessness and a meeting of State and Territory Housing and Homelessness Ministers. A Shorten Labor Government will also provide $88 million over two years for a new Safe Housing program, to improve transitional housing options for women and children escaping domestic and family violence. From 1 July 2017, Labor will limit negative gearing to new property.
A Shorten Labor Government will also provide $88 million over two years for a new Safe Housing program, to improve transitional housing options for women and children escaping domestic and family violence. From 1 July 2017, Labor will limit negative gearing to new property. This is a significant policy that will provide an incentive for new construction and add thousands of jobs to the building industry.
From 1 July 2017, Labor will limit negative gearing to new property. This is a significant policy that will provide an incentive for new construction and add thousands of jobs to the building industry. Labor is committed to improving fairness, particularly for first home buyers, and will fully grandfather and preserve the tax offsets that are currently available to existing property owners.
This is a significant policy that will provide an incentive for new construction and add thousands of jobs to the building industry. Labor is committed to improving fairness, particularly for first home buyers, and will fully grandfather and preserve the tax offsets that are currently available to existing property owners. Too often discussions on affordable housing concentrate on home ownership – yet over 30 per cent of all households are renters.
Labor is committed to improving fairness, particularly for first home buyers, and will fully grandfather and preserve the tax offsets that are currently available to existing property owners. Too often discussions on affordable housing concentrate on home ownership – yet over 30 per cent of all households are renters. Labor will ensure that the needs of renting households are considered within the national strategy on affordable housing.
Too often discussions on affordable housing concentrate on home ownership – yet over 30 per cent of all households are renters. Labor will ensure that the needs of renting households are considered within the national strategy on affordable housing. A Shorten Labor Government will work with the States and Territories to reach agreement on a set of national minimum rental standards.
Labor will ensure that the needs of renting households are considered within the national strategy on affordable housing. A Shorten Labor Government will work with the States and Territories to reach agreement on a set of national minimum rental standards. Labor will commission work to examine:  Rental contract lengths.
A Shorten Labor Government will work with the States and Territories to reach agreement on a set of national minimum rental standards. Labor will commission work to examine:  Rental contract lengths. Fair processes where landlords seek termination.
Labor will commission work to examine:  Rental contract lengths. Fair processes where landlords seek termination. Ways to provide greater freedom of choice for tenants.
Fair processes where landlords seek termination. Ways to provide greater freedom of choice for tenants. A Shorten Labor Government will also provide a one-off establishment grant of $3 million to Homes4homes (H4H) a social enterprise by The Big Issue, looking to raise capital funds to invest into affordable housing supply.
Ways to provide greater freedom of choice for tenants. A Shorten Labor Government will also provide a one-off establishment grant of $3 million to Homes4homes (H4H) a social enterprise by The Big Issue, looking to raise capital funds to invest into affordable housing supply. POSITIVE POLICY
A Shorten Labor Government will also provide a one-off establishment grant of $3 million to Homes4homes (H4H) a social enterprise by The Big Issue, looking to raise capital funds to invest into affordable housing supply. POSITIVE POLICY Increasing Efforts To Prevent And Address Family Violence
POSITIVE POLICY Increasing Efforts To Prevent And Address Family Violence A Shorten Labor Government will give the issue of family violence national prominence, with the Prime Minister to deliver an annual Family Violence Statement to Parliament.
Increasing Efforts To Prevent And Address Family Violence A Shorten Labor Government will give the issue of family violence national prominence, with the Prime Minister to deliver an annual Family Violence Statement to Parliament. This is part of Labor’s latest measures aimed at ending the scourge of family violence in our community.
A Shorten Labor Government will give the issue of family violence national prominence, with the Prime Minister to deliver an annual Family Violence Statement to Parliament. This is part of Labor’s latest measures aimed at ending the scourge of family violence in our community. Eliminating family violence must be a national priority – it will be one of the most important priorities of a Shorten Labor Government.
This is part of Labor’s latest measures aimed at ending the scourge of family violence in our community. Eliminating family violence must be a national priority – it will be one of the most important priorities of a Shorten Labor Government. While Australia has made good progress – there is much more that must be done.
Eliminating family violence must be a national priority – it will be one of the most important priorities of a Shorten Labor Government. While Australia has made good progress – there is much more that must be done. That’s why Labor is announcing further measures aimed at ending the scourge of family violence in our community: An annual statement to the Parliament on progress in eliminating family and domestic violence.
While Australia has made good progress – there is much more that must be done. That’s why Labor is announcing further measures aimed at ending the scourge of family violence in our community: An annual statement to the Parliament on progress in eliminating family and domestic violence. A commitment to responding to the recommendations of the Final Report of the COAG Advisory Panel on Reducing Violence Against Women and their Children, and the recommendations of the Victorian Royal Commission into Family Violence, within a year of taking office.
That’s why Labor is announcing further measures aimed at ending the scourge of family violence in our community: An annual statement to the Parliament on progress in eliminating family and domestic violence. A commitment to responding to the recommendations of the Final Report of the COAG Advisory Panel on Reducing Violence Against Women and their Children, and the recommendations of the Victorian Royal Commission into Family Violence, within a year of taking office. The appointment of additional Federal Circuit Court judges to Brisbane and Parramatta; to appoint a permanent Federal Circuit Court judge to Wollongong; and to appoint an additional Family Court judge to Brisbane.
A commitment to responding to the recommendations of the Final Report of the COAG Advisory Panel on Reducing Violence Against Women and their Children, and the recommendations of the Victorian Royal Commission into Family Violence, within a year of taking office. The appointment of additional Federal Circuit Court judges to Brisbane and Parramatta; to appoint a permanent Federal Circuit Court judge to Wollongong; and to appoint an additional Family Court judge to Brisbane. $43.2 million over four years to avoid re-traumatisation of victims and survivors from being cross-examined by alleged perpetrators personally – and instead providing for both parties to be legally represented.
The appointment of additional Federal Circuit Court judges to Brisbane and Parramatta; to appoint a permanent Federal Circuit Court judge to Wollongong; and to appoint an additional Family Court judge to Brisbane. $43.2 million over four years to avoid re-traumatisation of victims and survivors from being cross-examined by alleged perpetrators personally – and instead providing for both parties to be legally represented. A commitment to prohibit non-consensual sharing of private sexual images and recordings, within the first 100 days of a Shorten Labor Government.
$43.2 million over four years to avoid re-traumatisation of victims and survivors from being cross-examined by alleged perpetrators personally – and instead providing for both parties to be legally represented. A commitment to prohibit non-consensual sharing of private sexual images and recordings, within the first 100 days of a Shorten Labor Government. A commitment to working within COAG to create specific offences prohibiting the covert installation of spying apps on smartphones.
A commitment to prohibit non-consensual sharing of private sexual images and recordings, within the first 100 days of a Shorten Labor Government. A commitment to working within COAG to create specific offences prohibiting the covert installation of spying apps on smartphones. $3.6 million for pilot programs in relation to family and domestic violence in culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
A commitment to working within COAG to create specific offences prohibiting the covert installation of spying apps on smartphones. $3.6 million for pilot programs in relation to family and domestic violence in culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Protection for people on temporary visas facing family and domestic violence by creating a new type of temporary visa, which will remove impediments to women leaving their partners, and carry work rights so that women leaving violent relationships can seek to support themselves.
$3.6 million for pilot programs in relation to family and domestic violence in culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Protection for people on temporary visas facing family and domestic violence by creating a new type of temporary visa, which will remove impediments to women leaving their partners, and carry work rights so that women leaving violent relationships can seek to support themselves. These measures build on Labor’s earlier significant commitments to stopping family and domestic violence, including measures such as critical funding for frontline legal services, transitional housing options for women and children escaping family and domestic violence, and hosting a National Crisis Summit within our first 100 days of office.
Protection for people on temporary visas facing family and domestic violence by creating a new type of temporary visa, which will remove impediments to women leaving their partners, and carry work rights so that women leaving violent relationships can seek to support themselves. These measures build on Labor’s earlier significant commitments to stopping family and domestic violence, including measures such as critical funding for frontline legal services, transitional housing options for women and children escaping family and domestic violence, and hosting a National Crisis Summit within our first 100 days of office. A Shorten Labor Government will work to ensure women and children are free to live safe from violence – today’s announcements build on our commitment to eliminate family violence in all forms.
These measures build on Labor’s earlier significant commitments to stopping family and domestic violence, including measures such as critical funding for frontline legal services, transitional housing options for women and children escaping family and domestic violence, and hosting a National Crisis Summit within our first 100 days of office. A Shorten Labor Government will work to ensure women and children are free to live safe from violence – today’s announcements build on our commitment to eliminate family violence in all forms. POSITIVE POLICY
A Shorten Labor Government will work to ensure women and children are free to live safe from violence – today’s announcements build on our commitment to eliminate family violence in all forms. POSITIVE POLICY Champion The March To Gender Equality
POSITIVE POLICY Champion The March To Gender Equality Equality for the women of Australia will be a national priority for a Shorten Labor Government.
Champion The March To Gender Equality Equality for the women of Australia will be a national priority for a Shorten Labor Government. Central to our plan is Labor’s commitment to safe housing for women and children escaping domestic and family violence, which is a major cause of homelessness in Australia.
Equality for the women of Australia will be a national priority for a Shorten Labor Government. Central to our plan is Labor’s commitment to safe housing for women and children escaping domestic and family violence, which is a major cause of homelessness in Australia. Family violence is a crisis which requires more than a change in attitudes.
Central to our plan is Labor’s commitment to safe housing for women and children escaping domestic and family violence, which is a major cause of homelessness in Australia. Family violence is a crisis which requires more than a change in attitudes. It is a national disgrace that demands a national approach.
Family violence is a crisis which requires more than a change in attitudes. It is a national disgrace that demands a national approach. Over one third of people who accessed specialist homelessness services over the three years to 2013-14 were seeking assistance due to domestic and family violence.
It is a national disgrace that demands a national approach. Over one third of people who accessed specialist homelessness services over the three years to 2013-14 were seeking assistance due to domestic and family violence. The majority of those were women - 110,000 women compared to 12,000 men– and more than 45,000 of this group were women with children.
Over one third of people who accessed specialist homelessness services over the three years to 2013-14 were seeking assistance due to domestic and family violence. The majority of those were women - 110,000 women compared to 12,000 men– and more than 45,000 of this group were women with children. Many more women want to leave an abusive relationship, but cannot.
The majority of those were women - 110,000 women compared to 12,000 men– and more than 45,000 of this group were women with children. Many more women want to leave an abusive relationship, but cannot. Or do leave, only to return because they have nowhere else to go.
Many more women want to leave an abusive relationship, but cannot. Or do leave, only to return because they have nowhere else to go. This has to change.
Or do leave, only to return because they have nowhere else to go. This has to change. Labor will invest $88 million over two years in a new Safe Housing program, to improve transitional housing options for women and children escaping domestic and family violence by filling the gap between crisis housing and longer term arrangements.
This has to change. Labor will invest $88 million over two years in a new Safe Housing program, to improve transitional housing options for women and children escaping domestic and family violence by filling the gap between crisis housing and longer term arrangements. The Safe Housing program will increase the number of dwellings specifically available for women and children fleeing domestic violence and will provide funding for support programs that help women to stay safe in their own homes.
Labor will invest $88 million over two years in a new Safe Housing program, to improve transitional housing options for women and children escaping domestic and family violence by filling the gap between crisis housing and longer term arrangements. The Safe Housing program will increase the number of dwellings specifically available for women and children fleeing domestic violence and will provide funding for support programs that help women to stay safe in their own homes. This commitment builds on Labor’s announcement in 2015 of an initial $15 million investment in Safe at Home grants to help people affected by family violence stay safe in their own home.
The Safe Housing program will increase the number of dwellings specifically available for women and children fleeing domestic violence and will provide funding for support programs that help women to stay safe in their own homes. This commitment builds on Labor’s announcement in 2015 of an initial $15 million investment in Safe at Home grants to help people affected by family violence stay safe in their own home. Through strong government leadership, Labor’s positive plan for gender equality will also focus on: Ending the scourge of family violence.
This commitment builds on Labor’s announcement in 2015 of an initial $15 million investment in Safe at Home grants to help people affected by family violence stay safe in their own home. Through strong government leadership, Labor’s positive plan for gender equality will also focus on: Ending the scourge of family violence. Women’s health.
Through strong government leadership, Labor’s positive plan for gender equality will also focus on: Ending the scourge of family violence. Women’s health. Support managing work and care.
Women’s health. Support managing work and care. Equal Opportunity in education.
Support managing work and care. Equal Opportunity in education. Gender Pay Equity.
Equal Opportunity in education. Gender Pay Equity. Making retirement incomes fairer.
Gender Pay Equity. Making retirement incomes fairer. Advancing women’s wellbeing at home and abroad.
Making retirement incomes fairer. Advancing women’s wellbeing at home and abroad. Promoting women’s sport.
Advancing women’s wellbeing at home and abroad. Promoting women’s sport. Ensuring equality for women in Australia through full, fair and equal access to opportunities in the workforce, leadership and education, is both a social issue and economic issue - a test of our national character and vital building block for national prosperity.
Promoting women’s sport. Ensuring equality for women in Australia through full, fair and equal access to opportunities in the workforce, leadership and education, is both a social issue and economic issue - a test of our national character and vital building block for national prosperity. The latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that the pay gap is still too high at 17.3 per cent.
Ensuring equality for women in Australia through full, fair and equal access to opportunities in the workforce, leadership and education, is both a social issue and economic issue - a test of our national character and vital building block for national prosperity. The latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that the pay gap is still too high at 17.3 per cent. Australian women are now earning on average $277.70 per week less than men and have an average of $90,000 less in superannuation.
The latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that the pay gap is still too high at 17.3 per cent. Australian women are now earning on average $277.70 per week less than men and have an average of $90,000 less in superannuation. The G20 has acknowledged that one of the world’s most significant barriers to global economic growth is the persistently low level of women’s participation in the workforce compared with men.
Australian women are now earning on average $277.70 per week less than men and have an average of $90,000 less in superannuation. The G20 has acknowledged that one of the world’s most significant barriers to global economic growth is the persistently low level of women’s participation in the workforce compared with men. Labor knows that increasing women’s participation and economic security requires action from all parts of the community and there is no area of Australian life, no sector of Australian community, that does not and will not benefit from the full and equal inclusion of women.
The G20 has acknowledged that one of the world’s most significant barriers to global economic growth is the persistently low level of women’s participation in the workforce compared with men. Labor knows that increasing women’s participation and economic security requires action from all parts of the community and there is no area of Australian life, no sector of Australian community, that does not and will not benefit from the full and equal inclusion of women. The march of women through the institutions of power will define the decade ahead. It is our responsibility to speed this advance, to offer all our daughters and our nation a more prosperous, more equal future.
Labor knows that increasing women’s participation and economic security requires action from all parts of the community and there is no area of Australian life, no sector of Australian community, that does not and will not benefit from the full and equal inclusion of women. The march of women through the institutions of power will define the decade ahead. It is our responsibility to speed this advance, to offer all our daughters and our nation a more prosperous, more equal future. Labor will provide the genuine leadership and the real resources to deliver equality of opportunity for the women of Australia.
The march of women through the institutions of power will define the decade ahead. It is our responsibility to speed this advance, to offer all our daughters and our nation a more prosperous, more equal future. Labor will provide the genuine leadership and the real resources to deliver equality of opportunity for the women of Australia. POSITIVE POLICY
Labor will provide the genuine leadership and the real resources to deliver equality of opportunity for the women of Australia. POSITIVE POLICY Safe Housing For Women
POSITIVE POLICY Safe Housing For Women A Shorten Labor Government will invest $88 million over two years in a new Safe Housing program to increase transitional housing options for women and children escaping domestic and family violence and to support programs that enable women to stay safe in their own homes.
Safe Housing For Women A Shorten Labor Government will invest $88 million over two years in a new Safe Housing program to increase transitional housing options for women and children escaping domestic and family violence and to support programs that enable women to stay safe in their own homes. One of the most common reasons why women remain in violent relationships is the lack of housing options available if they leave.
A Shorten Labor Government will invest $88 million over two years in a new Safe Housing program to increase transitional housing options for women and children escaping domestic and family violence and to support programs that enable women to stay safe in their own homes. One of the most common reasons why women remain in violent relationships is the lack of housing options available if they leave. Safe Housing projects will support women and children escaping domestic and family violence by providing: Funding to construct or purchase accommodation used to provide short term or transitional housing options at affordable rents with flexible bond arrangements.
One of the most common reasons why women remain in violent relationships is the lack of housing options available if they leave. Safe Housing projects will support women and children escaping domestic and family violence by providing: Funding to construct or purchase accommodation used to provide short term or transitional housing options at affordable rents with flexible bond arrangements. Funding for homelessness prevention initiatives which support women and children to remain safely in their own homes.
Safe Housing projects will support women and children escaping domestic and family violence by providing: Funding to construct or purchase accommodation used to provide short term or transitional housing options at affordable rents with flexible bond arrangements. Funding for homelessness prevention initiatives which support women and children to remain safely in their own homes. Labor’s Safe Housing program will provide funding to construct or purchase accommodation used to provide short term or transitional affordable housing options for women and children.
Funding for homelessness prevention initiatives which support women and children to remain safely in their own homes. Labor’s Safe Housing program will provide funding to construct or purchase accommodation used to provide short term or transitional affordable housing options for women and children. It will support a range of housing options including single or multiunit developments, new builds or existing dwellings.
Labor’s Safe Housing program will provide funding to construct or purchase accommodation used to provide short term or transitional affordable housing options for women and children. It will support a range of housing options including single or multiunit developments, new builds or existing dwellings. It will support projects which complement existing domestic and family violence services that provide ongoing support to women including access to financial counselling and legal services.
It will support a range of housing options including single or multiunit developments, new builds or existing dwellings. It will support projects which complement existing domestic and family violence services that provide ongoing support to women including access to financial counselling and legal services. Labor’s Safe Housing program will also provide funding for initiatives that increase the safety of women and children in their own homes.
It will support projects which complement existing domestic and family violence services that provide ongoing support to women including access to financial counselling and legal services. Labor’s Safe Housing program will also provide funding for initiatives that increase the safety of women and children in their own homes. States and Territories will be able to bid for funding through a competitive process.
Labor’s Safe Housing program will also provide funding for initiatives that increase the safety of women and children in their own homes. States and Territories will be able to bid for funding through a competitive process. To leverage more funding for the program, the States and Territories will be required to match the federal funding.
States and Territories will be able to bid for funding through a competitive process. To leverage more funding for the program, the States and Territories will be required to match the federal funding. Community housing providers, in partnership with specialist domestic violence services, will also be able to submit an application for funding as long as the project has a valid business case which meets the objectives of the program.
To leverage more funding for the program, the States and Territories will be required to match the federal funding. Community housing providers, in partnership with specialist domestic violence services, will also be able to submit an application for funding as long as the project has a valid business case which meets the objectives of the program. Australia’s place in a changing world
Community housing providers, in partnership with specialist domestic violence services, will also be able to submit an application for funding as long as the project has a valid business case which meets the objectives of the program. Australia’s place in a changing world Australia seeks a good international society. Our national interest is in a peaceful, stable and prosperous world.
Australia’s place in a changing world Australia seeks a good international society. Our national interest is in a peaceful, stable and prosperous world. There are many challenges to this global vision – including the threat of conflict between states, the rise of non-state actors, growing economic inequality, and climate change.
Australia seeks a good international society. Our national interest is in a peaceful, stable and prosperous world. There are many challenges to this global vision – including the threat of conflict between states, the rise of non-state actors, growing economic inequality, and climate change. We acknowledge our leading role in our region and accept our global responsibilities.
There are many challenges to this global vision – including the threat of conflict between states, the rise of non-state actors, growing economic inequality, and climate change. We acknowledge our leading role in our region and accept our global responsibilities. POSITIVE POLICY
We acknowledge our leading role in our region and accept our global responsibilities. POSITIVE POLICY Defence Under Labor: A Safe, Secure and Independent Australia
POSITIVE POLICY Defence Under Labor: A Safe, Secure and Independent Australia A Shorten Labor Government will keep Australia safe and prosperous while protecting our values and unique way of life.
Defence Under Labor: A Safe, Secure and Independent Australia A Shorten Labor Government will keep Australia safe and prosperous while protecting our values and unique way of life. This should always be the primary obligation of any government.
A Shorten Labor Government will keep Australia safe and prosperous while protecting our values and unique way of life. This should always be the primary obligation of any government. Labor will continue to adopt a constructive and bipartisan approach to Australia’s national security, because there is no place for political partisanship when it comes to the safety and security of our nation and our fellow Australians.
This should always be the primary obligation of any government. Labor will continue to adopt a constructive and bipartisan approach to Australia’s national security, because there is no place for political partisanship when it comes to the safety and security of our nation and our fellow Australians. Labor acknowledges the pivotal role that the Australian Defence Force (ADF) plays in defending Australia and our national interests.
Labor will continue to adopt a constructive and bipartisan approach to Australia’s national security, because there is no place for political partisanship when it comes to the safety and security of our nation and our fellow Australians. Labor acknowledges the pivotal role that the Australian Defence Force (ADF) plays in defending Australia and our national interests. We also acknowledge the critical role that Australian defence industry plays in supporting and equipping our defence personnel.
Labor acknowledges the pivotal role that the Australian Defence Force (ADF) plays in defending Australia and our national interests. We also acknowledge the critical role that Australian defence industry plays in supporting and equipping our defence personnel. A Shorten Labor Government will ensure Australia retains a world-class defence force and innovative defence industry by:
We also acknowledge the critical role that Australian defence industry plays in supporting and equipping our defence personnel. A Shorten Labor Government will ensure Australia retains a world-class defence force and innovative defence industry by: Implementing the funding goals of the 2016 Defence White Paper, including raising Defence funding to 2 per cent of GDP by 202021.
A Shorten Labor Government will ensure Australia retains a world-class defence force and innovative defence industry by: Implementing the funding goals of the 2016 Defence White Paper, including raising Defence funding to 2 per cent of GDP by 202021. Building 12 Future Submarines in South Australia, and mandating that at least 70 per cent of the work is done in Australia.
Implementing the funding goals of the 2016 Defence White Paper, including raising Defence funding to 2 per cent of GDP by 202021. Building 12 Future Submarines in South Australia, and mandating that at least 70 per cent of the work is done in Australia. Maintaining Australia’s strategically vital naval shipbuilding industry by implementing a continuous build of surface warships and ending the Abbott-Turnbull Government’s practice of denying local shipyards the opportunity to compete for work.
Building 12 Future Submarines in South Australia, and mandating that at least 70 per cent of the work is done in Australia. Maintaining Australia’s strategically vital naval shipbuilding industry by implementing a continuous build of surface warships and ending the Abbott-Turnbull Government’s practice of denying local shipyards the opportunity to compete for work. Continuing to strengthen defence cooperation with the United States, including by redressing the Abbott-Turnbull Government’s neglect of the US Force Posture Initiatives in Australia’s north.
Maintaining Australia’s strategically vital naval shipbuilding industry by implementing a continuous build of surface warships and ending the Abbott-Turnbull Government’s practice of denying local shipyards the opportunity to compete for work. Continuing to strengthen defence cooperation with the United States, including by redressing the Abbott-Turnbull Government’s neglect of the US Force Posture Initiatives in Australia’s north. Reforming the means by which ADF pay and conditions are determined and putting an end to the Abbott-Turnbull Government’s cynical attempts to cut the pay and conditions of ADF personnel.
Continuing to strengthen defence cooperation with the United States, including by redressing the Abbott-Turnbull Government’s neglect of the US Force Posture Initiatives in Australia’s north. Reforming the means by which ADF pay and conditions are determined and putting an end to the Abbott-Turnbull Government’s cynical attempts to cut the pay and conditions of ADF personnel. Establishing an intergovernmental taskforce to develop a nationally consistent approach to perfluorinated chemical contamination at Defence and Commonwealth sites.
Reforming the means by which ADF pay and conditions are determined and putting an end to the Abbott-Turnbull Government’s cynical attempts to cut the pay and conditions of ADF personnel. Establishing an intergovernmental taskforce to develop a nationally consistent approach to perfluorinated chemical contamination at Defence and Commonwealth sites. POSITIVE POLICY
Establishing an intergovernmental taskforce to develop a nationally consistent approach to perfluorinated chemical contamination at Defence and Commonwealth sites. POSITIVE POLICY Generating Jobs Through Trade And Investment
POSITIVE POLICY Generating Jobs Through Trade And Investment A Shorten Labor Government will pursue trade and investment policies that support Australian jobs and living standards by opening up new markets, driving exports into those markets, and attracting new investment.
Generating Jobs Through Trade And Investment A Shorten Labor Government will pursue trade and investment policies that support Australian jobs and living standards by opening up new markets, driving exports into those markets, and attracting new investment. Labor understands that as the Australian economy transitions out of the mining boom we need to find other sources of growth and jobs.
A Shorten Labor Government will pursue trade and investment policies that support Australian jobs and living standards by opening up new markets, driving exports into those markets, and attracting new investment. Labor understands that as the Australian economy transitions out of the mining boom we need to find other sources of growth and jobs. We need to realise the export potential of sophisticated Australian services industries such as education, tourism, and financial and professional services.
Labor understands that as the Australian economy transitions out of the mining boom we need to find other sources of growth and jobs. We need to realise the export potential of sophisticated Australian services industries such as education, tourism, and financial and professional services. We want to see our advanced manufacturing firms access the global value chains that are reshaping international production.
We need to realise the export potential of sophisticated Australian services industries such as education, tourism, and financial and professional services. We want to see our advanced manufacturing firms access the global value chains that are reshaping international production. And our farmers and food processors supplying more high-value Australian food to the rapidly growing countries of Asia.
We want to see our advanced manufacturing firms access the global value chains that are reshaping international production. And our farmers and food processors supplying more high-value Australian food to the rapidly growing countries of Asia. A Shorten Labor Government will negotiate high-quality international trade agreements that open up new export markets by reducing tariffs, quotas and “behind the border” barriers to trade.
And our farmers and food processors supplying more high-value Australian food to the rapidly growing countries of Asia. A Shorten Labor Government will negotiate high-quality international trade agreements that open up new export markets by reducing tariffs, quotas and “behind the border” barriers to trade. We will do so while maintaining Australia’s right to adopt sound public policies in areas such as health care, ,.
A Shorten Labor Government will negotiate high-quality international trade agreements that open up new export markets by reducing tariffs, quotas and “behind the border” barriers to trade. We will do so while maintaining Australia’s right to adopt sound public policies in areas such as health care, ,. environmental protection
We will do so while maintaining Australia’s right to adopt sound public policies in areas such as health care, ,. environmental protection fair working conditions and job opportunities for Australian workers
environmental protection fair working conditions and job opportunities for Australian workers POSITIVE POLICY
fair working conditions and job opportunities for Australian workers POSITIVE POLICY Respecting And Supporting Our Veterans
POSITIVE POLICY Respecting And Supporting Our Veterans A Shorten Labor Government will strengthen support for our valued veteran community.
Respecting And Supporting Our Veterans A Shorten Labor Government will strengthen support for our valued veteran community. Labor believes in the robust provision of entitlements, services and support to our veterans and their families as a sincere gesture of thanks for the service and sacrifice they have provided our nation.
A Shorten Labor Government will strengthen support for our valued veteran community. Labor believes in the robust provision of entitlements, services and support to our veterans and their families as a sincere gesture of thanks for the service and sacrifice they have provided our nation. Australia has a good record of looking after our veterans, it does not have a perfect one.
Labor believes in the robust provision of entitlements, services and support to our veterans and their families as a sincere gesture of thanks for the service and sacrifice they have provided our nation. Australia has a good record of looking after our veterans, it does not have a perfect one. Labor has listened to the veterans’ community, and recognises that more needs to be done.
Australia has a good record of looking after our veterans, it does not have a perfect one. Labor has listened to the veterans’ community, and recognises that more needs to be done. Our veterans’ policy needs be structured to respond to the differing needs of veterans according to their stage of life, with flexible programs based on meeting contemporary needs.
Labor has listened to the veterans’ community, and recognises that more needs to be done. Our veterans’ policy needs be structured to respond to the differing needs of veterans according to their stage of life, with flexible programs based on meeting contemporary needs. In addition to the specific programs outlined below, more information on Labor’s veterans’ policy is available here.
Our veterans’ policy needs be structured to respond to the differing needs of veterans according to their stage of life, with flexible programs based on meeting contemporary needs. In addition to the specific programs outlined below, more information on Labor’s veterans’ policy is available here. A First Principles Review of Veterans’ Affairs
In addition to the specific programs outlined below, more information on Labor’s veterans’ policy is available here. A First Principles Review of Veterans’ Affairs When grave concerns are raised about the administration, governance and processes within Veterans’ Affairs, we must act.
A First Principles Review of Veterans’ Affairs When grave concerns are raised about the administration, governance and processes within Veterans’ Affairs, we must act. Serious instances of processing delays, disclosure of veterans’ private information, overpayment of entitlements and continued high levels of complaints have undermined the veteran community’s confidence in the delivery of government services.
When grave concerns are raised about the administration, governance and processes within Veterans’ Affairs, we must act. Serious instances of processing delays, disclosure of veterans’ private information, overpayment of entitlements and continued high levels of complaints have undermined the veteran community’s confidence in the delivery of government services. A Shorten Labor Government will commission a First Principles Review of Veterans’ Affairs and the delivery of government services.
Serious instances of processing delays, disclosure of veterans’ private information, overpayment of entitlements and continued high levels of complaints have undermined the veteran community’s confidence in the delivery of government services. A Shorten Labor Government will commission a First Principles Review of Veterans’ Affairs and the delivery of government services. This end-to-end holistic review will be based on the outcomes required of the Department and focused on agreed upon first-principles.
A Shorten Labor Government will commission a First Principles Review of Veterans’ Affairs and the delivery of government services. This end-to-end holistic review will be based on the outcomes required of the Department and focused on agreed upon first-principles. A first principles review will: Rectify administrative, governance and process failings.
This end-to-end holistic review will be based on the outcomes required of the Department and focused on agreed upon first-principles. A first principles review will: Rectify administrative, governance and process failings. Ensure government services are structured in a way that allows them to meet existing and future challenges efficiently.
A first principles review will: Rectify administrative, governance and process failings. Ensure government services are structured in a way that allows them to meet existing and future challenges efficiently. Secure the trust of the veterans’ community.
Ensure government services are structured in a way that allows them to meet existing and future challenges efficiently. Secure the trust of the veterans’ community. This is not an attack on DVA employees, or their commitment to the important work they do.
Secure the trust of the veterans’ community. This is not an attack on DVA employees, or their commitment to the important work they do. This is about putting people first.
This is not an attack on DVA employees, or their commitment to the important work they do. This is about putting people first. This is about making sure the systems we have in place work for the people they are meant to serve.
This is about putting people first. This is about making sure the systems we have in place work for the people they are meant to serve. This is about making sure the foundations of our veterans’ affairs system is strong.
This is about making sure the systems we have in place work for the people they are meant to serve. This is about making sure the foundations of our veterans’ affairs system is strong. More information on this policy is available here.
This is about making sure the foundations of our veterans’ affairs system is strong. More information on this policy is available here. The Australian National Veterans Arts Centre in Melbourne
More information on this policy is available here. The Australian National Veterans Arts Centre in Melbourne In addition, a Shorten Labor Government will establish the Australian National Veterans Arts Centre (ANVAC) at 310 St Kilda Road in Melbourne.
The Australian National Veterans Arts Centre in Melbourne In addition, a Shorten Labor Government will establish the Australian National Veterans Arts Centre (ANVAC) at 310 St Kilda Road in Melbourne. Currently derelict, the St Kilda Road facility was formerly a repatriation centre used by World War I veterans as the Repatriation Commission Outpatient Clinic.
In addition, a Shorten Labor Government will establish the Australian National Veterans Arts Centre (ANVAC) at 310 St Kilda Road in Melbourne. Currently derelict, the St Kilda Road facility was formerly a repatriation centre used by World War I veterans as the Repatriation Commission Outpatient Clinic. The building will be remediated and restored by the Department of Defence, before being returned to its original purpose as a centre caring for veterans.
Currently derelict, the St Kilda Road facility was formerly a repatriation centre used by World War I veterans as the Repatriation Commission Outpatient Clinic. The building will be remediated and restored by the Department of Defence, before being returned to its original purpose as a centre caring for veterans. The facility is superbly located for this purpose, being proximate to the Shrine of Remembrance, Victoria Barracks, public transport links and the Melbourne CBD.
The building will be remediated and restored by the Department of Defence, before being returned to its original purpose as a centre caring for veterans. The facility is superbly located for this purpose, being proximate to the Shrine of Remembrance, Victoria Barracks, public transport links and the Melbourne CBD. ANVAC will host programs and initiatives for a new generation of veterans seeking support for mental health and PTSD, including through arts therapy.
The facility is superbly located for this purpose, being proximate to the Shrine of Remembrance, Victoria Barracks, public transport links and the Melbourne CBD. ANVAC will host programs and initiatives for a new generation of veterans seeking support for mental health and PTSD, including through arts therapy. Veterans have long engaged in the arts for a range of reasons including for rehabilitation from wounds, injury or illness, or as a form of therapy to capture their lived experience and to stimulate morale within peer groups.
ANVAC will host programs and initiatives for a new generation of veterans seeking support for mental health and PTSD, including through arts therapy. Veterans have long engaged in the arts for a range of reasons including for rehabilitation from wounds, injury or illness, or as a form of therapy to capture their lived experience and to stimulate morale within peer groups. More information on Labor’s plan for the Australian National Veterans Arts Centre is available here.
Veterans have long engaged in the arts for a range of reasons including for rehabilitation from wounds, injury or illness, or as a form of therapy to capture their lived experience and to stimulate morale within peer groups. More information on Labor’s plan for the Australian National Veterans Arts Centre is available here. Counting the cost: Veterans’ suicide and homelessness
More information on Labor’s plan for the Australian National Veterans Arts Centre is available here. Counting the cost: Veterans’ suicide and homelessness The rate of veteran suicide and homelessness, and the way in which it is recorded, continues to raise significant concerns within the veterans’ community and the general public more broadly.
Counting the cost: Veterans’ suicide and homelessness The rate of veteran suicide and homelessness, and the way in which it is recorded, continues to raise significant concerns within the veterans’ community and the general public more broadly. The lack of comprehensive data or the ‘under-reporting’ of veterans’ suicide has been of particular concern.
The rate of veteran suicide and homelessness, and the way in which it is recorded, continues to raise significant concerns within the veterans’ community and the general public more broadly. The lack of comprehensive data or the ‘under-reporting’ of veterans’ suicide has been of particular concern. As part of its mental health policy, Labor has committed to working with the States and Territories to build an accurate picture of deaths by suicide and suicide attempts and agree to a national minimum data set for suicide prevention.
The lack of comprehensive data or the ‘under-reporting’ of veterans’ suicide has been of particular concern. As part of its mental health policy, Labor has committed to working with the States and Territories to build an accurate picture of deaths by suicide and suicide attempts and agree to a national minimum data set for suicide prevention. As part of this initiative, Labor will ensure the inclusion of an ‘ADF flag’ within this data set, to allow governments to identify if an individual had previously served in the ADF or was a partner or child of an individual who served in the ADF.
As part of its mental health policy, Labor has committed to working with the States and Territories to build an accurate picture of deaths by suicide and suicide attempts and agree to a national minimum data set for suicide prevention. As part of this initiative, Labor will ensure the inclusion of an ‘ADF flag’ within this data set, to allow governments to identify if an individual had previously served in the ADF or was a partner or child of an individual who served in the ADF. Labor will also work with the States and Territories to include an ‘ADF flag’ within the existing Specialist Homelessness Service Collection.
As part of this initiative, Labor will ensure the inclusion of an ‘ADF flag’ within this data set, to allow governments to identify if an individual had previously served in the ADF or was a partner or child of an individual who served in the ADF. Labor will also work with the States and Territories to include an ‘ADF flag’ within the existing Specialist Homelessness Service Collection. In addition, Labor will fund a comprehensive study into veterans’ homelessness to identify members of the veteran community who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Labor will also work with the States and Territories to include an ‘ADF flag’ within the existing Specialist Homelessness Service Collection. In addition, Labor will fund a comprehensive study into veterans’ homelessness to identify members of the veteran community who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The study will make recommendations to address factors that increase the risk of homelessness and solutions on how to better connect homeless veterans with appropriate support services.
In addition, Labor will fund a comprehensive study into veterans’ homelessness to identify members of the veteran community who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The study will make recommendations to address factors that increase the risk of homelessness and solutions on how to better connect homeless veterans with appropriate support services. POSITIVE POLICY
The study will make recommendations to address factors that increase the risk of homelessness and solutions on how to better connect homeless veterans with appropriate support services. POSITIVE POLICY Immigration – Regional And Global Efforts
POSITIVE POLICY Immigration – Regional And Global Efforts According the UNHCR, the number of displaced people fleeing from war, conflict or persecution is now at its highest level since World War II.
Immigration – Regional And Global Efforts According the UNHCR, the number of displaced people fleeing from war, conflict or persecution is now at its highest level since World War II. The forced displacement of people around the globe is currently at unprecedented levels.
According the UNHCR, the number of displaced people fleeing from war, conflict or persecution is now at its highest level since World War II. The forced displacement of people around the globe is currently at unprecedented levels. By the close of 2015 an estimated 60 million individuals were forcibly displaced globally by persecution, conflict, violence and human rights violations.
The forced displacement of people around the globe is currently at unprecedented levels. By the close of 2015 an estimated 60 million individuals were forcibly displaced globally by persecution, conflict, violence and human rights violations. This is equivalent to one person in every 122 on the planet being displaced by violence and war.
By the close of 2015 an estimated 60 million individuals were forcibly displaced globally by persecution, conflict, violence and human rights violations. This is equivalent to one person in every 122 on the planet being displaced by violence and war. Labor believes that Australia can do more to address this global humanitarian crisis.
This is equivalent to one person in every 122 on the planet being displaced by violence and war. Labor believes that Australia can do more to address this global humanitarian crisis. We believe in a compassionate approach to asylum seekers that enables refugees to progress their claims safely and securely.
Labor believes that Australia can do more to address this global humanitarian crisis. We believe in a compassionate approach to asylum seekers that enables refugees to progress their claims safely and securely. Labor has a plan to work in our region and with international humanitarian agencies to tackle this crisis while maintaining the integrity of Australia’s borders.
We believe in a compassionate approach to asylum seekers that enables refugees to progress their claims safely and securely. Labor has a plan to work in our region and with international humanitarian agencies to tackle this crisis while maintaining the integrity of Australia’s borders. First and foremost, a Shorten Labor Government will provide significantly increased annual funding to the UNHCR for its global work program and its work in South East Asia and the Pacific.
Labor has a plan to work in our region and with international humanitarian agencies to tackle this crisis while maintaining the integrity of Australia’s borders. First and foremost, a Shorten Labor Government will provide significantly increased annual funding to the UNHCR for its global work program and its work in South East Asia and the Pacific. At a time when the global humanitarian need is greater than ever, Labor will provide $450 million over three years to support the important work of the UNHCR.
First and foremost, a Shorten Labor Government will provide significantly increased annual funding to the UNHCR for its global work program and its work in South East Asia and the Pacific. At a time when the global humanitarian need is greater than ever, Labor will provide $450 million over three years to support the important work of the UNHCR. This funding commitment will place Australia in the top 5 of global contributors to the UNHCR.
At a time when the global humanitarian need is greater than ever, Labor will provide $450 million over three years to support the important work of the UNHCR. This funding commitment will place Australia in the top 5 of global contributors to the UNHCR. Labor will also reinstate references to the UN Refugees Convention in the Migration Act to reverse the Abbott-Turnbull Government’s retrograde efforts to undermine international law.
This funding commitment will place Australia in the top 5 of global contributors to the UNHCR. Labor will also reinstate references to the UN Refugees Convention in the Migration Act to reverse the Abbott-Turnbull Government’s retrograde efforts to undermine international law. Furthermore, we will take a leadership role within South East Asia and the Pacific to build a regional humanitarian framework to improve the situation of asylum seekers.
Labor will also reinstate references to the UN Refugees Convention in the Migration Act to reverse the Abbott-Turnbull Government’s retrograde efforts to undermine international law. Furthermore, we will take a leadership role within South East Asia and the Pacific to build a regional humanitarian framework to improve the situation of asylum seekers. This would include supporting the UNHCR in providing health and education services to asylum seekers.
Furthermore, we will take a leadership role within South East Asia and the Pacific to build a regional humanitarian framework to improve the situation of asylum seekers. This would include supporting the UNHCR in providing health and education services to asylum seekers. It would also involve advocating for work rights for asylum seekers, similar to what would have been achieved under the proposed Malaysia Agreement in 2011.
This would include supporting the UNHCR in providing health and education services to asylum seekers. It would also involve advocating for work rights for asylum seekers, similar to what would have been achieved under the proposed Malaysia Agreement in 2011. Labor believes Australia has a role to play as a responsible global citizen in responding to the current humanitarian crisis.
It would also involve advocating for work rights for asylum seekers, similar to what would have been achieved under the proposed Malaysia Agreement in 2011. Labor believes Australia has a role to play as a responsible global citizen in responding to the current humanitarian crisis. We will not shirk this responsibility as the Abbott-Turnbull Government has consistently sought to do. Instead, we will work in our region and with international agencies to progress refugees’ claims safely, securely and responsibly.
Labor believes Australia has a role to play as a responsible global citizen in responding to the current humanitarian crisis. We will not shirk this responsibility as the Abbott-Turnbull Government has consistently sought to do. Instead, we will work in our region and with international agencies to progress refugees’ claims safely, securely and responsibly. POSITIVE POLICY
We will not shirk this responsibility as the Abbott-Turnbull Government has consistently sought to do. Instead, we will work in our region and with international agencies to progress refugees’ claims safely, securely and responsibly. POSITIVE POLICY Protecting Overseas Aid Projects
POSITIVE POLICY Protecting Overseas Aid Projects A Shorten Labor Government will act immediately to save projects facing closure due to the Liberals’ cuts to overseas aid.
Protecting Overseas Aid Projects A Shorten Labor Government will act immediately to save projects facing closure due to the Liberals’ cuts to overseas aid. Because of a $224 million cut to overseas aid in the Liberals’ last Budget, critical projects like maternal and child health, schooling, clean water, and sanitation, risk being axed from 30 June this year.
A Shorten Labor Government will act immediately to save projects facing closure due to the Liberals’ cuts to overseas aid. Because of a $224 million cut to overseas aid in the Liberals’ last Budget, critical projects like maternal and child health, schooling, clean water, and sanitation, risk being axed from 30 June this year. Today, Labor commits that if elected, we will reverse the $224 million cut – to keep these projects going in 2016-17.
Because of a $224 million cut to overseas aid in the Liberals’ last Budget, critical projects like maternal and child health, schooling, clean water, and sanitation, risk being axed from 30 June this year. Today, Labor commits that if elected, we will reverse the $224 million cut – to keep these projects going in 2016-17. Since coming to Government in 2013, the Liberals have gutted Australia’s aid program.
Today, Labor commits that if elected, we will reverse the $224 million cut – to keep these projects going in 2016-17. Since coming to Government in 2013, the Liberals have gutted Australia’s aid program. It is now the weakest in history.
Since coming to Government in 2013, the Liberals have gutted Australia’s aid program. It is now the weakest in history. Sadly, the Liberals’ cuts have been so deep that it is impossible to fix the aid program quickly.
It is now the weakest in history. Sadly, the Liberals’ cuts have been so deep that it is impossible to fix the aid program quickly. Labor’s commitments are designed to help start rebuilding Australia’s aid program.
Sadly, the Liberals’ cuts have been so deep that it is impossible to fix the aid program quickly. Labor’s commitments are designed to help start rebuilding Australia’s aid program. In addition to today’s $224 million announcement, Labor will: Provide $450 million, over three years, to support the important work of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, placing Australia in the top five global contributors.
Labor’s commitments are designed to help start rebuilding Australia’s aid program. In addition to today’s $224 million announcement, Labor will: Provide $450 million, over three years, to support the important work of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, placing Australia in the top five global contributors. Invest an extra $40 million a year, from 2017-18, to help Australian NGOs deliver frontline services to some of the world’s poorest people.
In addition to today’s $224 million announcement, Labor will: Provide $450 million, over three years, to support the important work of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, placing Australia in the top five global contributors. Invest an extra $40 million a year, from 2017-18, to help Australian NGOs deliver frontline services to some of the world’s poorest people. Legislate to restore accountability to Australia’s aid program by reintroducing the annual Ministerial Budget Statement on overseas aid, after it was axed by the Liberals in 2014.
Invest an extra $40 million a year, from 2017-18, to help Australian NGOs deliver frontline services to some of the world’s poorest people. Legislate to restore accountability to Australia’s aid program by reintroducing the annual Ministerial Budget Statement on overseas aid, after it was axed by the Liberals in 2014. Labor will release the statement at the same time as each federal Budget to show how aid is allocated by sector, country, and region.
Legislate to restore accountability to Australia’s aid program by reintroducing the annual Ministerial Budget Statement on overseas aid, after it was axed by the Liberals in 2014. Labor will release the statement at the same time as each federal Budget to show how aid is allocated by sector, country, and region. Legislate for an independent evaluation of Australia’s aid program, as well as the measurement and reporting of effectiveness.
Labor will release the statement at the same time as each federal Budget to show how aid is allocated by sector, country, and region. Legislate for an independent evaluation of Australia’s aid program, as well as the measurement and reporting of effectiveness. Over the next four years, Labor will provide around $800 million more for overseas aid than the Liberals.
Legislate for an independent evaluation of Australia’s aid program, as well as the measurement and reporting of effectiveness. Over the next four years, Labor will provide around $800 million more for overseas aid than the Liberals. Labor supports a strong aid program because as a good global citizen Australia has a duty to help reduce poverty and inequality, and respond effectively to humanitarian crises.
Over the next four years, Labor will provide around $800 million more for overseas aid than the Liberals. Labor supports a strong aid program because as a good global citizen Australia has a duty to help reduce poverty and inequality, and respond effectively to humanitarian crises. Labor supports a strong aid program because it helps keep Australia safe, by working to tackle serious diseases and violence in our region, and in our world.
Labor supports a strong aid program because as a good global citizen Australia has a duty to help reduce poverty and inequality, and respond effectively to humanitarian crises. Labor supports a strong aid program because it helps keep Australia safe, by working to tackle serious diseases and violence in our region, and in our world. Labor supports a strong aid program because it benefits Australia’s economy when countries go from being aid recipients to trading partners.
Labor supports a strong aid program because it helps keep Australia safe, by working to tackle serious diseases and violence in our region, and in our world. Labor supports a strong aid program because it benefits Australia’s economy when countries go from being aid recipients to trading partners. POSITIVE POLICY
Labor supports a strong aid program because it benefits Australia’s economy when countries go from being aid recipients to trading partners. POSITIVE POLICY Australia’s Submarines Built Here.
POSITIVE POLICY Australia’s Submarines Built Here. Under Labor, Australia’s Future Submarines will be built, maintained and sustained in Australia.
Australia’s Submarines Built Here. Under Labor, Australia’s Future Submarines will be built, maintained and sustained in Australia. Building and delivering Australia’s new submarine fleet is an inter-generational decision.
Under Labor, Australia’s Future Submarines will be built, maintained and sustained in Australia. Building and delivering Australia’s new submarine fleet is an inter-generational decision. Future Prime Ministers, from both sides of politics, will have to live with the decision that is taken.
Building and delivering Australia’s new submarine fleet is an inter-generational decision. Future Prime Ministers, from both sides of politics, will have to live with the decision that is taken. This is the most significant procurement decision of our time, with construction and maintenance costs going beyond many billions of dollars over the life of the project – it is vital that we get it right.
Future Prime Ministers, from both sides of politics, will have to live with the decision that is taken. This is the most significant procurement decision of our time, with construction and maintenance costs going beyond many billions of dollars over the life of the project – it is vital that we get it right. For strategic defence reasons it is critical that Australia retains an independent capability to build, sustain and maintain our next fleet of submarines.
This is the most significant procurement decision of our time, with construction and maintenance costs going beyond many billions of dollars over the life of the project – it is vital that we get it right. For strategic defence reasons it is critical that Australia retains an independent capability to build, sustain and maintain our next fleet of submarines. It is simply too important for flawed selection processes and partisan politics.
For strategic defence reasons it is critical that Australia retains an independent capability to build, sustain and maintain our next fleet of submarines. It is simply too important for flawed selection processes and partisan politics. Before the last election, the future construction of Australia’s submarine fleet was bipartisan, with both Liberal and Labor declaring the next generation of submarines would be built in Australia.
It is simply too important for flawed selection processes and partisan politics. Before the last election, the future construction of Australia’s submarine fleet was bipartisan, with both Liberal and Labor declaring the next generation of submarines would be built in Australia. Since then, the Liberals have turned the issue of Australia’s submarine build into a political football and refused to guarantee they will deliver on that promise.
Before the last election, the future construction of Australia’s submarine fleet was bipartisan, with both Liberal and Labor declaring the next generation of submarines would be built in Australia. Since then, the Liberals have turned the issue of Australia’s submarine build into a political football and refused to guarantee they will deliver on that promise. And while a preferred bidder – DCNS – has been announced, contracts are not yet signed.
Since then, the Liberals have turned the issue of Australia’s submarine build into a political football and refused to guarantee they will deliver on that promise. And while a preferred bidder – DCNS – has been announced, contracts are not yet signed. Only Labor has been clear and consistent: we would make it a condition of the contract that the successful tenderer build Australia’s Future Submarines in Australia.
And while a preferred bidder – DCNS – has been announced, contracts are not yet signed. Only Labor has been clear and consistent: we would make it a condition of the contract that the successful tenderer build Australia’s Future Submarines in Australia. This will ensure Australia secures a future submarine fleet that meets our national defence requirements at the most competitive price for taxpayers
Only Labor has been clear and consistent: we would make it a condition of the contract that the successful tenderer build Australia’s Future Submarines in Australia. This will ensure Australia secures a future submarine fleet that meets our national defence requirements at the most competitive price for taxpayers , and grows thousands of good Australian jobs in the process.
This will ensure Australia secures a future submarine fleet that meets our national defence requirements at the most competitive price for taxpayers , and grows thousands of good Australian jobs in the process. POSITIVE POLICY
, and grows thousands of good Australian jobs in the process. POSITIVE POLICY Immigration – Increasing The Humanitarian Intake
POSITIVE POLICY Immigration – Increasing The Humanitarian Intake Major conflicts in Syria, Iraq and the nations across Africa have seen the number of displaced people fleeing from war, conflict or persecution rise to its highest level since World War II.
Immigration – Increasing The Humanitarian Intake Major conflicts in Syria, Iraq and the nations across Africa have seen the number of displaced people fleeing from war, conflict or persecution rise to its highest level since World War II. The forced displacement of people around the globe is currently at unprecedented levels.
Major conflicts in Syria, Iraq and the nations across Africa have seen the number of displaced people fleeing from war, conflict or persecution rise to its highest level since World War II. The forced displacement of people around the globe is currently at unprecedented levels. By the close of 2015 an estimated 60 million individuals were forcibly displaced globally by persecution, conflict, violence and human rights violations.
By the close of 2015 an estimated 60 million individuals were forcibly displaced globally by persecution, conflict, violence and human rights violations. This is equivalent to one person in every 122 on the planet being displaced by violence and war. Australia is a nation writ large because of migration.
This is equivalent to one person in every 122 on the planet being displaced by violence and war. Australia is a nation writ large because of migration. We should never forget the debt we owe to generations of migrants, and refugees, who in seeking a better life have enriched the lives of all Australians.
Australia is a nation writ large because of migration. We should never forget the debt we owe to generations of migrants, and refugees, who in seeking a better life have enriched the lives of all Australians. There can be no doubt that immigration has unreservedly been one of the secrets of Australian success.
We should never forget the debt we owe to generations of migrants, and refugees, who in seeking a better life have enriched the lives of all Australians. There can be no doubt that immigration has unreservedly been one of the secrets of Australian success. We are proud so many of us are Australians by choice.
There can be no doubt that immigration has unreservedly been one of the secrets of Australian success. We are proud so many of us are Australians by choice. That is why Labor will increase Australia’s annual humanitarian intake to 27,000 by 2025.
We are proud so many of us are Australians by choice. That is why Labor will increase Australia’s annual humanitarian intake to 27,000 by 2025. As part of our commitment to demonstrating leadership in our region, a portion of the program will be dedicated to resettling refugees from the region.
That is why Labor will increase Australia’s annual humanitarian intake to 27,000 by 2025. As part of our commitment to demonstrating leadership in our region, a portion of the program will be dedicated to resettling refugees from the region. This is Labor’s plan to ensure that Australia takes our fair share of refugees.
As part of our commitment to demonstrating leadership in our region, a portion of the program will be dedicated to resettling refugees from the region. This is Labor’s plan to ensure that Australia takes our fair share of refugees. It is a plan that ensures that Australia steps up and fulfils a greater responsibility as a good global citizen; a nation that is responsible in the world and secure at home.
This is Labor’s plan to ensure that Australia takes our fair share of refugees. It is a plan that ensures that Australia steps up and fulfils a greater responsibility as a good global citizen; a nation that is responsible in the world and secure at home. POSITIVE POLICY
It is a plan that ensures that Australia steps up and fulfils a greater responsibility as a good global citizen; a nation that is responsible in the world and secure at home. POSITIVE POLICY Defending Australia – Future Frigates
POSITIVE POLICY Defending Australia – Future Frigates Under Labor, Australia’s Future Frigates will be built, maintained and sustained in Australia.
Defending Australia – Future Frigates Under Labor, Australia’s Future Frigates will be built, maintained and sustained in Australia. For strategic defence reasons it is critical that Australia retains an independent shipbuilding capability here at home.
Under Labor, Australia’s Future Frigates will be built, maintained and sustained in Australia. For strategic defence reasons it is critical that Australia retains an independent shipbuilding capability here at home. Having a truly world class shipbuilding sector will require a commitment to a continuous build program for our Future Frigates to ensure these vessels not only have the best technology at the best price but also maximise efficiency and workforce expertise.
For strategic defence reasons it is critical that Australia retains an independent shipbuilding capability here at home. Having a truly world class shipbuilding sector will require a commitment to a continuous build program for our Future Frigates to ensure these vessels not only have the best technology at the best price but also maximise efficiency and workforce expertise. Labor will provide Australian shipbuilders with the certainty they need to make investments and to recruit and retain the highly-skilled workforce needed to build these vital capabilities for Australia’s defence forces.
Having a truly world class shipbuilding sector will require a commitment to a continuous build program for our Future Frigates to ensure these vessels not only have the best technology at the best price but also maximise efficiency and workforce expertise. Labor will provide Australian shipbuilders with the certainty they need to make investments and to recruit and retain the highly-skilled workforce needed to build these vital capabilities for Australia’s defence forces. Expert advice is unequivocal; that anything less than a commitment to build the Future Frigates in Australia will put jobs at risk, along with our capacity to continue to be a world-class naval shipbuilding industry for the long term.
Labor will provide Australian shipbuilders with the certainty they need to make investments and to recruit and retain the highly-skilled workforce needed to build these vital capabilities for Australia’s defence forces. Expert advice is unequivocal; that anything less than a commitment to build the Future Frigates in Australia will put jobs at risk, along with our capacity to continue to be a world-class naval shipbuilding industry for the long term. POSITIVE POLICY
Expert advice is unequivocal; that anything less than a commitment to build the Future Frigates in Australia will put jobs at risk, along with our capacity to continue to be a world-class naval shipbuilding industry for the long term. POSITIVE POLICY Counter Terrorism under Labor
POSITIVE POLICY Counter Terrorism under Labor Protecting Australians, Defending Human Rights
Counter Terrorism under Labor Protecting Australians, Defending Human Rights There is no greater responsibility of government than to protect the safety and security of its citizens.
Protecting Australians, Defending Human Rights There is no greater responsibility of government than to protect the safety and security of its citizens. Terrorism is an affront to all humanity, and Labor will continue to ensure our nation’s security while upholding the democratic rights and freedoms that Australians have for generations fought to protect.
There is no greater responsibility of government than to protect the safety and security of its citizens. Terrorism is an affront to all humanity, and Labor will continue to ensure our nation’s security while upholding the democratic rights and freedoms that Australians have for generations fought to protect. Proper resourcing and an effective legal framework that gives our security and law enforcement agencies the powers they need to keep us safe are fundamental to Australia’s security environment.
Terrorism is an affront to all humanity, and Labor will continue to ensure our nation’s security while upholding the democratic rights and freedoms that Australians have for generations fought to protect. Proper resourcing and an effective legal framework that gives our security and law enforcement agencies the powers they need to keep us safe are fundamental to Australia’s security environment. Labor will continue to fully support our agencies in their vital work to protect the safety of all Australians and defend our nation’s security.
Proper resourcing and an effective legal framework that gives our security and law enforcement agencies the powers they need to keep us safe are fundamental to Australia’s security environment. Labor will continue to fully support our agencies in their vital work to protect the safety of all Australians and defend our nation’s security. Australians expect transparency and accountability in security and enforcement activities to the greatest extent possible, and Labor will continue to champion those safeguard mechanisms.
Labor will continue to fully support our agencies in their vital work to protect the safety of all Australians and defend our nation’s security. Australians expect transparency and accountability in security and enforcement activities to the greatest extent possible, and Labor will continue to champion those safeguard mechanisms. In ensuring that the rights and freedoms of Australians are protected as well as their physical security, transparency and accountability safeguards also help ensure that Australians have confidence in their security and law enforcement agencies.
Australians expect transparency and accountability in security and enforcement activities to the greatest extent possible, and Labor will continue to champion those safeguard mechanisms. In ensuring that the rights and freedoms of Australians are protected as well as their physical security, transparency and accountability safeguards also help ensure that Australians have confidence in their security and law enforcement agencies. This further reinforces our security because maintaining a close relationship with the community they protect helps our security agencies to carry out their vital role.
In ensuring that the rights and freedoms of Australians are protected as well as their physical security, transparency and accountability safeguards also help ensure that Australians have confidence in their security and law enforcement agencies. This further reinforces our security because maintaining a close relationship with the community they protect helps our security agencies to carry out their vital role. Bipartisanship
This further reinforces our security because maintaining a close relationship with the community they protect helps our security agencies to carry out their vital role. Bipartisanship National security is a bipartisan issue.
Bipartisanship National security is a bipartisan issue. It should always be above politics, as no individual and no party has a monopoly on patriotism.
National security is a bipartisan issue. It should always be above politics, as no individual and no party has a monopoly on patriotism. A Shorten Labor Government will continue to work in a bipartisan way to ensure our nation’s security.
It should always be above politics, as no individual and no party has a monopoly on patriotism. A Shorten Labor Government will continue to work in a bipartisan way to ensure our nation’s security. Throughout the term of the Abbott-Turnbull Government, Labor has worked in a constructive manner through the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security to ensure all proposed national security legislation is fit for purpose.
A Shorten Labor Government will continue to work in a bipartisan way to ensure our nation’s security. Throughout the term of the Abbott-Turnbull Government, Labor has worked in a constructive manner through the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security to ensure all proposed national security legislation is fit for purpose. Following rigorous scrutiny of new laws through the committee process, Labor has achieved significant improvements to national security legislation including the introduction of important safeguards such as the establishment of a Public Interest Advocate in situations where security agencies seek metadata from journalists.
Throughout the term of the Abbott-Turnbull Government, Labor has worked in a constructive manner through the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security to ensure all proposed national security legislation is fit for purpose. Following rigorous scrutiny of new laws through the committee process, Labor has achieved significant improvements to national security legislation including the introduction of important safeguards such as the establishment of a Public Interest Advocate in situations where security agencies seek metadata from journalists. Working in a bipartisan manner, Labor helped to enact over 100 substantive amendments to the national security bills put forward by the Abbott-Turnbull Government, including 26 substantive amendments to the Australian Citizenship Amendment (Allegiance to Australia) Bill 2015.
Following rigorous scrutiny of new laws through the committee process, Labor has achieved significant improvements to national security legislation including the introduction of important safeguards such as the establishment of a Public Interest Advocate in situations where security agencies seek metadata from journalists. Working in a bipartisan manner, Labor helped to enact over 100 substantive amendments to the national security bills put forward by the Abbott-Turnbull Government, including 26 substantive amendments to the Australian Citizenship Amendment (Allegiance to Australia) Bill 2015. In each new round of counter terrorism legislation proposed by the Government, Labor has enhanced oversight and transparency.
Working in a bipartisan manner, Labor helped to enact over 100 substantive amendments to the national security bills put forward by the Abbott-Turnbull Government, including 26 substantive amendments to the Australian Citizenship Amendment (Allegiance to Australia) Bill 2015. In each new round of counter terrorism legislation proposed by the Government, Labor has enhanced oversight and transparency. We have ensured that any new powers are extended for no longer than is necessary, through the application of sunset clauses on some extraordinary powers, and with mandated reviews.
In each new round of counter terrorism legislation proposed by the Government, Labor has enhanced oversight and transparency. We have ensured that any new powers are extended for no longer than is necessary, through the application of sunset clauses on some extraordinary powers, and with mandated reviews. Our focus is about the best interests and safety of Australians.
We have ensured that any new powers are extended for no longer than is necessary, through the application of sunset clauses on some extraordinary powers, and with mandated reviews. Our focus is about the best interests and safety of Australians. Our interest is always in striking the right balance between national security considerations and the fundamental democratic rights and freedoms all Australians cherish.
Our focus is about the best interests and safety of Australians. Our interest is always in striking the right balance between national security considerations and the fundamental democratic rights and freedoms all Australians cherish. Labor will always be mindful that in seeking to protect ourselves from the terrorist threat, we do not undermine the very foundations of our strength that the terrorists want to destroy.
Our interest is always in striking the right balance between national security considerations and the fundamental democratic rights and freedoms all Australians cherish. Labor will always be mindful that in seeking to protect ourselves from the terrorist threat, we do not undermine the very foundations of our strength that the terrorists want to destroy. An Inclusive Approach To National Security
Labor will always be mindful that in seeking to protect ourselves from the terrorist threat, we do not undermine the very foundations of our strength that the terrorists want to destroy. An Inclusive Approach To National Security A Shorten Labor Government will pursue a balanced approach to counter terrorism—drawing on new means, new methods and adapting to new challenges.
An Inclusive Approach To National Security A Shorten Labor Government will pursue a balanced approach to counter terrorism—drawing on new means, new methods and adapting to new challenges. We put our trust in the expertise, professionalism and skill of our security agencies and emergency services personnel, and we should be guided by their advice.
A Shorten Labor Government will pursue a balanced approach to counter terrorism—drawing on new means, new methods and adapting to new challenges. We put our trust in the expertise, professionalism and skill of our security agencies and emergency services personnel, and we should be guided by their advice. Labor believes early intervention and community engagement, working in combination with strong and bipartisan counter terrorism legislation, are all key to preventing vulnerable young Australians being groomed into extremist ideology.
We put our trust in the expertise, professionalism and skill of our security agencies and emergency services personnel, and we should be guided by their advice. Labor believes early intervention and community engagement, working in combination with strong and bipartisan counter terrorism legislation, are all key to preventing vulnerable young Australians being groomed into extremist ideology. As was noted by ASIO director-general Duncan Lewis in mid-2015, “we understand we can’t arrest our way to success. If there is indeed a silver bullet to solving the issue of radicalisation, it is in the area of social cohesion.”
Labor believes early intervention and community engagement, working in combination with strong and bipartisan counter terrorism legislation, are all key to preventing vulnerable young Australians being groomed into extremist ideology. As was noted by ASIO director-general Duncan Lewis in mid-2015, “we understand we can’t arrest our way to success. If there is indeed a silver bullet to solving the issue of radicalisation, it is in the area of social cohesion.” Countering violent extremism programs need appropriate funding, cohesive narratives and they need to provide viable alternatives to disenfranchised young Australians who may be vulnerable to terrorist recruiters.
As was noted by ASIO director-general Duncan Lewis in mid-2015, “we understand we can’t arrest our way to success. If there is indeed a silver bullet to solving the issue of radicalisation, it is in the area of social cohesion.” Countering violent extremism programs need appropriate funding, cohesive narratives and they need to provide viable alternatives to disenfranchised young Australians who may be vulnerable to terrorist recruiters. We must give agencies and communities all the support we can to enhance their capability and to counter the radicalisation of vulnerable youths.
Countering violent extremism programs need appropriate funding, cohesive narratives and they need to provide viable alternatives to disenfranchised young Australians who may be vulnerable to terrorist recruiters. We must give agencies and communities all the support we can to enhance their capability and to counter the radicalisation of vulnerable youths. In addition, Labor will build effective partnerships with other countries to respond to common security challenges, including continuing engagement with the United States and Europe, and further strengthening our ties with our Asian and other regional neighbours.
We must give agencies and communities all the support we can to enhance their capability and to counter the radicalisation of vulnerable youths. In addition, Labor will build effective partnerships with other countries to respond to common security challenges, including continuing engagement with the United States and Europe, and further strengthening our ties with our Asian and other regional neighbours. Strong international institutional arrangements should coordinate international responses to security threats.
In addition, Labor will build effective partnerships with other countries to respond to common security challenges, including continuing engagement with the United States and Europe, and further strengthening our ties with our Asian and other regional neighbours. Strong international institutional arrangements should coordinate international responses to security threats. Labor will respect and uphold these arrangements and actively participate to influence positive outcomes.
Strong international institutional arrangements should coordinate international responses to security threats. Labor will respect and uphold these arrangements and actively participate to influence positive outcomes. Under a Shorten Labor Government, Australia will continue to work directly with regional institutions to strengthen their capacity to deal with terrorist challenges in our region.
Labor will respect and uphold these arrangements and actively participate to influence positive outcomes. Under a Shorten Labor Government, Australia will continue to work directly with regional institutions to strengthen their capacity to deal with terrorist challenges in our region. Labor’s Record
Under a Shorten Labor Government, Australia will continue to work directly with regional institutions to strengthen their capacity to deal with terrorist challenges in our region. Labor’s Record Labor is proud of our record on national security.
Labor’s Record Labor is proud of our record on national security. In Government between 2007 and 2013, we increased funding for public order and safety by hundreds of millions of dollars in real terms.
Labor is proud of our record on national security. In Government between 2007 and 2013, we increased funding for public order and safety by hundreds of millions of dollars in real terms. In December 2008, Prime Minister Rudd delivered Australia’s first National Security Statement to Parliament, setting out our national security challenges and a comprehensive approach to responding to those challenges.
In Government between 2007 and 2013, we increased funding for public order and safety by hundreds of millions of dollars in real terms. In December 2008, Prime Minister Rudd delivered Australia’s first National Security Statement to Parliament, setting out our national security challenges and a comprehensive approach to responding to those challenges. Labor also commissioned and built ASIO’s new purpose-designed headquarters, named after Labor Prime Minister Ben Chifley, who in 1949 signed the directive establishing ASIO.
In December 2008, Prime Minister Rudd delivered Australia’s first National Security Statement to Parliament, setting out our national security challenges and a comprehensive approach to responding to those challenges. Labor also commissioned and built ASIO’s new purpose-designed headquarters, named after Labor Prime Minister Ben Chifley, who in 1949 signed the directive establishing ASIO. In 2010 Labor published a Counter Terrorism White Paper, which outlined a detailed strategy to combat the threat of terrorism, based on four key elements: Analysis: an intelligence-led response to terrorism, driven by a properly connected and properly informed national security community.
Labor also commissioned and built ASIO’s new purpose-designed headquarters, named after Labor Prime Minister Ben Chifley, who in 1949 signed the directive establishing ASIO. In 2010 Labor published a Counter Terrorism White Paper, which outlined a detailed strategy to combat the threat of terrorism, based on four key elements: Analysis: an intelligence-led response to terrorism, driven by a properly connected and properly informed national security community. Protection: taking all necessary and practical action to protect Australia and Australians from terrorism at home and abroad.
In 2010 Labor published a Counter Terrorism White Paper, which outlined a detailed strategy to combat the threat of terrorism, based on four key elements: Analysis: an intelligence-led response to terrorism, driven by a properly connected and properly informed national security community. Protection: taking all necessary and practical action to protect Australia and Australians from terrorism at home and abroad. Response: providing an immediate and targeted response to specific terrorist threats and terrorist attacks should they occur.
Protection: taking all necessary and practical action to protect Australia and Australians from terrorism at home and abroad. Response: providing an immediate and targeted response to specific terrorist threats and terrorist attacks should they occur. Resilience: building a strong and resilient Australian community to resist the development of any form of violent extremism and terrorism on the home front.
Response: providing an immediate and targeted response to specific terrorist threats and terrorist attacks should they occur. Resilience: building a strong and resilient Australian community to resist the development of any form of violent extremism and terrorism on the home front. The White Paper established a Counter Terrorism Control Centre within the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation to create closer links and bring together expertise from across our security, intelligence and law enforcement agencies and focus Australia’s counter terrorism efforts.
Resilience: building a strong and resilient Australian community to resist the development of any form of violent extremism and terrorism on the home front. The White Paper established a Counter Terrorism Control Centre within the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation to create closer links and bring together expertise from across our security, intelligence and law enforcement agencies and focus Australia’s counter terrorism efforts. In addition, Federal Labor has improved cooperation between the Australian Federal Police (AFP), ASIO and the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions.
The White Paper established a Counter Terrorism Control Centre within the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation to create closer links and bring together expertise from across our security, intelligence and law enforcement agencies and focus Australia’s counter terrorism efforts. In addition, Federal Labor has improved cooperation between the Australian Federal Police (AFP), ASIO and the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions. POSITIVE POLICY
In addition, Federal Labor has improved cooperation between the Australian Federal Police (AFP), ASIO and the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions. POSITIVE POLICY Advancing Australian Multiculturalism
In addition, Federal Labor has improved cooperation between the Australian Federal Police (AFP), ASIO and the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions. POSITIVE POLICY Chemical Contamination At Defence Sites
POSITIVE POLICY Chemical Contamination At Defence Sites Labor will establish an intergovernmental taskforce to develop a nationally consistent approach to perfluorinated chemical contamination at Williamtown and other Commonwealth sites.
Chemical Contamination At Defence Sites Labor will establish an intergovernmental taskforce to develop a nationally consistent approach to perfluorinated chemical contamination at Williamtown and other Commonwealth sites. A Shorten Labor Government will provide additional support to address the immediate needs of the Williamtown community as a result of perfluorinated chemical contamination.
Labor will establish an intergovernmental taskforce to develop a nationally consistent approach to perfluorinated chemical contamination at Williamtown and other Commonwealth sites. A Shorten Labor Government will provide additional support to address the immediate needs of the Williamtown community as a result of perfluorinated chemical contamination. Perfluorinated chemical contamination in Williamtown and elsewhere is a serious issue.
A Shorten Labor Government will provide additional support to address the immediate needs of the Williamtown community as a result of perfluorinated chemical contamination. Perfluorinated chemical contamination in Williamtown and elsewhere is a serious issue. We will fund an initial round of 10,000 voluntary blood tests at affected sites across the country, establishing baseline readings to allow for ongoing monitoring of contaminant exposure.
Perfluorinated chemical contamination in Williamtown and elsewhere is a serious issue. We will fund an initial round of 10,000 voluntary blood tests at affected sites across the country, establishing baseline readings to allow for ongoing monitoring of contaminant exposure. At Williamtown, a Shorten Labor Government will: Improve community consultation by establishing a local community liaison officer at RAAF Base Williamtown, ensuring the community has a single point of contact — if you want to speak to Defence, you’ll know who to contact.
We will fund an initial round of 10,000 voluntary blood tests at affected sites across the country, establishing baseline readings to allow for ongoing monitoring of contaminant exposure. At Williamtown, a Shorten Labor Government will: Improve community consultation by establishing a local community liaison officer at RAAF Base Williamtown, ensuring the community has a single point of contact — if you want to speak to Defence, you’ll know who to contact. Fund a study to analyse the impact of perfluorinated chemical contamination on the Williamtown community.
At Williamtown, a Shorten Labor Government will: Improve community consultation by establishing a local community liaison officer at RAAF Base Williamtown, ensuring the community has a single point of contact — if you want to speak to Defence, you’ll know who to contact. Fund a study to analyse the impact of perfluorinated chemical contamination on the Williamtown community. Provide a grant to the NSW Government to connect affected properties within the Williamtown investigation area to town water, as identified by the NSW EPA.
Fund a study to analyse the impact of perfluorinated chemical contamination on the Williamtown community. Provide a grant to the NSW Government to connect affected properties within the Williamtown investigation area to town water, as identified by the NSW EPA. Extend income support for affected commercial fishers until March 2017.
Provide a grant to the NSW Government to connect affected properties within the Williamtown investigation area to town water, as identified by the NSW EPA. Extend income support for affected commercial fishers until March 2017. Advocate for leniency by lending institutions with respect to business and home loan repayments until February 2017 for affected individuals.
Extend income support for affected commercial fishers until March 2017. Advocate for leniency by lending institutions with respect to business and home loan repayments until February 2017 for affected individuals. Seek leniency with respect to licence fee payments until February 2017 for commercial fishing licences.
Advocate for leniency by lending institutions with respect to business and home loan repayments until February 2017 for affected individuals. Seek leniency with respect to licence fee payments until February 2017 for commercial fishing licences. Labor has listened to the local community..
Seek leniency with respect to licence fee payments until February 2017 for commercial fishing licences. Labor has listened to the local community.. We understand their concerns regarding uncoordinated and poorly communicated responses from government
Labor has listened to the local community.. We understand their concerns regarding uncoordinated and poorly communicated responses from government We will rectify this.
We understand their concerns regarding uncoordinated and poorly communicated responses from government We will rectify this. A Shorten Labor Government will develop a nationally consistent approach for screening and health guidelines, assessments, containment, management, standards and remediation protocols for sites that are identified as being contaminated with perfluorinated chemicals.
We will rectify this. A Shorten Labor Government will develop a nationally consistent approach for screening and health guidelines, assessments, containment, management, standards and remediation protocols for sites that are identified as being contaminated with perfluorinated chemicals. We also recognise that perfluorinated chemical contamination is a growing concern at Commonwealth sites around Australia.
A Shorten Labor Government will develop a nationally consistent approach for screening and health guidelines, assessments, containment, management, standards and remediation protocols for sites that are identified as being contaminated with perfluorinated chemicals. We also recognise that perfluorinated chemical contamination is a growing concern at Commonwealth sites around Australia. Defence has identified 18 sites known, or likely, to have used substantial quantities of perfluorinated chemicals on site.
We also recognise that perfluorinated chemical contamination is a growing concern at Commonwealth sites around Australia. Defence has identified 18 sites known, or likely, to have used substantial quantities of perfluorinated chemicals on site. There are also other Commonwealth sites that have, or are suspected of having, perfluorinated residues.
Defence has identified 18 sites known, or likely, to have used substantial quantities of perfluorinated chemicals on site. There are also other Commonwealth sites that have, or are suspected of having, perfluorinated residues. The intergovernmental taskforce will coordinate the response of government agencies to the contamination at RAAF Base Williamtown and other Commonwealth sites.
There are also other Commonwealth sites that have, or are suspected of having, perfluorinated residues. The intergovernmental taskforce will coordinate the response of government agencies to the contamination at RAAF Base Williamtown and other Commonwealth sites. This will ensure that the Federal Government’s response is consistent, coordinated and transparent.
The intergovernmental taskforce will coordinate the response of government agencies to the contamination at RAAF Base Williamtown and other Commonwealth sites. This will ensure that the Federal Government’s response is consistent, coordinated and transparent. POSITIVE POLICY
This will ensure that the Federal Government’s response is consistent, coordinated and transparent. POSITIVE POLICY Immigration – Tourism Visa Reform
POSITIVE POLICY Immigration – Tourism Visa Reform A Shorten Labor Government will undertake an audit of Australia’s tourist visa offering for each of our main target markets, and undertake an assessment of how that offering compares to our major competitors.
Immigration – Tourism Visa Reform A Shorten Labor Government will undertake an audit of Australia’s tourist visa offering for each of our main target markets, and undertake an assessment of how that offering compares to our major competitors. Australia’s position in the Asia-Pacific presents an unparalleled opportunity to respond to the increasing number of Asian visitors, particularly from China, who want to visit Australia.
A Shorten Labor Government will undertake an audit of Australia’s tourist visa offering for each of our main target markets, and undertake an assessment of how that offering compares to our major competitors. Australia’s position in the Asia-Pacific presents an unparalleled opportunity to respond to the increasing number of Asian visitors, particularly from China, who want to visit Australia. However, the tourism industry is increasingly concerned that Australia’s current policy settings around visa charges and the interaction with our border are not conducive to capitalising on our position in the region.
Australia’s position in the Asia-Pacific presents an unparalleled opportunity to respond to the increasing number of Asian visitors, particularly from China, who want to visit Australia. However, the tourism industry is increasingly concerned that Australia’s current policy settings around visa charges and the interaction with our border are not conducive to capitalising on our position in the region. The tourist visa audit will assess the competitiveness of our visa fees, visa processing arrangements and the ease of interaction with the Australian border.
However, the tourism industry is increasingly concerned that Australia’s current policy settings around visa charges and the interaction with our border are not conducive to capitalising on our position in the region. The tourist visa audit will assess the competitiveness of our visa fees, visa processing arrangements and the ease of interaction with the Australian border. In addition, with a view to the growing Chinese market, Labor will review: The cost of the 10-year multiple entry visa so that it is competitive with that for Chinese citizens visiting the US and the EU.
The tourist visa audit will assess the competitiveness of our visa fees, visa processing arrangements and the ease of interaction with the Australian border. In addition, with a view to the growing Chinese market, Labor will review: The cost of the 10-year multiple entry visa so that it is competitive with that for Chinese citizens visiting the US and the EU. Introducing an online visa application, in both English and Mandarin, which can be submitted online at any time.
In addition, with a view to the growing Chinese market, Labor will review: The cost of the 10-year multiple entry visa so that it is competitive with that for Chinese citizens visiting the US and the EU. Introducing an online visa application, in both English and Mandarin, which can be submitted online at any time. Reducing the processing time for visas submitted online to within 48 hours.
Introducing an online visa application, in both English and Mandarin, which can be submitted online at any time. Reducing the processing time for visas submitted online to within 48 hours. The feasibility of reforming the Tourist Refund Scheme by introducing an online, streamlined claiming process based on the Singapore model.
Reducing the processing time for visas submitted online to within 48 hours. The feasibility of reforming the Tourist Refund Scheme by introducing an online, streamlined claiming process based on the Singapore model. The factors which have an impact on passenger facilitation at International Airports, with Perth International Airport to be looked at as a priority.
The feasibility of reforming the Tourist Refund Scheme by introducing an online, streamlined claiming process based on the Singapore model. The factors which have an impact on passenger facilitation at International Airports, with Perth International Airport to be looked at as a priority. POSITIVE POLICY
The factors which have an impact on passenger facilitation at International Airports, with Perth International Airport to be looked at as a priority. POSITIVE POLICY Defence Remuneration Reform
POSITIVE POLICY Defence Remuneration Reform To ensure greater fairness and transparency in remuneration for the Australian Defence Force, a Shorten Labor Government will reform Defence’s Workplace Remuneration Arrangement and the means by which ADF pay and conditions are determined.
Defence Remuneration Reform To ensure greater fairness and transparency in remuneration for the Australian Defence Force, a Shorten Labor Government will reform Defence’s Workplace Remuneration Arrangement and the means by which ADF pay and conditions are determined. Unlike most employees, ADF personnel are not legally entitled to cooperatively negotiate their pay, conditions and terms of employment.
To ensure greater fairness and transparency in remuneration for the Australian Defence Force, a Shorten Labor Government will reform Defence’s Workplace Remuneration Arrangement and the means by which ADF pay and conditions are determined. Unlike most employees, ADF personnel are not legally entitled to cooperatively negotiate their pay, conditions and terms of employment. Instead, proposed wage rises are jointly determined by the Australian Government and the ADF.
Unlike most employees, ADF personnel are not legally entitled to cooperatively negotiate their pay, conditions and terms of employment. Instead, proposed wage rises are jointly determined by the Australian Government and the ADF. These proposals are then approved or rejected by the Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal, which has no arbitral powers in this case and can only approve or reject.
Instead, proposed wage rises are jointly determined by the Australian Government and the ADF. These proposals are then approved or rejected by the Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal, which has no arbitral powers in this case and can only approve or reject. ADF members rely on independent peak associations, such as the Defence Force Welfare Association, to advocate for them in this process.
These proposals are then approved or rejected by the Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal, which has no arbitral powers in this case and can only approve or reject. ADF members rely on independent peak associations, such as the Defence Force Welfare Association, to advocate for them in this process. In 2014, the Abbott-Turnbull Government shockingly botched the pay deal for our sailors, soldiers and air force personnel.
ADF members rely on independent peak associations, such as the Defence Force Welfare Association, to advocate for them in this process. In 2014, the Abbott-Turnbull Government shockingly botched the pay deal for our sailors, soldiers and air force personnel. The Abbott-Turnbull Government’s initial offer consisted of a below inflation pay rise of 1.5 per cent per annum over three years, and cuts to precious recreational and Christmas leave.
In 2014, the Abbott-Turnbull Government shockingly botched the pay deal for our sailors, soldiers and air force personnel. The Abbott-Turnbull Government’s initial offer consisted of a below inflation pay rise of 1.5 per cent per annum over three years, and cuts to precious recreational and Christmas leave. Following a campaign led by the Defence community and supported by Labor, the Liberals ultimately settled on a 2 per cent per annum increase and the maintenance of existing conditions.
The Abbott-Turnbull Government’s initial offer consisted of a below inflation pay rise of 1.5 per cent per annum over three years, and cuts to precious recreational and Christmas leave. Following a campaign led by the Defence community and supported by Labor, the Liberals ultimately settled on a 2 per cent per annum increase and the maintenance of existing conditions. The Liberals’ mishandling of ADF pay highlighted the inadequacies in the current process used to set ADF pay and conditions.
Following a campaign led by the Defence community and supported by Labor, the Liberals ultimately settled on a 2 per cent per annum increase and the maintenance of existing conditions. The Liberals’ mishandling of ADF pay highlighted the inadequacies in the current process used to set ADF pay and conditions. This process was roundly criticised by Defence commentators as being conflicted and non-consultative.
The Liberals’ mishandling of ADF pay highlighted the inadequacies in the current process used to set ADF pay and conditions. This process was roundly criticised by Defence commentators as being conflicted and non-consultative. Labor’s plan
This process was roundly criticised by Defence commentators as being conflicted and non-consultative. Labor’s plan A Shorten Labor Government will provide ADF personnel with a greater voice in the remuneration process by providing appropriate resources for the Defence Force Welfare Association to undertake this role.
Labor’s plan A Shorten Labor Government will provide ADF personnel with a greater voice in the remuneration process by providing appropriate resources for the Defence Force Welfare Association to undertake this role. Labor will safeguard fairness and transparency in the setting of remuneration for the ADF through:
A Shorten Labor Government will provide ADF personnel with a greater voice in the remuneration process by providing appropriate resources for the Defence Force Welfare Association to undertake this role. Labor will safeguard fairness and transparency in the setting of remuneration for the ADF through: The provision of a grant of $100,000 per annum to improve the capacity of the Defence Force Welfare Association to advocate on behalf of ADF members, particularly in relation to remuneration determinations.
Labor will safeguard fairness and transparency in the setting of remuneration for the ADF through: The provision of a grant of $100,000 per annum to improve the capacity of the Defence Force Welfare Association to advocate on behalf of ADF members, particularly in relation to remuneration determinations. Amending, where needed, and in consultation with stakeholders, the timelines and processes by which a future Labor Government would make ADF remuneration determinations.
The provision of a grant of $100,000 per annum to improve the capacity of the Defence Force Welfare Association to advocate on behalf of ADF members, particularly in relation to remuneration determinations. Amending, where needed, and in consultation with stakeholders, the timelines and processes by which a future Labor Government would make ADF remuneration determinations. POSITIVE POLICY
Amending, where needed, and in consultation with stakeholders, the timelines and processes by which a future Labor Government would make ADF remuneration determinations. POSITIVE POLICY Immigration – Mandatory Reporting And More Transparency
POSITIVE POLICY Immigration – Mandatory Reporting And More Transparency A Shorten Labor Government will ensure Australia has a compassionate, humane and safe approach to irregular migration throughout our region.
Immigration – Mandatory Reporting And More Transparency A Shorten Labor Government will ensure Australia has a compassionate, humane and safe approach to irregular migration throughout our region. Labor believes in a compassionate approach to asylum seekers which enables refugees to progress their claims safely and securely.
A Shorten Labor Government will ensure Australia has a compassionate, humane and safe approach to irregular migration throughout our region. Labor believes in a compassionate approach to asylum seekers which enables refugees to progress their claims safely and securely. Labor is absolutely committed to preventing people smuggling and ensuring vulnerable people do not drown at sea.
Labor believes in a compassionate approach to asylum seekers which enables refugees to progress their claims safely and securely. Labor is absolutely committed to preventing people smuggling and ensuring vulnerable people do not drown at sea. Labor’s regional resettlement arrangement has been the most effective deterrent against the ability of criminal people smugglers to prey on vulnerable people.
Labor is absolutely committed to preventing people smuggling and ensuring vulnerable people do not drown at sea. Labor’s regional resettlement arrangement has been the most effective deterrent against the ability of criminal people smugglers to prey on vulnerable people. But processing offshore does not, for one minute, mean we can offshore or outsource our responsibility to treat people fleeing from persecution with humanity.
Labor’s regional resettlement arrangement has been the most effective deterrent against the ability of criminal people smugglers to prey on vulnerable people. But processing offshore does not, for one minute, mean we can offshore or outsource our responsibility to treat people fleeing from persecution with humanity. Vulnerable people should never be subject to degrading violence in Australia's name.
But processing offshore does not, for one minute, mean we can offshore or outsource our responsibility to treat people fleeing from persecution with humanity. Vulnerable people should never be subject to degrading violence in Australia's name. Labor will restore the faith of Australians in our onshore and offshore processing networks by providing independent oversight of facilities, and creating an independent statutory advocate to protect the interests in children seeking asylum.
Vulnerable people should never be subject to degrading violence in Australia's name. Labor will restore the faith of Australians in our onshore and offshore processing networks by providing independent oversight of facilities, and creating an independent statutory advocate to protect the interests in children seeking asylum. We will also legislate mandatory reporting of any instances of abuse of children in immigration detention.
Labor will restore the faith of Australians in our onshore and offshore processing networks by providing independent oversight of facilities, and creating an independent statutory advocate to protect the interests in children seeking asylum. We will also legislate mandatory reporting of any instances of abuse of children in immigration detention. Labor’s policies fulfil Australia’s fundamental desire to be a safe, prosperous nation.
We will also legislate mandatory reporting of any instances of abuse of children in immigration detention. Labor’s policies fulfil Australia’s fundamental desire to be a safe, prosperous nation. Our humane and compassionate policies will keep vulnerable people safe and restore Australia’s place in the world as a respected and responsible global citizen.
Labor’s policies fulfil Australia’s fundamental desire to be a safe, prosperous nation. Our humane and compassionate policies will keep vulnerable people safe and restore Australia’s place in the world as a respected and responsible global citizen. Above all, a Labor Government will fulfil the solemn duty we owe to the youngest people in our nation's care.
Our humane and compassionate policies will keep vulnerable people safe and restore Australia’s place in the world as a respected and responsible global citizen. Above all, a Labor Government will fulfil the solemn duty we owe to the youngest people in our nation's care. POSITIVE POLICY
Above all, a Labor Government will fulfil the solemn duty we owe to the youngest people in our nation's care. POSITIVE POLICY Letting Australian NGO's Do Their Good Work Overseas
POSITIVE POLICY Letting Australian NGO's Do Their Good Work Overseas Social justice and environmental protection play a central role in economic growth and development.
Letting Australian NGO's Do Their Good Work Overseas Social justice and environmental protection play a central role in economic growth and development. It is now well acknowledged that inequality hampers growth.
Social justice and environmental protection play a central role in economic growth and development. It is now well acknowledged that inequality hampers growth. The IMF, OECD, Reserve Bank of England, and various Nobel economists are all saying that more equal growth is good for the rich as well as the poor, and that more equal growth equals longer, stronger, and higher growth.
It is now well acknowledged that inequality hampers growth. The IMF, OECD, Reserve Bank of England, and various Nobel economists are all saying that more equal growth is good for the rich as well as the poor, and that more equal growth equals longer, stronger, and higher growth. It is now undeniable that climate change will have, and in places is already having, a particularly savage effect on developing nations.
The IMF, OECD, Reserve Bank of England, and various Nobel economists are all saying that more equal growth is good for the rich as well as the poor, and that more equal growth equals longer, stronger, and higher growth. It is now undeniable that climate change will have, and in places is already having, a particularly savage effect on developing nations. This includes nations in the Pacific which have contributed little carbon pollution to the atmosphere, but are feeling climate change in their everyday lives already.
It is now undeniable that climate change will have, and in places is already having, a particularly savage effect on developing nations. This includes nations in the Pacific which have contributed little carbon pollution to the atmosphere, but are feeling climate change in their everyday lives already. At the same time we face acute development challenges as millions of people are displaced by conflict across the world.
This includes nations in the Pacific which have contributed little carbon pollution to the atmosphere, but are feeling climate change in their everyday lives already. At the same time we face acute development challenges as millions of people are displaced by conflict across the world. It’s clear that with new global challenges like this, our aid program needs to change too.
At the same time we face acute development challenges as millions of people are displaced by conflict across the world. It’s clear that with new global challenges like this, our aid program needs to change too. That is why future Labor Government will provide greater certainty and more support to Australian NGOs to make sure they are well placed to meet global development challenges.
It’s clear that with new global challenges like this, our aid program needs to change too. That is why future Labor Government will provide greater certainty and more support to Australian NGOs to make sure they are well placed to meet global development challenges. A Shorten Labor Government will provide an additional $30 million a year to the Australian NGO Cooperation Program from 2017-18.
That is why future Labor Government will provide greater certainty and more support to Australian NGOs to make sure they are well placed to meet global development challenges. A Shorten Labor Government will provide an additional $30 million a year to the Australian NGO Cooperation Program from 2017-18. Our commitment is for new and additional funding to the aid program.
A Shorten Labor Government will provide an additional $30 million a year to the Australian NGO Cooperation Program from 2017-18. Our commitment is for new and additional funding to the aid program. Since the 2013 election, the Abbott-Turnbull government has drastically cut aid funding and created a great deal of uncertainty for NGOs.
Our commitment is for new and additional funding to the aid program. Since the 2013 election, the Abbott-Turnbull government has drastically cut aid funding and created a great deal of uncertainty for NGOs. Australian NGOs are among the best in the world.
Since the 2013 election, the Abbott-Turnbull government has drastically cut aid funding and created a great deal of uncertainty for NGOs. Australian NGOs are among the best in the world. They do outstanding work, particularly on policy development and implementation, sharing knowledge and expertise, and measuring and reporting on progress towards sustainable development.
Australian NGOs are among the best in the world. They do outstanding work, particularly on policy development and implementation, sharing knowledge and expertise, and measuring and reporting on progress towards sustainable development. A Shorten Labor Government will provide $10 million each year from our first Budget in 2017-18 to build partnerships, increase the effectiveness of Australian programs, and ensure we are getting the most from every single dollar spent on aid.
They do outstanding work, particularly on policy development and implementation, sharing knowledge and expertise, and measuring and reporting on progress towards sustainable development. A Shorten Labor Government will provide $10 million each year from our first Budget in 2017-18 to build partnerships, increase the effectiveness of Australian programs, and ensure we are getting the most from every single dollar spent on aid. As part of this new program Labor will support planning, research, evaluation and greater collaboration across the sector – with funding available to NGOs, academia, government, and the philanthropic and private sector.
A Shorten Labor Government will provide $10 million each year from our first Budget in 2017-18 to build partnerships, increase the effectiveness of Australian programs, and ensure we are getting the most from every single dollar spent on aid. As part of this new program Labor will support planning, research, evaluation and greater collaboration across the sector – with funding available to NGOs, academia, government, and the philanthropic and private sector. This will mean that we will continue developing our aid evidence base, our measurement and reporting on aid effectiveness, and we will know just how well we are shaping up against our targets.
As part of this new program Labor will support planning, research, evaluation and greater collaboration across the sector – with funding available to NGOs, academia, government, and the philanthropic and private sector. This will mean that we will continue developing our aid evidence base, our measurement and reporting on aid effectiveness, and we will know just how well we are shaping up against our targets. This funding will help us to share with the world the remarkable Australian expertise in areas like anti-corruption and good governance; disability inclusive aid; treating preventable blindness; WASH; and of course, efforts toward improving gender equality.
This will mean that we will continue developing our aid evidence base, our measurement and reporting on aid effectiveness, and we will know just how well we are shaping up against our targets. This funding will help us to share with the world the remarkable Australian expertise in areas like anti-corruption and good governance; disability inclusive aid; treating preventable blindness; WASH; and of course, efforts toward improving gender equality. Labor will also restore accountability to the Australian aid program by reintroducing the annual Ministerial Budget statement or “Blue Book” on overseas aid.
This funding will help us to share with the world the remarkable Australian expertise in areas like anti-corruption and good governance; disability inclusive aid; treating preventable blindness; WASH; and of course, efforts toward improving gender equality. Labor will also restore accountability to the Australian aid program by reintroducing the annual Ministerial Budget statement or “Blue Book” on overseas aid. And we will legislate for transparency and accountability to improve aid effectiveness.
Labor will also restore accountability to the Australian aid program by reintroducing the annual Ministerial Budget statement or “Blue Book” on overseas aid. And we will legislate for transparency and accountability to improve aid effectiveness. Thanks to decisions by the Abbott-Turnbull Government, Australia’s overseas aid program is the weakest it has ever been in our nation’s history.
And we will legislate for transparency and accountability to improve aid effectiveness. Thanks to decisions by the Abbott-Turnbull Government, Australia’s overseas aid program is the weakest it has ever been in our nation’s history. Labor is committed to rebuilding so that we can once again see Australia lead in international development.
Thanks to decisions by the Abbott-Turnbull Government, Australia’s overseas aid program is the weakest it has ever been in our nation’s history. Labor is committed to rebuilding so that we can once again see Australia lead in international development. Labor is committed to supporting Australia’s aid program, not gutting it.
Labor is committed to rebuilding so that we can once again see Australia lead in international development. Labor is committed to supporting Australia’s aid program, not gutting it. POSITIVE POLICY
Labor is committed to supporting Australia’s aid program, not gutting it. POSITIVE POLICY Labor’s Positive Plan For Tourism
POSITIVE POLICY Labor’s Positive Plan For Tourism After three years of neglect and cutbacks by the Liberal Government, Labor will restore tourism to the heart of Australia’s economic narrative, recognising its importance as a super-growth sector for local jobs and the economy.
Labor’s Positive Plan For Tourism After three years of neglect and cutbacks by the Liberal Government, Labor will restore tourism to the heart of Australia’s economic narrative, recognising its importance as a super-growth sector for local jobs and the economy. Tourism is Australia’s largest services export and employs over one million Australians.
After three years of neglect and cutbacks by the Liberal Government, Labor will restore tourism to the heart of Australia’s economic narrative, recognising its importance as a super-growth sector for local jobs and the economy. Tourism is Australia’s largest services export and employs over one million Australians. There are more than 276,000 tourism businesses in Australia, which deliver $94.5 billion in revenue every year.
Tourism is Australia’s largest services export and employs over one million Australians. There are more than 276,000 tourism businesses in Australia, which deliver $94.5 billion in revenue every year. Tourism GDP increased 5.3 per cent in 2014-15, more than three times the growth for the total economy.
There are more than 276,000 tourism businesses in Australia, which deliver $94.5 billion in revenue every year. Tourism GDP increased 5.3 per cent in 2014-15, more than three times the growth for the total economy. This trend is expected to continue over the next 20 years – but a coordinated approach by the Federal Government is essential to realise its full potential.
Tourism GDP increased 5.3 per cent in 2014-15, more than three times the growth for the total economy. This trend is expected to continue over the next 20 years – but a coordinated approach by the Federal Government is essential to realise its full potential. Putting people first in every State and Territory
This trend is expected to continue over the next 20 years – but a coordinated approach by the Federal Government is essential to realise its full potential. Putting people first in every State and Territory Labor will govern for all Australians, in every State and Territory.
Putting people first in every State and Territory Labor will govern for all Australians, in every State and Territory. That's why we've got positive plans to build infrastructure and create jobs for every State and Territory.
Labor will govern for all Australians, in every State and Territory. That's why we've got positive plans to build infrastructure and create jobs for every State and Territory. POSITIVE POLICY
That's why we've got positive plans to build infrastructure and create jobs for every State and Territory. POSITIVE POLICY Labor's Positive Plan For WA
POSITIVE POLICY Labor's Positive Plan For WA Western Australia Labor´s positive policies
Labor's Positive Plan For WA Western Australia Labor´s positive policies A MESSAGE FROM BILL SHORTENI believe Labor’s positive plan is the right one for Western Australia.I believe that when middle and working class Western Australians succeed, the whole of Western Australia will prosper.That’s why I will work every day to deliver for middle and working class families in Western Australia.Western Australia’s economy is going through a difficult transition.As Western Australian families feel the impact of the end of the mining investment boom, Western Australians deserve a Federal Government with a clear plan to transition the economy in a way that protects jobs and improves living standards.Labor has developed more than 100 positive policies to achieve just that.Labor’s plan will build the infrastructure that Western Australia needs to create jobs and drive growth."Labor will build the Perth METRONET, creating 4,000 jobs for Western Australians."It includes protecting Medicare, keeping medicine affordable and investing in hospitals.It includes record investment in schools, scrapping the Liberals’ plans for $100,000 degrees and reforming TAFE.Labor’s plan includes protecting penalty rates, scrapping the Liberals’ harsh and unfair cuts to Paid Parental Leave and Family Tax Benefits and giving families immediate child care relief.On 2 July, Western Australians will have a choice between Labor’s positive plan and the Liberals’ plan for another round of harsh and unfair cuts – all so Malcolm Turnbull can give a tax cut to big business.My commitment to Western Australia at this election is that a Shorten Labor Government will always put people first.I invite you to read more about Labor’s positive policies atwww.100positivepolicies.org.auBill Shorten
Western Australia Labor´s positive policies A MESSAGE FROM BILL SHORTENI believe Labor’s positive plan is the right one for Western Australia.I believe that when middle and working class Western Australians succeed, the whole of Western Australia will prosper.That’s why I will work every day to deliver for middle and working class families in Western Australia.Western Australia’s economy is going through a difficult transition.As Western Australian families feel the impact of the end of the mining investment boom, Western Australians deserve a Federal Government with a clear plan to transition the economy in a way that protects jobs and improves living standards.Labor has developed more than 100 positive policies to achieve just that.Labor’s plan will build the infrastructure that Western Australia needs to create jobs and drive growth."Labor will build the Perth METRONET, creating 4,000 jobs for Western Australians."It includes protecting Medicare, keeping medicine affordable and investing in hospitals.It includes record investment in schools, scrapping the Liberals’ plans for $100,000 degrees and reforming TAFE.Labor’s plan includes protecting penalty rates, scrapping the Liberals’ harsh and unfair cuts to Paid Parental Leave and Family Tax Benefits and giving families immediate child care relief.On 2 July, Western Australians will have a choice between Labor’s positive plan and the Liberals’ plan for another round of harsh and unfair cuts – all so Malcolm Turnbull can give a tax cut to big business.My commitment to Western Australia at this election is that a Shorten Labor Government will always put people first.I invite you to read more about Labor’s positive policies atwww.100positivepolicies.org.auBill Shorten LABOR’S PLAN TO PROTECT WESTERN AUSTRALIAN JOBS TODAY AND CREATE THE JOBS OF THE FUTURE
A MESSAGE FROM BILL SHORTENI believe Labor’s positive plan is the right one for Western Australia.I believe that when middle and working class Western Australians succeed, the whole of Western Australia will prosper.That’s why I will work every day to deliver for middle and working class families in Western Australia.Western Australia’s economy is going through a difficult transition.As Western Australian families feel the impact of the end of the mining investment boom, Western Australians deserve a Federal Government with a clear plan to transition the economy in a way that protects jobs and improves living standards.Labor has developed more than 100 positive policies to achieve just that.Labor’s plan will build the infrastructure that Western Australia needs to create jobs and drive growth."Labor will build the Perth METRONET, creating 4,000 jobs for Western Australians."It includes protecting Medicare, keeping medicine affordable and investing in hospitals.It includes record investment in schools, scrapping the Liberals’ plans for $100,000 degrees and reforming TAFE.Labor’s plan includes protecting penalty rates, scrapping the Liberals’ harsh and unfair cuts to Paid Parental Leave and Family Tax Benefits and giving families immediate child care relief.On 2 July, Western Australians will have a choice between Labor’s positive plan and the Liberals’ plan for another round of harsh and unfair cuts – all so Malcolm Turnbull can give a tax cut to big business.My commitment to Western Australia at this election is that a Shorten Labor Government will always put people first.I invite you to read more about Labor’s positive policies atwww.100positivepolicies.org.auBill Shorten LABOR’S PLAN TO PROTECT WESTERN AUSTRALIAN JOBS TODAY AND CREATE THE JOBS OF THE FUTURE Western Australia’s economy is in transition.
LABOR’S PLAN TO PROTECT WESTERN AUSTRALIAN JOBS TODAY AND CREATE THE JOBS OF THE FUTURE Western Australia’s economy is in transition. As the mining investment boom declines, Labor is investing in the job-creating infrastructure that will create jobs and drive Western Australia’s economy for the next generation.
Western Australia’s economy is in transition. As the mining investment boom declines, Labor is investing in the job-creating infrastructure that will create jobs and drive Western Australia’s economy for the next generation. BUILDING THE INFRASTRUCTURE WESTERN AUSTRALIA NEEDS
As the mining investment boom declines, Labor is investing in the job-creating infrastructure that will create jobs and drive Western Australia’s economy for the next generation. BUILDING THE INFRASTRUCTURE WESTERN AUSTRALIA NEEDS Labor is building the infrastructure that Western Australia needs.
BUILDING THE INFRASTRUCTURE WESTERN AUSTRALIA NEEDS Labor is building the infrastructure that Western Australia needs. Labor will contribute: $1 billion to plan and build Perth’s METRONET, which will create 4,000 jobs for Western Australia.
Labor is building the infrastructure that Western Australia needs. Labor will contribute: $1 billion to plan and build Perth’s METRONET, which will create 4,000 jobs for Western Australia. $80 million to build the North Lake Bridge.
Labor will contribute: $1 billion to plan and build Perth’s METRONET, which will create 4,000 jobs for Western Australia. $80 million to build the North Lake Bridge. $45 million for the Wanneroo Road upgrade, which will create around 230 jobs for Western Australia.
$80 million to build the North Lake Bridge. $45 million for the Wanneroo Road upgrade, which will create around 230 jobs for Western Australia. $59 million for the High Street Fremantle upgrade, creating around 150 jobs in Western Australia.
$45 million for the Wanneroo Road upgrade, which will create around 230 jobs for Western Australia. $59 million for the High Street Fremantle upgrade, creating around 150 jobs in Western Australia. $25 million for Denny Avenue grade separation project.
$59 million for the High Street Fremantle upgrade, creating around 150 jobs in Western Australia. $25 million for Denny Avenue grade separation project. $3 million for roadworks at Scarborough Beach Road.
$25 million for Denny Avenue grade separation project. $3 million for roadworks at Scarborough Beach Road. $1 million for Bayswater Train Station.
$3 million for roadworks at Scarborough Beach Road. $1 million for Bayswater Train Station. $2 million for Kwinana Outer Harbour logistics planning.
$1 million for Bayswater Train Station. $2 million for Kwinana Outer Harbour logistics planning. Labor is committed to ensuring one in ten jobs on our priority projects will be filled by new apprentices – so young Western Australians can learn the skills they need for the jobs of the future.
$2 million for Kwinana Outer Harbour logistics planning. Labor is committed to ensuring one in ten jobs on our priority projects will be filled by new apprentices – so young Western Australians can learn the skills they need for the jobs of the future. PROTECTING PENALTY RATES
Labor is committed to ensuring one in ten jobs on our priority projects will be filled by new apprentices – so young Western Australians can learn the skills they need for the jobs of the future. PROTECTING PENALTY RATES It is clear that the Liberals want to see weekend penalty rates reduced.
PROTECTING PENALTY RATES It is clear that the Liberals want to see weekend penalty rates reduced. Labor does not want some of our lowest paid workers to be forced to take a pay cut.
It is clear that the Liberals want to see weekend penalty rates reduced. Labor does not want some of our lowest paid workers to be forced to take a pay cut. Labor will intervene in proceedings in the Fair Work Commission to protect weekend penalty rates.
Labor does not want some of our lowest paid workers to be forced to take a pay cut. Labor will intervene in proceedings in the Fair Work Commission to protect weekend penalty rates. COMPLETING THE NBN
Labor will intervene in proceedings in the Fair Work Commission to protect weekend penalty rates. COMPLETING THE NBN Labor will fix Malcolm Turnbull’s NBN mess and build the NBN Western Australia needs to create the jobs of the future. Under Labor, more than 133,000 more WA households will get fibre-to-the-premises than they will under the Liberals.
COMPLETING THE NBN Labor will fix Malcolm Turnbull’s NBN mess and build the NBN Western Australia needs to create the jobs of the future. Under Labor, more than 133,000 more WA households will get fibre-to-the-premises than they will under the Liberals. DRIVING INNOVATION IN OUR REGIONS
Labor will fix Malcolm Turnbull’s NBN mess and build the NBN Western Australia needs to create the jobs of the future. Under Labor, more than 133,000 more WA households will get fibre-to-the-premises than they will under the Liberals. DRIVING INNOVATION IN OUR REGIONS Currently, around two-thirds of Australia’s startup activity takes place in just one city: Sydney.
DRIVING INNOVATION IN OUR REGIONS Currently, around two-thirds of Australia’s startup activity takes place in just one city: Sydney. Labor will create a Regional Innovation Fund, which will kick-start a range of initiatives to expand the role of Australia’s regions in contributing to the national innovation effort.
Currently, around two-thirds of Australia’s startup activity takes place in just one city: Sydney. Labor will create a Regional Innovation Fund, which will kick-start a range of initiatives to expand the role of Australia’s regions in contributing to the national innovation effort. Labor will fund the establishment of up to 20 new accelerators in universities or TAFEs in regions around the country.
Labor will create a Regional Innovation Fund, which will kick-start a range of initiatives to expand the role of Australia’s regions in contributing to the national innovation effort. Labor will fund the establishment of up to 20 new accelerators in universities or TAFEs in regions around the country. This means students that live outside Perth will get access to resources often limited to people living in the big cities.
Labor will fund the establishment of up to 20 new accelerators in universities or TAFEs in regions around the country. This means students that live outside Perth will get access to resources often limited to people living in the big cities. NORTHERN AUSTRALIA TOURISM FUND
This means students that live outside Perth will get access to resources often limited to people living in the big cities. NORTHERN AUSTRALIA TOURISM FUND Labor’s Northern Australia Tourism fund will help build the tourism infrastructure that northern Western Australia needs to grow the sector and create jobs.
NORTHERN AUSTRALIA TOURISM FUND Labor’s Northern Australia Tourism fund will help build the tourism infrastructure that northern Western Australia needs to grow the sector and create jobs. INDIGENOUS RANGERS
Labor’s Northern Australia Tourism fund will help build the tourism infrastructure that northern Western Australia needs to grow the sector and create jobs. INDIGENOUS RANGERS Labor will double the number of Indigenous Rangers working under the Working on Country Program.
INDIGENOUS RANGERS Labor will double the number of Indigenous Rangers working under the Working on Country Program. This means more Indigenous Australians in Western Australia will have the opportunity to have their work on country recognised as paid employment, whilst at the same time protecting the natural and cultural treasures of Western Australia.
Labor will double the number of Indigenous Rangers working under the Working on Country Program. This means more Indigenous Australians in Western Australia will have the opportunity to have their work on country recognised as paid employment, whilst at the same time protecting the natural and cultural treasures of Western Australia. LABOR’S PLAN TO STOP THE PRIVATISATION  OF MEDICARE
This means more Indigenous Australians in Western Australia will have the opportunity to have their work on country recognised as paid employment, whilst at the same time protecting the natural and cultural treasures of Western Australia. LABOR’S PLAN TO STOP THE PRIVATISATION  OF MEDICARE First they tried to introduce a GP Tax, then they tried to introduce a GP Tax by stealth by freezing the Medicare Benefits Schedule.
LABOR’S PLAN TO STOP THE PRIVATISATION  OF MEDICARE First they tried to introduce a GP Tax, then they tried to introduce a GP Tax by stealth by freezing the Medicare Benefits Schedule. The Liberals have done all they can to destroy Medicare.
First they tried to introduce a GP Tax, then they tried to introduce a GP Tax by stealth by freezing the Medicare Benefits Schedule. The Liberals have done all they can to destroy Medicare. By contrast, Labor has a positive plan to protect Medicare and ensure our world class universal health care system continues to deliver good health outcomes for every Australian into the future.
The Liberals have done all they can to destroy Medicare. By contrast, Labor has a positive plan to protect Medicare and ensure our world class universal health care system continues to deliver good health outcomes for every Australian into the future. PROTECTING MEDICARE
By contrast, Labor has a positive plan to protect Medicare and ensure our world class universal health care system continues to deliver good health outcomes for every Australian into the future. PROTECTING MEDICARE Labor built Medicare and we will fight to protect it.
PROTECTING MEDICARE Labor built Medicare and we will fight to protect it. Labor will reverse the Government’s freeze on the Medicare Benefits Schedule.
Labor built Medicare and we will fight to protect it. Labor will reverse the Government’s freeze on the Medicare Benefits Schedule. This means an average family in Western Australia with two children will be around $400 better off under Labor.
Labor will reverse the Government’s freeze on the Medicare Benefits Schedule. This means an average family in Western Australia with two children will be around $400 better off under Labor. Labor will fight the Liberals’ attempts to privatise Medicare.
This means an average family in Western Australia with two children will be around $400 better off under Labor. Labor will fight the Liberals’ attempts to privatise Medicare. SCRAPPING THE MEDICINE PRICE HIKE
Labor will fight the Liberals’ attempts to privatise Medicare. SCRAPPING THE MEDICINE PRICE HIKE Labor will scrap the Liberal’s medicine price hike and ensure medicine remains affordable for middle and working class families.
SCRAPPING THE MEDICINE PRICE HIKE Labor will scrap the Liberal’s medicine price hike and ensure medicine remains affordable for middle and working class families. Under the Liberals, medicine will go up by as much as $5 per script.
Labor will scrap the Liberal’s medicine price hike and ensure medicine remains affordable for middle and working class families. Under the Liberals, medicine will go up by as much as $5 per script. This means that under Labor, medicines will be more affordable than under Malcolm Turnbull.
Under the Liberals, medicine will go up by as much as $5 per script. This means that under Labor, medicines will be more affordable than under Malcolm Turnbull. INVESTING IN HOSPITALS
This means that under Labor, medicines will be more affordable than under Malcolm Turnbull. INVESTING IN HOSPITALS Labor will increase funding for Western Australian hospitals over the next four years.
INVESTING IN HOSPITALS Labor will increase funding for Western Australian hospitals over the next four years. This will reduce waiting times for elective surgery and in emergency departments.
Labor will increase funding for Western Australian hospitals over the next four years. This will reduce waiting times for elective surgery and in emergency departments. Under Labor, hospitals in Western Australia can expect to receive around $220 million more than they would under the Liberals.
This will reduce waiting times for elective surgery and in emergency departments. Under Labor, hospitals in Western Australia can expect to receive around $220 million more than they would under the Liberals. INNOVATION IN HEALTH CARE
Under Labor, hospitals in Western Australia can expect to receive around $220 million more than they would under the Liberals. INNOVATION IN HEALTH CARE Because of Labor, Australia has one of the best healthcare systems in the world.
INNOVATION IN HEALTH CARE Because of Labor, Australia has one of the best healthcare systems in the world. But Australia’s health care system continues to face significant challenges.
Because of Labor, Australia has one of the best healthcare systems in the world. But Australia’s health care system continues to face significant challenges. An ageing population, growing health inequality among many groups, as well as locations of disadvantage, mean that Australia requires new approaches to care.
But Australia’s health care system continues to face significant challenges. An ageing population, growing health inequality among many groups, as well as locations of disadvantage, mean that Australia requires new approaches to care. If elected, a Shorten Labor Government will provide an additional $100 million over two years to develop, pilot and roll out new models of primary care around Australia.
An ageing population, growing health inequality among many groups, as well as locations of disadvantage, mean that Australia requires new approaches to care. If elected, a Shorten Labor Government will provide an additional $100 million over two years to develop, pilot and roll out new models of primary care around Australia. LIFE SAVING MEDICAL RESEARCH AND CARE
If elected, a Shorten Labor Government will provide an additional $100 million over two years to develop, pilot and roll out new models of primary care around Australia. LIFE SAVING MEDICAL RESEARCH AND CARE Labor will invest in life saving research and care for those Western Australians suffering from chronic disease.
LIFE SAVING MEDICAL RESEARCH AND CARE Labor will invest in life saving research and care for those Western Australians suffering from chronic disease. These commitments include: $10.6 million to increase the number of prostate cancer nurses.
Labor will invest in life saving research and care for those Western Australians suffering from chronic disease. These commitments include: $10.6 million to increase the number of prostate cancer nurses. $8 million for ovarian cancer research.
These commitments include: $10.6 million to increase the number of prostate cancer nurses. $8 million for ovarian cancer research. $7 million to assist women with breast cancer. in rural areas and with secondary breast cancer.
$8 million for ovarian cancer research. $7 million to assist women with breast cancer. in rural areas and with secondary breast cancer. $1.1 million to assist people managing allergic diseases.
$7 million to assist women with breast cancer. in rural areas and with secondary breast cancer. $1.1 million to assist people managing allergic diseases. $4 million to improve care and support for people suffering from Motor Neurone Disease.
$1.1 million to assist people managing allergic diseases. $4 million to improve care and support for people suffering from Motor Neurone Disease. LABOR’S PLAN FOR SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITIES  AND TAFE
$4 million to improve care and support for people suffering from Motor Neurone Disease. LABOR’S PLAN FOR SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITIES  AND TAFE With an economy in transition, Western Australia’s future prosperity depends more than ever on the quality of our education system.
LABOR’S PLAN FOR SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITIES  AND TAFE With an economy in transition, Western Australia’s future prosperity depends more than ever on the quality of our education system. Australia can’t be an innovation nation without a world class education system.
With an economy in transition, Western Australia’s future prosperity depends more than ever on the quality of our education system. Australia can’t be an innovation nation without a world class education system. Labor will make the targeted, needs-based investments we need to give every Western Australian child the chance to reach their potential and get ahead in the knowledge economy.
Australia can’t be an innovation nation without a world class education system. Labor will make the targeted, needs-based investments we need to give every Western Australian child the chance to reach their potential and get ahead in the knowledge economy. IMPROVING WESTERN AUSTRALIAN SCHOOLS YOUR CHILD. OUR FUTURE
Labor will make the targeted, needs-based investments we need to give every Western Australian child the chance to reach their potential and get ahead in the knowledge economy. IMPROVING WESTERN AUSTRALIAN SCHOOLS YOUR CHILD. OUR FUTURE Labor’s Your Child. Our Future plan aims to put Australia’s schools back among the very best in the world.
IMPROVING WESTERN AUSTRALIAN SCHOOLS YOUR CHILD. OUR FUTURE Labor’s Your Child. Our Future plan aims to put Australia’s schools back among the very best in the world. Every student in every school will be supported to achieve their best through investment in: More one-on-one support.
Labor’s Your Child. Our Future plan aims to put Australia’s schools back among the very best in the world. Every student in every school will be supported to achieve their best through investment in: More one-on-one support. Better remedial literacy and numeracy programs - and more extension options.
Every student in every school will be supported to achieve their best through investment in: More one-on-one support. Better remedial literacy and numeracy programs - and more extension options. Early intervention programs in every school.
Better remedial literacy and numeracy programs - and more extension options. Early intervention programs in every school. Improved Year 12 retention – supported by more vocational pathways.
Early intervention programs in every school. Improved Year 12 retention – supported by more vocational pathways. Better access to allied health support – like speech and occupational therapists.
Improved Year 12 retention – supported by more vocational pathways. Better access to allied health support – like speech and occupational therapists. Labor’s investment is targeted to improve the results of those students who need it most, including students with disability, Indigenous students, students in regional and rural areas, and students from low socio-economic backgrounds.
Better access to allied health support – like speech and occupational therapists. Labor’s investment is targeted to improve the results of those students who need it most, including students with disability, Indigenous students, students in regional and rural areas, and students from low socio-economic backgrounds. Labor’s policy is a $36 billion investment in our nation’s schools over the next decade, including $330 million more in targeted, needs-based funding for Western Australian schools in 2018 and 2019 alone, compared to the Liberals.
Labor’s investment is targeted to improve the results of those students who need it most, including students with disability, Indigenous students, students in regional and rural areas, and students from low socio-economic backgrounds. Labor’s policy is a $36 billion investment in our nation’s schools over the next decade, including $330 million more in targeted, needs-based funding for Western Australian schools in 2018 and 2019 alone, compared to the Liberals. Labor will also support the Stars Foundation to increase the number of young Indigenous women completing Year 12.
Labor’s policy is a $36 billion investment in our nation’s schools over the next decade, including $330 million more in targeted, needs-based funding for Western Australian schools in 2018 and 2019 alone, compared to the Liberals. Labor will also support the Stars Foundation to increase the number of young Indigenous women completing Year 12. KEEPING OUR UNIVERSITIES OPEN TO ALL
Labor will also support the Stars Foundation to increase the number of young Indigenous women completing Year 12. KEEPING OUR UNIVERSITIES OPEN TO ALL Western Australia won’t have a strong economy if students are forced to pay for $100,000 degrees.
KEEPING OUR UNIVERSITIES OPEN TO ALL Western Australia won’t have a strong economy if students are forced to pay for $100,000 degrees. Under the Liberals, many students will be priced out of university – no matter how bright they are.
Western Australia won’t have a strong economy if students are forced to pay for $100,000 degrees. Under the Liberals, many students will be priced out of university – no matter how bright they are. Labor will deliver a Student Funding Guarantee - removing the need for higher fees.
Under the Liberals, many students will be priced out of university – no matter how bright they are. Labor will deliver a Student Funding Guarantee - removing the need for higher fees. With Labor, students will be able to study at the University of Western Australia, Edith Cowan University and Curtin University based on good marks and hard work, not their bank balance.
Labor will deliver a Student Funding Guarantee - removing the need for higher fees. With Labor, students will be able to study at the University of Western Australia, Edith Cowan University and Curtin University based on good marks and hard work, not their bank balance. PROTECTING TAFE - STRENGTHENING VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
With Labor, students will be able to study at the University of Western Australia, Edith Cowan University and Curtin University based on good marks and hard work, not their bank balance. PROTECTING TAFE - STRENGTHENING VOCATIONAL EDUCATION Labor will protect TAFE by introducing a TAFE Funding Guarantee that will ensure a minimum proportion of vocational education funding stays with TAFE.
PROTECTING TAFE - STRENGTHENING VOCATIONAL EDUCATION Labor will protect TAFE by introducing a TAFE Funding Guarantee that will ensure a minimum proportion of vocational education funding stays with TAFE. Labor will also undertake a comprehensive National Vocational Education and Training Sector Review to make sure the system is meeting the needs of students and employers, weed out dodgy providers and enforce strong standards.
Labor will protect TAFE by introducing a TAFE Funding Guarantee that will ensure a minimum proportion of vocational education funding stays with TAFE. Labor will also undertake a comprehensive National Vocational Education and Training Sector Review to make sure the system is meeting the needs of students and employers, weed out dodgy providers and enforce strong standards. SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHS
Labor will also undertake a comprehensive National Vocational Education and Training Sector Review to make sure the system is meeting the needs of students and employers, weed out dodgy providers and enforce strong standards. SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHS Seventy-five per cent of the fastest growing occupations will require skills in science, technology, engineering and maths – STEM.
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHS Seventy-five per cent of the fastest growing occupations will require skills in science, technology, engineering and maths – STEM. Nationally, Labor will provide 25,000 teaching scholarships for recent STEM graduates and support 25,000 existing teachers to up-skill.
Seventy-five per cent of the fastest growing occupations will require skills in science, technology, engineering and maths – STEM. Nationally, Labor will provide 25,000 teaching scholarships for recent STEM graduates and support 25,000 existing teachers to up-skill. This will mean around 5,000 new or up-skilled STEM teachers for Western Australian schools. Labor will also provide 100,000 STEM Award Degrees – meaning students who graduate from certain STEM courses will do so without a HECS debt.
Nationally, Labor will provide 25,000 teaching scholarships for recent STEM graduates and support 25,000 existing teachers to up-skill. This will mean around 5,000 new or up-skilled STEM teachers for Western Australian schools. Labor will also provide 100,000 STEM Award Degrees – meaning students who graduate from certain STEM courses will do so without a HECS debt. Labor will also make sure all Western Australian students have the opportunity to learn coding – an essential skill for the future workforce.
This will mean around 5,000 new or up-skilled STEM teachers for Western Australian schools. Labor will also provide 100,000 STEM Award Degrees – meaning students who graduate from certain STEM courses will do so without a HECS debt. Labor will also make sure all Western Australian students have the opportunity to learn coding – an essential skill for the future workforce. LABOR’S PLAN FOR STRONG FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES
Labor will also make sure all Western Australian students have the opportunity to learn coding – an essential skill for the future workforce. LABOR’S PLAN FOR STRONG FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES Labor believes that when middle and working class families are succeeding, Australia succeeds.
LABOR’S PLAN FOR STRONG FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES Labor believes that when middle and working class families are succeeding, Australia succeeds. That is why Labor has a plan to protect the living standards of middle and working class families.
Labor believes that when middle and working class families are succeeding, Australia succeeds. That is why Labor has a plan to protect the living standards of middle and working class families. Labor believes in budget repair, but unlike the Liberals we will not be fixing the Malcolm Turnbull’s budget mess by attacking the family budget.
That is why Labor has a plan to protect the living standards of middle and working class families. Labor believes in budget repair, but unlike the Liberals we will not be fixing the Malcolm Turnbull’s budget mess by attacking the family budget. CHILD CARE
Labor believes in budget repair, but unlike the Liberals we will not be fixing the Malcolm Turnbull’s budget mess by attacking the family budget. CHILD CARE Every one of the 38,800 families in Western Australia that rely on the Child Care Benefit will be better off under Labor.
CHILD CARE Every one of the 38,800 families in Western Australia that rely on the Child Care Benefit will be better off under Labor. From 1 January 2017 Labor will increase the Child Care Benefit by 15 per cent.
Every one of the 38,800 families in Western Australia that rely on the Child Care Benefit will be better off under Labor. From 1 January 2017 Labor will increase the Child Care Benefit by 15 per cent. This is an increase of up to $31 per child per week, or up to $1,627 per child per year.
From 1 January 2017 Labor will increase the Child Care Benefit by 15 per cent. This is an increase of up to $31 per child per week, or up to $1,627 per child per year. Many of the 61,310 families in Western Australia that rely on the Child Care Rebate will be up to $2,500 better off per child per year with Labor’s plan to increase the Child Care Rebate cap from $7,500 to $10,000 from 1 January 2017.
This is an increase of up to $31 per child per week, or up to $1,627 per child per year. Many of the 61,310 families in Western Australia that rely on the Child Care Rebate will be up to $2,500 better off per child per year with Labor’s plan to increase the Child Care Rebate cap from $7,500 to $10,000 from 1 January 2017. PAID PARENTAL LEAVE
Many of the 61,310 families in Western Australia that rely on the Child Care Rebate will be up to $2,500 better off per child per year with Labor’s plan to increase the Child Care Rebate cap from $7,500 to $10,000 from 1 January 2017. PAID PARENTAL LEAVE Labor will scrap the Liberals’ plan to cut Paid Parental Leave to around 80,000 new mums each year.
PAID PARENTAL LEAVE Labor will scrap the Liberals’ plan to cut Paid Parental Leave to around 80,000 new mums each year. Under Labor, parents will be as much as $11,800 better off when they have a baby.
Labor will scrap the Liberals’ plan to cut Paid Parental Leave to around 80,000 new mums each year. Under Labor, parents will be as much as $11,800 better off when they have a baby. FAMILY TAX BENEFITS
Under Labor, parents will be as much as $11,800 better off when they have a baby. FAMILY TAX BENEFITS Labor will oppose the Government’s harsh cuts to Family Tax Benefits.
FAMILY TAX BENEFITS Labor will oppose the Government’s harsh cuts to Family Tax Benefits. Under Labor, families earning less than $100,000 will maintain their FTB at current rates.
Labor will oppose the Government’s harsh cuts to Family Tax Benefits. Under Labor, families earning less than $100,000 will maintain their FTB at current rates. Families earning over $100,000 will have a modest reduction of 50 per cent of their FTB-A end of year supplement.
Under Labor, families earning less than $100,000 will maintain their FTB at current rates. Families earning over $100,000 will have a modest reduction of 50 per cent of their FTB-A end of year supplement. Under Labor, a couple with a single income of $85,000 and two children in primary school will be around $1,300 better off each year.
Families earning over $100,000 will have a modest reduction of 50 per cent of their FTB-A end of year supplement. Under Labor, a couple with a single income of $85,000 and two children in primary school will be around $1,300 better off each year. A sole parent with income of $65,000 and two children in high school will be around $3,000 better off each year under Labor.
Under Labor, a couple with a single income of $85,000 and two children in primary school will be around $1,300 better off each year. A sole parent with income of $65,000 and two children in high school will be around $3,000 better off each year under Labor. THE LIBERALS HAVE TAKEN WA  FOR GRANTED
A sole parent with income of $65,000 and two children in high school will be around $3,000 better off each year under Labor. THE LIBERALS HAVE TAKEN WA  FOR GRANTED Under the Liberals, Western Australians have been through three years of harsh cuts, chaos and broken promises.
THE LIBERALS HAVE TAKEN WA  FOR GRANTED Under the Liberals, Western Australians have been through three years of harsh cuts, chaos and broken promises. Cuts to schools and universities, cuts to Medicare, cuts to Family Tax Benefits and cuts to pensions.
Under the Liberals, Western Australians have been through three years of harsh cuts, chaos and broken promises. Cuts to schools and universities, cuts to Medicare, cuts to Family Tax Benefits and cuts to pensions. This is the legacy of the Abbott-Turnbull Government.
Cuts to schools and universities, cuts to Medicare, cuts to Family Tax Benefits and cuts to pensions. This is the legacy of the Abbott-Turnbull Government. RISING UNEMPLOYMENT
This is the legacy of the Abbott-Turnbull Government. RISING UNEMPLOYMENT Since the Liberals were elected, the unemployment rate has skyrocketed from 4.6 per cent to 5.6 per cent.
RISING UNEMPLOYMENT Since the Liberals were elected, the unemployment rate has skyrocketed from 4.6 per cent to 5.6 per cent. There are 15,900 more Western Australians lining the unemployment queues since 2013. 29,200 full time jobs have been lost under the Liberals.
Since the Liberals were elected, the unemployment rate has skyrocketed from 4.6 per cent to 5.6 per cent. There are 15,900 more Western Australians lining the unemployment queues since 2013. 29,200 full time jobs have been lost under the Liberals. There are now 700 fewer apprentices in Western Australia than there were in 2013.
There are 15,900 more Western Australians lining the unemployment queues since 2013. 29,200 full time jobs have been lost under the Liberals. There are now 700 fewer apprentices in Western Australia than there were in 2013. CUTS TO SCHOOLS
There are now 700 fewer apprentices in Western Australia than there were in 2013. CUTS TO SCHOOLS The Liberals have cut more than $3.1 billion from Western Australian schools.
CUTS TO SCHOOLS The Liberals have cut more than $3.1 billion from Western Australian schools. This means larger classes, less personal attention and fewer resources for students.
The Liberals have cut more than $3.1 billion from Western Australian schools. This means larger classes, less personal attention and fewer resources for students. It means Indigenous students, students with disability or additional learning needs and students from low socio-economic backgrounds will miss out on the support they need to achieve their best.
This means larger classes, less personal attention and fewer resources for students. It means Indigenous students, students with disability or additional learning needs and students from low socio-economic backgrounds will miss out on the support they need to achieve their best. CUTS TO UNIVERSITIES
It means Indigenous students, students with disability or additional learning needs and students from low socio-economic backgrounds will miss out on the support they need to achieve their best. CUTS TO UNIVERSITIES Since 2013, the Liberals have ripped nearly $600 million from Western Australian universities.
CUTS TO UNIVERSITIES Since 2013, the Liberals have ripped nearly $600 million from Western Australian universities. If the Liberals get their way, students in Western Australia would be facing fees of up to $100,000 for degrees.
Since 2013, the Liberals have ripped nearly $600 million from Western Australian universities. If the Liberals get their way, students in Western Australia would be facing fees of up to $100,000 for degrees. CUTS TO HOSPITALS
If the Liberals get their way, students in Western Australia would be facing fees of up to $100,000 for degrees. CUTS TO HOSPITALS The Liberals have made massive cuts to Western Australian hospitals.
CUTS TO HOSPITALS The Liberals have made massive cuts to Western Australian hospitals. This will put further pressure on already stretched public hospitals and push up waiting times for elective surgery and emergency department care.
The Liberals have made massive cuts to Western Australian hospitals. This will put further pressure on already stretched public hospitals and push up waiting times for elective surgery and emergency department care. CUTS TO FAMILIES
This will put further pressure on already stretched public hospitals and push up waiting times for elective surgery and emergency department care. CUTS TO FAMILIES More than 137,000 families in Western Australia will lose their full Family Tax Benefit A Supplement if the Liberals are re-elected.
CUTS TO FAMILIES More than 137,000 families in Western Australia will lose their full Family Tax Benefit A Supplement if the Liberals are re-elected. That’s a cut of $726 per child, per year.
More than 137,000 families in Western Australia will lose their full Family Tax Benefit A Supplement if the Liberals are re-elected. That’s a cut of $726 per child, per year. More than 117,000 single parents and single income families will lose their Family Tax Benefit B Supplement if the Liberals are re-elected – a cut of $354 per family per year.
That’s a cut of $726 per child, per year. More than 117,000 single parents and single income families will lose their Family Tax Benefit B Supplement if the Liberals are re-elected – a cut of $354 per family per year. CUTS TO PENSIONS
More than 117,000 single parents and single income families will lose their Family Tax Benefit B Supplement if the Liberals are re-elected – a cut of $354 per family per year. CUTS TO PENSIONS In 2014, the Liberals tried to cut the indexation arrangement for every one of Western Australia’s 300,000 pensioners.
CUTS TO PENSIONS In 2014, the Liberals tried to cut the indexation arrangement for every one of Western Australia’s 300,000 pensioners. If the Liberals are re-elected, pensioners in Western Australia who are trying to study will lose $1,600 because of the abolition of the Pensioner Education Supplement and $208 from the abolition of the Education Entry Payment.
In 2014, the Liberals tried to cut the indexation arrangement for every one of Western Australia’s 300,000 pensioners. If the Liberals are re-elected, pensioners in Western Australia who are trying to study will lose $1,600 because of the abolition of the Pensioner Education Supplement and $208 from the abolition of the Education Entry Payment. Age Pensioners who were born overseas and want to spend more time overseas when they retire will have their pension reduced after six weeks under the Liberals.
If the Liberals are re-elected, pensioners in Western Australia who are trying to study will lose $1,600 because of the abolition of the Pensioner Education Supplement and $208 from the abolition of the Education Entry Payment. Age Pensioners who were born overseas and want to spend more time overseas when they retire will have their pension reduced after six weeks under the Liberals. CUTS TO SCIENCE AND THE CSIRO
Age Pensioners who were born overseas and want to spend more time overseas when they retire will have their pension reduced after six weeks under the Liberals. CUTS TO SCIENCE AND THE CSIRO The Liberals’ cuts to the CSIRO have resulted in 49 job losses in Western Australia.
CUTS TO SCIENCE AND THE CSIRO The Liberals’ cuts to the CSIRO have resulted in 49 job losses in Western Australia. A further 29 jobs will be lost if Malcolm Turnbull is re-elected.
The Liberals’ cuts to the CSIRO have resulted in 49 job losses in Western Australia. A further 29 jobs will be lost if Malcolm Turnbull is re-elected. LABOR’S NEW TEAM FOR WA WILL PUT PEOPLE FIRST
A further 29 jobs will be lost if Malcolm Turnbull is re-elected. LABOR’S NEW TEAM FOR WA WILL PUT PEOPLE FIRST From the day Bill Shorten became Leader, Labor’s team has remained united, with a single-minded commitment to deliver those policies that put people first.
LABOR’S NEW TEAM FOR WA WILL PUT PEOPLE FIRST From the day Bill Shorten became Leader, Labor’s team has remained united, with a single-minded commitment to deliver those policies that put people first. A health care system underpinned by Medicare.
From the day Bill Shorten became Leader, Labor’s team has remained united, with a single-minded commitment to deliver those policies that put people first. A health care system underpinned by Medicare. An education system that gives every child in every school more individual attention – Public, Catholic or Independent.
A health care system underpinned by Medicare. An education system that gives every child in every school more individual attention – Public, Catholic or Independent. University and TAFE that is accessible for all.
University and TAFE that is accessible for all. WE HAVE PUT FORWARD OUR POSITIVE PLANS. WE ARE UNITED. WE ARE READY. WE'LL PUT PEOPLE FIRST
WE HAVE PUT FORWARD OUR POSITIVE PLANS. WE ARE UNITED. WE ARE READY. WE'LL PUT PEOPLE FIRST POSITIVE POLICY
WE'LL PUT PEOPLE FIRST POSITIVE POLICY Labor's Positive Plan For Tasmania
POSITIVE POLICY Labor's Positive Plan For Tasmania Tasmania. Labor´s positive policies
LABOR’S PLAN TO STOP THE PRIVATISATION First they tried to introduce a GP Tax, then they tried to introduce a GP Tax by stealth by freezing the Medicare Benefits Schedule and now they are trying to privatise Medicare services. The Liberals are doing everything they can to wreck Medicare and take our healthcare system down the same path as America’s, where it is your credit card and not your Medicare Card that determines the quality of your health care.
First they tried to introduce a GP Tax, then they tried to introduce a GP Tax by stealth by freezing the Medicare Benefits Schedule and now they are trying to privatise Medicare services. The Liberals are doing everything they can to wreck Medicare and take our healthcare system down the same path as America’s, where it is your credit card and not your Medicare Card that determines the quality of your health care. By contrast, Labor has a positive plan to protect Medicare and ensure our world class universal healthcare system continues to deliver good health outcomes for Tasmanians into the future.
The Liberals are doing everything they can to wreck Medicare and take our healthcare system down the same path as America’s, where it is your credit card and not your Medicare Card that determines the quality of your health care. By contrast, Labor has a positive plan to protect Medicare and ensure our world class universal healthcare system continues to deliver good health outcomes for Tasmanians into the future. PROTECTING MEDICARE
By contrast, Labor has a positive plan to protect Medicare and ensure our world class universal healthcare system continues to deliver good health outcomes for Tasmanians into the future. PROTECTING MEDICARE Labor built Medicare and we will always fight to protect it. Labor will reverse the Government’s freeze on the Medicare Benefits Schedule.
PROTECTING MEDICARE Labor built Medicare and we will always fight to protect it. Labor will reverse the Government’s freeze on the Medicare Benefits Schedule. This means an average family in Tasmania with two children will be more than $400 better off under Labor. Labor will reverse the Liberals’ plans to privatise Medicare.
Labor built Medicare and we will always fight to protect it. Labor will reverse the Government’s freeze on the Medicare Benefits Schedule. This means an average family in Tasmania with two children will be more than $400 better off under Labor. Labor will reverse the Liberals’ plans to privatise Medicare. SCRAPPING THE MEDICINE PRICE HIKE
This means an average family in Tasmania with two children will be more than $400 better off under Labor. Labor will reverse the Liberals’ plans to privatise Medicare. SCRAPPING THE MEDICINE PRICE HIKE Labor will scrap the Liberals’ medicine price hike and ensure medicine remains affordable for middle and working class Tasmanian families.
SCRAPPING THE MEDICINE PRICE HIKE Labor will scrap the Liberals’ medicine price hike and ensure medicine remains affordable for middle and working class Tasmanian families. Under the Liberals, medicine will go up by as much as $5 per script.
Labor will scrap the Liberals’ medicine price hike and ensure medicine remains affordable for middle and working class Tasmanian families. Under the Liberals, medicine will go up by as much as $5 per script. This means that under Labor, medicines will be more affordable than under the Liberals.
Under the Liberals, medicine will go up by as much as $5 per script. This means that under Labor, medicines will be more affordable than under the Liberals. INVESTING IN HOSPITALS
This means that under Labor, medicines will be more affordable than under the Liberals. INVESTING IN HOSPITALS With Labor, hospitals in Tasmania can expect to receive around $40 million more in funding than they would under the Liberals.
INVESTING IN HOSPITALS With Labor, hospitals in Tasmania can expect to receive around $40 million more in funding than they would under the Liberals. This will reduce waiting times for elective surgery and in emergency departments.
With Labor, hospitals in Tasmania can expect to receive around $40 million more in funding than they would under the Liberals. This will reduce waiting times for elective surgery and in emergency departments. This will reduce waiting times for elective surgery and in emergency departments at Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, North West Regional Hospital and Mersey Community Hospital.
This will reduce waiting times for elective surgery and in emergency departments. This will reduce waiting times for elective surgery and in emergency departments at Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, North West Regional Hospital and Mersey Community Hospital. INNOVATION IN HEALTH CARE
This will reduce waiting times for elective surgery and in emergency departments at Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, North West Regional Hospital and Mersey Community Hospital. INNOVATION IN HEALTH CARE Because of Labor, Australia has one of the best healthcare systems in the world.
INNOVATION IN HEALTH CARE Because of Labor, Australia has one of the best healthcare systems in the world. But Australia’s healthcare system continues to face significant challenges.
Because of Labor, Australia has one of the best healthcare systems in the world. But Australia’s healthcare system continues to face significant challenges. An ageing population, growing health inequality among many groups, as well as locations of disadvantage, means that Australia requires new approaches to care.
But Australia’s healthcare system continues to face significant challenges. An ageing population, growing health inequality among many groups, as well as locations of disadvantage, means that Australia requires new approaches to care. If elected, a Shorten Labor Government will provide an additional $100 million over two years to develop, pilot and roll out new models of primary care around Australia.
An ageing population, growing health inequality among many groups, as well as locations of disadvantage, means that Australia requires new approaches to care. If elected, a Shorten Labor Government will provide an additional $100 million over two years to develop, pilot and roll out new models of primary care around Australia. LIFE SAVING MEDICAL RESEARCH AND CARE
If elected, a Shorten Labor Government will provide an additional $100 million over two years to develop, pilot and roll out new models of primary care around Australia. LIFE SAVING MEDICAL RESEARCH AND CARE Labor will invest in life-saving research and care for those Tasmanians suffering from chronic disease..
LIFE SAVING MEDICAL RESEARCH AND CARE Labor will invest in life-saving research and care for those Tasmanians suffering from chronic disease.. These commitments include: $10.6 million to increase the number of prostate cancer nurses
Labor will invest in life-saving research and care for those Tasmanians suffering from chronic disease.. These commitments include: $10.6 million to increase the number of prostate cancer nurses $8 million for ovarian cancer research.
These commitments include: $10.6 million to increase the number of prostate cancer nurses $8 million for ovarian cancer research. $7 million to assist women with breast cancer in rural areas and with secondary breast cancer all around Australia.
$8 million for ovarian cancer research. $7 million to assist women with breast cancer in rural areas and with secondary breast cancer all around Australia. $1.1 million to assist people managing allergic diseases.
$7 million to assist women with breast cancer in rural areas and with secondary breast cancer all around Australia. $1.1 million to assist people managing allergic diseases. $4 million to improve care and support for people suffering from Motor Neurone Disease.
$1.1 million to assist people managing allergic diseases. $4 million to improve care and support for people suffering from Motor Neurone Disease. Almost $1 million to deliver Youthbeat Mission Australia safety and early intervention program in North-west Tasmania.
$4 million to improve care and support for people suffering from Motor Neurone Disease. Almost $1 million to deliver Youthbeat Mission Australia safety and early intervention program in North-west Tasmania. $3 million to build a 10 bed hospice at the Allambi facility in Northern Tasmania.
Almost $1 million to deliver Youthbeat Mission Australia safety and early intervention program in North-west Tasmania. $3 million to build a 10 bed hospice at the Allambi facility in Northern Tasmania. LABOR’S PLAN FOR SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITIES  AND TAFE
$3 million to build a 10 bed hospice at the Allambi facility in Northern Tasmania. LABOR’S PLAN FOR SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITIES  AND TAFE Tasmania’s future prosperity depends more than ever on the quality of its education system.
LABOR’S PLAN FOR SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITIES  AND TAFE Tasmania’s future prosperity depends more than ever on the quality of its education system. Australia cannot be an innovation nation without a world class education system.
Tasmania’s future prosperity depends more than ever on the quality of its education system. Australia cannot be an innovation nation without a world class education system. Labor will make the targeted, needs-based investments we need to give every Tasmanian student the chance to reach their potential and get ahead in the knowledge economy and job market.
Australia cannot be an innovation nation without a world class education system. Labor will make the targeted, needs-based investments we need to give every Tasmanian student the chance to reach their potential and get ahead in the knowledge economy and job market. IMPROVING TASMANIAN SCHOOLS-YOUR CHILD. OUR FUTURE
Labor will make the targeted, needs-based investments we need to give every Tasmanian student the chance to reach their potential and get ahead in the knowledge economy and job market. IMPROVING TASMANIAN SCHOOLS-YOUR CHILD. OUR FUTURE Labor’s Your Child. Our Future plan aims to put Tasmania’s schools among the very best in the world.
IMPROVING TASMANIAN SCHOOLS-YOUR CHILD. OUR FUTURE Labor’s Your Child. Our Future plan aims to put Tasmania’s schools among the very best in the world. Every student in every school will be supported to achieve their best through investment in:
Labor’s Your Child. Our Future plan aims to put Tasmania’s schools among the very best in the world. Every student in every school will be supported to achieve their best through investment in: More one-on-one support.
Every student in every school will be supported to achieve their best through investment in: More one-on-one support. Better remedial literacy and numeracy programs – and more extension options.
More one-on-one support. Better remedial literacy and numeracy programs – and more extension options. Early intervention programs in every school.
Better remedial literacy and numeracy programs – and more extension options. Early intervention programs in every school. Improved Year 12 retention – supported by more vocational pathways.
Better access to allied health support – like speech and occupational therapists. Labor’s investment is targeted to improve the results of those students who need it most, including students with disability, Indigenous students, students in regional and rural areas, and students from low socio-economic backgrounds. Labor’s policy is a $36 billion investment in our nation’s schools over the next decade, including $60 million more in targeted, needs-based funding for Tasmanian schools in 2018 and 2019 alone, compared to the Liberals.
Labor’s investment is targeted to improve the results of those students who need it most, including students with disability, Indigenous students, students in regional and rural areas, and students from low socio-economic backgrounds. Labor’s policy is a $36 billion investment in our nation’s schools over the next decade, including $60 million more in targeted, needs-based funding for Tasmanian schools in 2018 and 2019 alone, compared to the Liberals. SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHS
Labor’s policy is a $36 billion investment in our nation’s schools over the next decade, including $60 million more in targeted, needs-based funding for Tasmanian schools in 2018 and 2019 alone, compared to the Liberals. SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHS Labor will also make sure all Tasmanian students have the opportunity to learn coding – an essential skill for the future workforce.
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHS Labor will also make sure all Tasmanian students have the opportunity to learn coding – an essential skill for the future workforce. Seventy-five per cent of the fastest growing occupations will require skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Labor will also make sure all Tasmanian students have the opportunity to learn coding – an essential skill for the future workforce. Seventy-five per cent of the fastest growing occupations will require skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Nationally, Labor will provide 25,000 teaching scholarships for recent STEM graduates and support 25,000 existing teachers to up-skill.
Seventy-five per cent of the fastest growing occupations will require skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Nationally, Labor will provide 25,000 teaching scholarships for recent STEM graduates and support 25,000 existing teachers to up-skill. This will mean new and up-skilled STEM teachers for Tasmanian schools.
Nationally, Labor will provide 25,000 teaching scholarships for recent STEM graduates and support 25,000 existing teachers to up-skill. This will mean new and up-skilled STEM teachers for Tasmanian schools. Labor will also provide 100,000 STEM Award Degrees – meaning students who graduate from certain STEM courses will do so without a HECS debt.
This will mean new and up-skilled STEM teachers for Tasmanian schools. Labor will also provide 100,000 STEM Award Degrees – meaning students who graduate from certain STEM courses will do so without a HECS debt. KEEPING OUR UNIVERSITIES OPEN TO ALL
Labor will also provide 100,000 STEM Award Degrees – meaning students who graduate from certain STEM courses will do so without a HECS debt. KEEPING OUR UNIVERSITIES OPEN TO ALL Tasmania won’t have a strong economy if students are forced to pay for $100,000 degrees.
KEEPING OUR UNIVERSITIES OPEN TO ALL Tasmania won’t have a strong economy if students are forced to pay for $100,000 degrees. Under the Liberals, many students will be priced out of university – no matter how bright they are.
Tasmania won’t have a strong economy if students are forced to pay for $100,000 degrees. Under the Liberals, many students will be priced out of university – no matter how bright they are. Labor will deliver a Student Funding Guarantee – removing the need for higher fees.
Under the Liberals, many students will be priced out of university – no matter how bright they are. Labor will deliver a Student Funding Guarantee – removing the need for higher fees. With Labor, students will be able to study at the University of Tasmania without a $100,000 debt sentence.
Labor will deliver a Student Funding Guarantee – removing the need for higher fees. With Labor, students will be able to study at the University of Tasmania without a $100,000 debt sentence. UTAS EXPANSION
With Labor, students will be able to study at the University of Tasmania without a $100,000 debt sentence. UTAS EXPANSION Labor will invest $150 million so the University of Tasmania can construct two new campuses at Inveresk in Launceston and West Park in Burnie.
UTAS EXPANSION Labor will invest $150 million so the University of Tasmania can construct two new campuses at Inveresk in Launceston and West Park in Burnie. The projects will create 3,110 jobs, including 265 additional academic and professional jobs, and support 12,000 new students in North and North-West Tasmania.
Labor will invest $150 million so the University of Tasmania can construct two new campuses at Inveresk in Launceston and West Park in Burnie. The projects will create 3,110 jobs, including 265 additional academic and professional jobs, and support 12,000 new students in North and North-West Tasmania. PROTECTING TAFE, STRENGTHENING VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
The projects will create 3,110 jobs, including 265 additional academic and professional jobs, and support 12,000 new students in North and North-West Tasmania. PROTECTING TAFE, STRENGTHENING VOCATIONAL EDUCATION Labor knows that every student does not want to go to university.
PROTECTING TAFE, STRENGTHENING VOCATIONAL EDUCATION Labor knows that every student does not want to go to university. Labor will protect TAFE by introducing a TAFE Funding Guarantee that will ensure a minimum proportion of vocational education funding stays with TAFE.
Labor knows that every student does not want to go to university. Labor will protect TAFE by introducing a TAFE Funding Guarantee that will ensure a minimum proportion of vocational education funding stays with TAFE. Labor will also undertake a comprehensive National Vocational Education and Training Sector Review to make sure the system is meeting the needs of students and employers, weed out dodgy providers and enforce strong standards.
Labor will protect TAFE by introducing a TAFE Funding Guarantee that will ensure a minimum proportion of vocational education funding stays with TAFE. Labor will also undertake a comprehensive National Vocational Education and Training Sector Review to make sure the system is meeting the needs of students and employers, weed out dodgy providers and enforce strong standards. LABOR’S PLAN TO PROTECT TASMANIAN JOBS TODAY AND CREATE THE JOBS OF THE FUTURE
Labor will also undertake a comprehensive National Vocational Education and Training Sector Review to make sure the system is meeting the needs of students and employers, weed out dodgy providers and enforce strong standards. LABOR’S PLAN TO PROTECT TASMANIAN JOBS TODAY AND CREATE THE JOBS OF THE FUTURE Labor is investing in the job-creating infrastructure that will create local jobs and drive Tasmania’s economy for the next generation.
LABOR’S PLAN TO PROTECT TASMANIAN JOBS TODAY AND CREATE THE JOBS OF THE FUTURE Labor is investing in the job-creating infrastructure that will create local jobs and drive Tasmania’s economy for the next generation. BUILDING THE INFRASTRUCTURE TASMANIA NEEDS
Labor is investing in the job-creating infrastructure that will create local jobs and drive Tasmania’s economy for the next generation. BUILDING THE INFRASTRUCTURE TASMANIA NEEDS Labor is investing in the infrastructure that Tasmania needs, including: Shared pathway between Latrobe and Devonport.
BUILDING THE INFRASTRUCTURE TASMANIA NEEDS Labor is investing in the infrastructure that Tasmania needs, including: Shared pathway between Latrobe and Devonport. Develop rest of the Kentish Trails Masterplan.
Labor is investing in the infrastructure that Tasmania needs, including: Shared pathway between Latrobe and Devonport. Develop rest of the Kentish Trails Masterplan. The Hobart Airport Roundabout Upgrade.
Develop rest of the Kentish Trails Masterplan. The Hobart Airport Roundabout Upgrade. The Circular Head Pool.
The Hobart Airport Roundabout Upgrade. The Circular Head Pool. Former Kingston High Site Revitalization.
The Circular Head Pool. Former Kingston High Site Revitalization. The Derwent Valley Sporting Precinct.
Former Kingston High Site Revitalization. The Derwent Valley Sporting Precinct. The Northern Midlands Fitness and Sports Centre.
The Derwent Valley Sporting Precinct. The Northern Midlands Fitness and Sports Centre. The Okines Community Garden Facilities Extension.
The Northern Midlands Fitness and Sports Centre. The Okines Community Garden Facilities Extension. The York Cove Precinct Plan.
The Okines Community Garden Facilities Extension. The York Cove Precinct Plan. The George Town Economic Development Prospectus.
The York Cove Precinct Plan. The George Town Economic Development Prospectus. The Silt Management Initiatives in York Cove.
The George Town Economic Development Prospectus. The Silt Management Initiatives in York Cove. Stage Two of the Wivenhoe Recreation Ground Lighting Project.
The Silt Management Initiatives in York Cove. Stage Two of the Wivenhoe Recreation Ground Lighting Project. Upgrade of the Burnie Tennis Centre.
Stage Two of the Wivenhoe Recreation Ground Lighting Project. Upgrade of the Burnie Tennis Centre. Delivering the Wynyard Foreshore Masterplan.
Upgrade of the Burnie Tennis Centre. Delivering the Wynyard Foreshore Masterplan. Delivering the NBN to Tasmania’s west coast communities.
Delivering the Wynyard Foreshore Masterplan. Delivering the NBN to Tasmania’s west coast communities. Prospect Sports Complex.
Delivering the NBN to Tasmania’s west coast communities. Prospect Sports Complex. Labor will establish a framework requiring a proportion of the jobs on major federally funded projects to be delivered as apprenticeships – so young Tasmanians can learn the skills they need for the jobs of the future.
Prospect Sports Complex. Labor will establish a framework requiring a proportion of the jobs on major federally funded projects to be delivered as apprenticeships – so young Tasmanians can learn the skills they need for the jobs of the future. PROTECTING PENALTY RATES
Labor will establish a framework requiring a proportion of the jobs on major federally funded projects to be delivered as apprenticeships – so young Tasmanians can learn the skills they need for the jobs of the future. PROTECTING PENALTY RATES It is clear that the Liberals want to see weekend penalty rates reduced.
It is clear that the Liberals want to see weekend penalty rates reduced. Labor does not want some of our lowest paid workers to be forced to take a pay cut. A Shorten Labor Government will intervene in proceedings in the Fair Work Commission to make a further submission in favour of retaining penalty rates.
Labor does not want some of our lowest paid workers to be forced to take a pay cut. A Shorten Labor Government will intervene in proceedings in the Fair Work Commission to make a further submission in favour of retaining penalty rates. COMPLETING THE NATIONAL BROADBAND NETWORK
A Shorten Labor Government will intervene in proceedings in the Fair Work Commission to make a further submission in favour of retaining penalty rates. COMPLETING THE NATIONAL BROADBAND NETWORK Labor will fix Malcolm Turnbull’s NBN mess and build the NBN Tasmania needs to create the jobs of the future.
COMPLETING THE NATIONAL BROADBAND NETWORK Labor will fix Malcolm Turnbull’s NBN mess and build the NBN Tasmania needs to create the jobs of the future. Under Labor, up to 2 million more homes and businesses across the country will get first-rate fibre-to-the-premises than they will under the Liberals, including the West Coast of Tasmania.
Labor will fix Malcolm Turnbull’s NBN mess and build the NBN Tasmania needs to create the jobs of the future. Under Labor, up to 2 million more homes and businesses across the country will get first-rate fibre-to-the-premises than they will under the Liberals, including the West Coast of Tasmania. DRIVING INNOVATION IN TASMANIA’S REGIONS
Under Labor, up to 2 million more homes and businesses across the country will get first-rate fibre-to-the-premises than they will under the Liberals, including the West Coast of Tasmania. DRIVING INNOVATION IN TASMANIA’S REGIONS Labor will create a Regional Innovation Fund, which will kick-start a range of initiatives to expand the role of Tasmania’s regions in the national innovation and jobs effort.
DRIVING INNOVATION IN TASMANIA’S REGIONS Labor will create a Regional Innovation Fund, which will kick-start a range of initiatives to expand the role of Tasmania’s regions in the national innovation and jobs effort. Labor will fund the establishment of up to 20 new accelerators in universities or TAFEs in regions around the country, including in Tasmania.
Labor will create a Regional Innovation Fund, which will kick-start a range of initiatives to expand the role of Tasmania’s regions in the national innovation and jobs effort. Labor will fund the establishment of up to 20 new accelerators in universities or TAFEs in regions around the country, including in Tasmania. This means students that live in Tasmania’s regions will get access to resources often limited to people living in the big cities.
Labor will fund the establishment of up to 20 new accelerators in universities or TAFEs in regions around the country, including in Tasmania. This means students that live in Tasmania’s regions will get access to resources often limited to people living in the big cities. TASMANIA TOURISM FUND
This means students that live in Tasmania’s regions will get access to resources often limited to people living in the big cities. TASMANIA TOURISM FUND Labor’s Tasmania Tourism Infrastructure Fund will deliver a $44 million boost to tourism infrastructure investment in Tasmania. Initial commitments include:$1.3 million for the Burnie Waterfront Masterplan.
TASMANIA TOURISM FUND Labor’s Tasmania Tourism Infrastructure Fund will deliver a $44 million boost to tourism infrastructure investment in Tasmania. Initial commitments include:$1.3 million for the Burnie Waterfront Masterplan. $4 million for the Three Capes Walk in south-eastern Tasmania.
Labor’s Tasmania Tourism Infrastructure Fund will deliver a $44 million boost to tourism infrastructure investment in Tasmania. Initial commitments include:$1.3 million for the Burnie Waterfront Masterplan. $4 million for the Three Capes Walk in south-eastern Tasmania. $10 million to sink the ex-HMAS Tobruk off Tasmania’s north-east coast as a dive wreck.
$4 million for the Three Capes Walk in south-eastern Tasmania. $10 million to sink the ex-HMAS Tobruk off Tasmania’s north-east coast as a dive wreck. Tasmania is the only state without a modern naval vessel wreck.
$10 million to sink the ex-HMAS Tobruk off Tasmania’s north-east coast as a dive wreck. Tasmania is the only state without a modern naval vessel wreck. $15 million for Cradle Mountain amenities upgrades.
Tasmania is the only state without a modern naval vessel wreck. $15 million for Cradle Mountain amenities upgrades. The remaining $13.7 million in funding will be subject to further announcements.
$15 million for Cradle Mountain amenities upgrades. The remaining $13.7 million in funding will be subject to further announcements. MIDLAND HIGHWAY
The remaining $13.7 million in funding will be subject to further announcements. MIDLAND HIGHWAY Tasmanians know that the only way their state will receive the infrastructure funding it needs to support jobs and growth is with Labor.
MIDLAND HIGHWAY Tasmanians know that the only way their state will receive the infrastructure funding it needs to support jobs and growth is with Labor. Labor will give back the $100 million the Liberals stole from the Midland Highway upgrades and deliver the full $600 million State and Federal commitment that Tasmanians were promised.
Tasmanians know that the only way their state will receive the infrastructure funding it needs to support jobs and growth is with Labor. Labor will give back the $100 million the Liberals stole from the Midland Highway upgrades and deliver the full $600 million State and Federal commitment that Tasmanians were promised. RENEWABLE ENERGY
Labor will give back the $100 million the Liberals stole from the Midland Highway upgrades and deliver the full $600 million State and Federal commitment that Tasmanians were promised. RENEWABLE ENERGY Labor believes Tasmania can become the renewable energy powerhouse of Australia – and we have a plan to make it happen.
RENEWABLE ENERGY Labor believes Tasmania can become the renewable energy powerhouse of Australia – and we have a plan to make it happen. Labor will provide $5 million to fast-track the development of a business case for a second Bass Strait interconnector, delivering greater energy security and more job opportunities for Tasmanians.
Labor believes Tasmania can become the renewable energy powerhouse of Australia – and we have a plan to make it happen. Labor will provide $5 million to fast-track the development of a business case for a second Bass Strait interconnector, delivering greater energy security and more job opportunities for Tasmanians. Subject to a positive business case and an assessment by Infrastructure Australia, up to $500 million will be made available through our Infrastructure Financing Facility for the construction of the second cable.
Labor will provide $5 million to fast-track the development of a business case for a second Bass Strait interconnector, delivering greater energy security and more job opportunities for Tasmanians. Subject to a positive business case and an assessment by Infrastructure Australia, up to $500 million will be made available through our Infrastructure Financing Facility for the construction of the second cable. The project will be funded and delivered in partnership with the Tasmanian Government and the private sector.
Subject to a positive business case and an assessment by Infrastructure Australia, up to $500 million will be made available through our Infrastructure Financing Facility for the construction of the second cable. The project will be funded and delivered in partnership with the Tasmanian Government and the private sector. BASSLINK
The project will be funded and delivered in partnership with the Tasmanian Government and the private sector. BASSLINK Labor will fix Malcolm Turnbull’s NBN mess and build the NBN Tasmania needs to create the jobs of the future.
BASSLINK Labor will fix Malcolm Turnbull’s NBN mess and build the NBN Tasmania needs to create the jobs of the future. Under Labor, up to 2 million more homes and businesses across the country will get first-rate fibre-to-the-premises than they will under the Liberals, including the West Coast of Tasmania.
Labor will fix Malcolm Turnbull’s NBN mess and build the NBN Tasmania needs to create the jobs of the future. Under Labor, up to 2 million more homes and businesses across the country will get first-rate fibre-to-the-premises than they will under the Liberals, including the West Coast of Tasmania. TASMANIA TASKFORCE – DELIVERING FOR TASMANIA
Under Labor, up to 2 million more homes and businesses across the country will get first-rate fibre-to-the-premises than they will under the Liberals, including the West Coast of Tasmania. TASMANIA TASKFORCE – DELIVERING FOR TASMANIA For over a year, Labor’s Tasmania Taskforce has been engaging with Tasmanians in a frank conversation about how best to get our state moving again.
TASMANIA TASKFORCE – DELIVERING FOR TASMANIA For over a year, Labor’s Tasmania Taskforce has been engaging with Tasmanians in a frank conversation about how best to get our state moving again. The Tasmania Taskforce has looked at where we are today, and more importantly where we want to be tomorrow.
For over a year, Labor’s Tasmania Taskforce has been engaging with Tasmanians in a frank conversation about how best to get our state moving again. The Tasmania Taskforce has looked at where we are today, and more importantly where we want to be tomorrow. Specifically, the Taskforce has focussed on: Economic Development – supporting Tasmania’s transition to growing industries, including renewable energy, boutique food production, aquaculture and eco and cultural tourism.
The Tasmania Taskforce has looked at where we are today, and more importantly where we want to be tomorrow. Specifically, the Taskforce has focussed on: Economic Development – supporting Tasmania’s transition to growing industries, including renewable energy, boutique food production, aquaculture and eco and cultural tourism. Employment – creating the jobs of today and the jobs of the future with particular focus on working with businesses and the community to improve opportunities in areas of high youth unemployment.
Specifically, the Taskforce has focussed on: Economic Development – supporting Tasmania’s transition to growing industries, including renewable energy, boutique food production, aquaculture and eco and cultural tourism. Employment – creating the jobs of today and the jobs of the future with particular focus on working with businesses and the community to improve opportunities in areas of high youth unemployment. Education – expanding the skills base, knowledge and resilience of students and increasing Year 12 attainment rates to ensure the next generation are equipped to drive the new economy, as well as to provide retraining and upskilling opportunities for experienced workers.
Employment – creating the jobs of today and the jobs of the future with particular focus on working with businesses and the community to improve opportunities in areas of high youth unemployment. Education – expanding the skills base, knowledge and resilience of students and increasing Year 12 attainment rates to ensure the next generation are equipped to drive the new economy, as well as to provide retraining and upskilling opportunities for experienced workers. Growth – building on the clean, green, safe lifestyle of our state and the premium reputation of Tasmanian goods and services.
Education – expanding the skills base, knowledge and resilience of students and increasing Year 12 attainment rates to ensure the next generation are equipped to drive the new economy, as well as to provide retraining and upskilling opportunities for experienced workers. Growth – building on the clean, green, safe lifestyle of our state and the premium reputation of Tasmanian goods and services. Labor’s positive plan for Tasmania has been developed to reflect the findings of the Tasmanian Taskforce.
Growth – building on the clean, green, safe lifestyle of our state and the premium reputation of Tasmanian goods and services. Labor’s positive plan for Tasmania has been developed to reflect the findings of the Tasmanian Taskforce. SUPPORTING TASMANIA’S FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES
Labor’s positive plan for Tasmania has been developed to reflect the findings of the Tasmanian Taskforce. SUPPORTING TASMANIA’S FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES Labor believes that when middle and working class Tasmanian families are succeeding, Australia prospers.
SUPPORTING TASMANIA’S FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES Labor believes that when middle and working class Tasmanian families are succeeding, Australia prospers. That is why Labor has a plan to protect the living standards of middle and working class families.
Labor believes that when middle and working class Tasmanian families are succeeding, Australia prospers. That is why Labor has a plan to protect the living standards of middle and working class families. With Labor, budget repair will be fair.
That is why Labor has a plan to protect the living standards of middle and working class families. With Labor, budget repair will be fair. Unlike the Liberals we will not be fixing Mr Turnbull’s budget mess by attacking the family budget.
With Labor, budget repair will be fair. Unlike the Liberals we will not be fixing Mr Turnbull’s budget mess by attacking the family budget. EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE
Unlike the Liberals we will not be fixing Mr Turnbull’s budget mess by attacking the family budget. EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE There are 11,800 families in Tasmania that rely on the Child Care Benefit who will be better off under Labor. From 1 January 2017 Labor will increase the Child Care Benefit by 15 per cent.
EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE There are 11,800 families in Tasmania that rely on the Child Care Benefit who will be better off under Labor. From 1 January 2017 Labor will increase the Child Care Benefit by 15 per cent. This is an increase of up to $31 per child per week, or up to $1,627 per child per year.
There are 11,800 families in Tasmania that rely on the Child Care Benefit who will be better off under Labor. From 1 January 2017 Labor will increase the Child Care Benefit by 15 per cent. This is an increase of up to $31 per child per week, or up to $1,627 per child per year. Labor’s plan to increase the Child Care Rebate cap from $7,500 to $10,000 from 1 January 2017 will also mean that many of the 14,400 families in Tasmania that rely on the Child Care Rebate will be up to $2,500 better off per child per year.
This is an increase of up to $31 per child per week, or up to $1,627 per child per year. Labor’s plan to increase the Child Care Rebate cap from $7,500 to $10,000 from 1 January 2017 will also mean that many of the 14,400 families in Tasmania that rely on the Child Care Rebate will be up to $2,500 better off per child per year. PAID PARENTAL LEAVE
Labor’s plan to increase the Child Care Rebate cap from $7,500 to $10,000 from 1 January 2017 will also mean that many of the 14,400 families in Tasmania that rely on the Child Care Rebate will be up to $2,500 better off per child per year. PAID PARENTAL LEAVE Labor will scrap the Liberals’ plan to cut Paid Parental Leave to around 80,000 new mums each year.
Under Labor, parents will be as much as $11,800 better off when they have a baby. FAMILY TAX BENEFITS Labor will not support the Abbott-Turnbull Government’s cuts to Family Tax Benefits (FTB).
FAMILY TAX BENEFITS Labor will not support the Abbott-Turnbull Government’s cuts to Family Tax Benefits (FTB). With Labor, families earning less than $100,000 will maintain their FTB at current rates.
Labor will not support the Abbott-Turnbull Government’s cuts to Family Tax Benefits (FTB). With Labor, families earning less than $100,000 will maintain their FTB at current rates. For families earning over $100,000 there will be a modest reduction of 50 per cent of their FTB-A end of year supplement.
With Labor, families earning less than $100,000 will maintain their FTB at current rates. For families earning over $100,000 there will be a modest reduction of 50 per cent of their FTB-A end of year supplement. With Labor, a couple with a single income of $85,000 and two children in primary school will be around $1,300 better off each year.
For families earning over $100,000 there will be a modest reduction of 50 per cent of their FTB-A end of year supplement. With Labor, a couple with a single income of $85,000 and two children in primary school will be around $1,300 better off each year. A sole parent with income of $65,000 and two children in high school will be around $3,000 better off each year under Labor.
With Labor, a couple with a single income of $85,000 and two children in primary school will be around $1,300 better off each year. A sole parent with income of $65,000 and two children in high school will be around $3,000 better off each year under Labor. With Labor, Family Tax Benefits will be targeted to the Tasmanian families that need them most.
A sole parent with income of $65,000 and two children in high school will be around $3,000 better off each year under Labor. With Labor, Family Tax Benefits will be targeted to the Tasmanian families that need them most. LIBERAL CUTS HAVE HURT TASMANIA
With Labor, Family Tax Benefits will be targeted to the Tasmanian families that need them most. LIBERAL CUTS HAVE HURT TASMANIA Under the Liberals, Tasmanians have been through three years of harsh cuts, chaos and broken promises.
LIBERAL CUTS HAVE HURT TASMANIA Under the Liberals, Tasmanians have been through three years of harsh cuts, chaos and broken promises. Cuts to schools and universities, cuts to Medicare, cuts to families and cuts to pensions.
Under the Liberals, Tasmanians have been through three years of harsh cuts, chaos and broken promises. Cuts to schools and universities, cuts to Medicare, cuts to families and cuts to pensions. This is the legacy of the Abbott-Turnbull Government.
Cuts to schools and universities, cuts to Medicare, cuts to families and cuts to pensions. This is the legacy of the Abbott-Turnbull Government. Tasmanians cannot afford another three years of cuts that hurt Tasmanian families and the economy.
This is the legacy of the Abbott-Turnbull Government. Tasmanians cannot afford another three years of cuts that hurt Tasmanian families and the economy. CUTS TO SCHOOLS
Tasmanians cannot afford another three years of cuts that hurt Tasmanian families and the economy. CUTS TO SCHOOLS The Liberals have cut $640 million from Tasmanian schools over the next 10 years.
CUTS TO SCHOOLS The Liberals have cut $640 million from Tasmanian schools over the next 10 years. This means larger classes, less personal attention and fewer resources for students in Tasmania and fewer jobs for Tasmanian workers.
The Liberals have cut $640 million from Tasmanian schools over the next 10 years. This means larger classes, less personal attention and fewer resources for students in Tasmania and fewer jobs for Tasmanian workers. It also means Indigenous students, students with disability or additional learning needs and students from low socio-economic backgrounds will miss out on the support they need to achieve their best.
This means larger classes, less personal attention and fewer resources for students in Tasmania and fewer jobs for Tasmanian workers. It also means Indigenous students, students with disability or additional learning needs and students from low socio-economic backgrounds will miss out on the support they need to achieve their best. CUTS TO UNIVERSITIES
It also means Indigenous students, students with disability or additional learning needs and students from low socio-economic backgrounds will miss out on the support they need to achieve their best. CUTS TO UNIVERSITIES The Liberals will rip $168 million from the University of Tasmania over the next five years.
CUTS TO UNIVERSITIES The Liberals will rip $168 million from the University of Tasmania over the next five years. If the Liberals get re-elected, students in Tasmania will be facing fees of up to $100,000 for a university degree.
The Liberals will rip $168 million from the University of Tasmania over the next five years. If the Liberals get re-elected, students in Tasmania will be facing fees of up to $100,000 for a university degree. CUTS TO HOSPITALS
If the Liberals get re-elected, students in Tasmania will be facing fees of up to $100,000 for a university degree. CUTS TO HOSPITALS The Liberals have made massive cuts to Tasmanian hospitals.
CUTS TO HOSPITALS The Liberals have made massive cuts to Tasmanian hospitals. This will put further pressure on already stretched public hospitals and push up waiting times for elective surgery and emergency department care and put the health of Tasmanians at risk.
The Liberals have made massive cuts to Tasmanian hospitals. This will put further pressure on already stretched public hospitals and push up waiting times for elective surgery and emergency department care and put the health of Tasmanians at risk. CUTS TO FAMILIES
This will put further pressure on already stretched public hospitals and push up waiting times for elective surgery and emergency department care and put the health of Tasmanians at risk. CUTS TO FAMILIES More than 40,000 families in Tasmania will lose their full Family Tax Benefit A Supplement if the Liberals are re-elected. That’s a cut of $726 per child, per year.
CUTS TO FAMILIES More than 40,000 families in Tasmania will lose their full Family Tax Benefit A Supplement if the Liberals are re-elected. That’s a cut of $726 per child, per year. More than 33,000 single parents and single income families in Tasmania will lose their Family Tax Benefit B Supplement if the Liberals are re-elected – a cut of $354 per family per year.
More than 40,000 families in Tasmania will lose their full Family Tax Benefit A Supplement if the Liberals are re-elected. That’s a cut of $726 per child, per year. More than 33,000 single parents and single income families in Tasmania will lose their Family Tax Benefit B Supplement if the Liberals are re-elected – a cut of $354 per family per year. CUTS TO PENSIONS
More than 33,000 single parents and single income families in Tasmania will lose their Family Tax Benefit B Supplement if the Liberals are re-elected – a cut of $354 per family per year. CUTS TO PENSIONS In 2014, the Liberals tried to cut the indexation arrangement for every one of Tasmania’s 106,000 pensioners.
CUTS TO PENSIONS In 2014, the Liberals tried to cut the indexation arrangement for every one of Tasmania’s 106,000 pensioners. If the Liberals are re-elected, many pensioners in Tasmania will lose up to $1,600 because of the abolition of the Pensioner Education Supplement and $208 from the abolition of the Education Entry Payment.
In 2014, the Liberals tried to cut the indexation arrangement for every one of Tasmania’s 106,000 pensioners. If the Liberals are re-elected, many pensioners in Tasmania will lose up to $1,600 because of the abolition of the Pensioner Education Supplement and $208 from the abolition of the Education Entry Payment. Under the Liberals, age pensioners who were born overseas and want to spend more time overseas when they retire will also have their pension reduced after six weeks.
If the Liberals are re-elected, many pensioners in Tasmania will lose up to $1,600 because of the abolition of the Pensioner Education Supplement and $208 from the abolition of the Education Entry Payment. Under the Liberals, age pensioners who were born overseas and want to spend more time overseas when they retire will also have their pension reduced after six weeks. CUTS TO VULNERABLE AUSTRALIANS
Under the Liberals, age pensioners who were born overseas and want to spend more time overseas when they retire will also have their pension reduced after six weeks. CUTS TO VULNERABLE AUSTRALIANS In their 2014 Budget, the Liberals tried to leave young jobseekers with nothing to live on for six months.
CUTS TO VULNERABLE AUSTRALIANS In their 2014 Budget, the Liberals tried to leave young jobseekers with nothing to live on for six months. In 2015 they tried to leave them with nothing for a month.
In their 2014 Budget, the Liberals tried to leave young jobseekers with nothing to live on for six months. In 2015 they tried to leave them with nothing for a month. The Liberals also tried to cut $2,500 from jobseekers under 25 by changing the eligibility age for Newstart and Youth Allowance.
In 2015 they tried to leave them with nothing for a month. The Liberals also tried to cut $2,500 from jobseekers under 25 by changing the eligibility age for Newstart and Youth Allowance. These measures would have pushed young people into poverty.
The Liberals also tried to cut $2,500 from jobseekers under 25 by changing the eligibility age for Newstart and Youth Allowance. These measures would have pushed young people into poverty. A UNITED LABOR TEAM WILL PUT PEOPLE FIRST
These measures would have pushed young people into poverty. A UNITED LABOR TEAM WILL PUT PEOPLE FIRST From the day Bill Shorten became Leader, Labor’s team has remained united, with a single-minded commitment to deliver those policies that put people first.
From the day Bill Shorten became Leader, Labor’s team has remained united, with a single-minded commitment to deliver those policies that put people first. A healthcare system underpinned by Medicare. An education system that gives every child in every school more individual attention – Public, Catholic or Independent.
A healthcare system underpinned by Medicare. An education system that gives every child in every school more individual attention – Public, Catholic or Independent. University and TAFE that is accessible for all.
An education system that gives every child in every school more individual attention – Public, Catholic or Independent. University and TAFE that is accessible for all. WE HAVE PUT FORWARD OUR POSITIVE PLANS.
University and TAFE that is accessible for all. WE HAVE PUT FORWARD OUR POSITIVE PLANS. WE ARE UNITED.
WE ARE UNITED. WE ARE READY. WE'LL PUT PEOPLE FIRST
WE ARE READY. WE'LL PUT PEOPLE FIRST POSITIVE POLICY
WE'LL PUT PEOPLE FIRST POSITIVE POLICY Labor's Positive Plan For The Central Coast
POSITIVE POLICY Labor's Positive Plan For The Central Coast Central Coast.Labor´s positive policies
Labor's Positive Plan For The Central Coast Central Coast.Labor´s positive policies A MESSAGE FROM BILL SHORTENA few weeks ago I came to the Central Coast to announce that Labor will protect Medicare.Labor will fight for Medicare, and we will fight for the people of the Central Coast." I believe that when middle and working class people from the Central Coast succeed, the whole region will prosper.”That’s why I will work every day to deliver for middle and working class families in this marvellous region.My commitment is to always put people first.Labor’s positive plan is the right one for the Central Coast.Our plan includes protecting Medicare, keeping medicine more affordable and investing in hospitals. We will govern for all Australia, not just the big cities, not just the people who have the money to be able to afford to go and see the doctor.Our plan includes record investment in schools, scrapping the Liberals’ plans for $100,000 degrees and reforming TAFE, because Labor wants every child to have the same chance of succeeding at school, and in life.We will build the infrastructure that the Central Coast needs – improving local roads and building other vital community projects.Labor’s plan includes protecting penalty rates, scrapping the Government’s harsh and unfair cuts to Paid Parental Leave and Family Tax Benefits and giving families immediate child care relief.On July 2, people from the Central Coast have a clear choice: between Labor’s positive plan and the Liberals’ plan for another round of harsh and unfair cuts – all so Malcolm Turnbull can give a tax cut to big business.I invite you to read more about Labor’s positive policies at www.100positivepolicies.org.auBill Shorten
Central Coast.Labor´s positive policies A MESSAGE FROM BILL SHORTENA few weeks ago I came to the Central Coast to announce that Labor will protect Medicare.Labor will fight for Medicare, and we will fight for the people of the Central Coast." I believe that when middle and working class people from the Central Coast succeed, the whole region will prosper.”That’s why I will work every day to deliver for middle and working class families in this marvellous region.My commitment is to always put people first.Labor’s positive plan is the right one for the Central Coast.Our plan includes protecting Medicare, keeping medicine more affordable and investing in hospitals. We will govern for all Australia, not just the big cities, not just the people who have the money to be able to afford to go and see the doctor.Our plan includes record investment in schools, scrapping the Liberals’ plans for $100,000 degrees and reforming TAFE, because Labor wants every child to have the same chance of succeeding at school, and in life.We will build the infrastructure that the Central Coast needs – improving local roads and building other vital community projects.Labor’s plan includes protecting penalty rates, scrapping the Government’s harsh and unfair cuts to Paid Parental Leave and Family Tax Benefits and giving families immediate child care relief.On July 2, people from the Central Coast have a clear choice: between Labor’s positive plan and the Liberals’ plan for another round of harsh and unfair cuts – all so Malcolm Turnbull can give a tax cut to big business.I invite you to read more about Labor’s positive policies at www.100positivepolicies.org.auBill Shorten LABOR’S PLAN TO PROTECT CENTRAL COAST JOBS TODAY AND CREATE THE JOBS OF THE FUTURE
A MESSAGE FROM BILL SHORTENA few weeks ago I came to the Central Coast to announce that Labor will protect Medicare.Labor will fight for Medicare, and we will fight for the people of the Central Coast." I believe that when middle and working class people from the Central Coast succeed, the whole region will prosper.”That’s why I will work every day to deliver for middle and working class families in this marvellous region.My commitment is to always put people first.Labor’s positive plan is the right one for the Central Coast.Our plan includes protecting Medicare, keeping medicine more affordable and investing in hospitals. We will govern for all Australia, not just the big cities, not just the people who have the money to be able to afford to go and see the doctor.Our plan includes record investment in schools, scrapping the Liberals’ plans for $100,000 degrees and reforming TAFE, because Labor wants every child to have the same chance of succeeding at school, and in life.We will build the infrastructure that the Central Coast needs – improving local roads and building other vital community projects.Labor’s plan includes protecting penalty rates, scrapping the Government’s harsh and unfair cuts to Paid Parental Leave and Family Tax Benefits and giving families immediate child care relief.On July 2, people from the Central Coast have a clear choice: between Labor’s positive plan and the Liberals’ plan for another round of harsh and unfair cuts – all so Malcolm Turnbull can give a tax cut to big business.I invite you to read more about Labor’s positive policies at www.100positivepolicies.org.auBill Shorten LABOR’S PLAN TO PROTECT CENTRAL COAST JOBS TODAY AND CREATE THE JOBS OF THE FUTURE Labor is investing in the infrastructure that will create jobs and drive the Central Coast’s economy for the next generation.
LABOR’S PLAN TO PROTECT CENTRAL COAST JOBS TODAY AND CREATE THE JOBS OF THE FUTURE Labor is investing in the infrastructure that will create jobs and drive the Central Coast’s economy for the next generation. INVESTING IN THE INFASTRUCTURE THE CENTRAL COAST NEEDS
Labor is investing in the infrastructure that will create jobs and drive the Central Coast’s economy for the next generation. INVESTING IN THE INFASTRUCTURE THE CENTRAL COAST NEEDS A Shorten Labor Government will commit $65 million in infrastructure funding for Central Coast locals, businesses and tourists.
INVESTING IN THE INFASTRUCTURE THE CENTRAL COAST NEEDS A Shorten Labor Government will commit $65 million in infrastructure funding for Central Coast locals, businesses and tourists. Labor’s Central Coast Roads Rescue Package will remedy long-standing congestion and safety issues across the region.
A Shorten Labor Government will commit $65 million in infrastructure funding for Central Coast locals, businesses and tourists. Labor’s Central Coast Roads Rescue Package will remedy long-standing congestion and safety issues across the region. Labor will support: $60 million for the Central Coast Roads Rescue Package.
Labor’s Central Coast Roads Rescue Package will remedy long-standing congestion and safety issues across the region. Labor will support: $60 million for the Central Coast Roads Rescue Package. $2.5 million for footpaths to improve pedestrian safety and movement.
Labor will support: $60 million for the Central Coast Roads Rescue Package. $2.5 million for footpaths to improve pedestrian safety and movement. $2.5 million for stage two of the popular Ettalong foreshore project to extend the Labor-funded stage one, delivered in 2013.
$2.5 million for footpaths to improve pedestrian safety and movement. $2.5 million for stage two of the popular Ettalong foreshore project to extend the Labor-funded stage one, delivered in 2013. $500,000 to scope the feasibility of straightening the railway line between the Central Coast and Sydney and building a new road from Woy Woy to the M1.
$2.5 million for stage two of the popular Ettalong foreshore project to extend the Labor-funded stage one, delivered in 2013. $500,000 to scope the feasibility of straightening the railway line between the Central Coast and Sydney and building a new road from Woy Woy to the M1. Labor’s investment in Central Coast roads will create hundreds of local jobs.
$500,000 to scope the feasibility of straightening the railway line between the Central Coast and Sydney and building a new road from Woy Woy to the M1. Labor’s investment in Central Coast roads will create hundreds of local jobs. CENTRAL COAST MEDICAL AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Labor’s investment in Central Coast roads will create hundreds of local jobs. CENTRAL COAST MEDICAL AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE A Shorten Labor Government will invest $32.5 million in the Central Coast Medical and Research Institute, to be built adjacent to Gosford Hospital.
CENTRAL COAST MEDICAL AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE A Shorten Labor Government will invest $32.5 million in the Central Coast Medical and Research Institute, to be built adjacent to Gosford Hospital. This world-class facility will create hundreds of jobs and enable local medical, nursing and allied health students to train where they live.
A Shorten Labor Government will invest $32.5 million in the Central Coast Medical and Research Institute, to be built adjacent to Gosford Hospital. This world-class facility will create hundreds of jobs and enable local medical, nursing and allied health students to train where they live. INNOVATION HUB AT THE CENTRAL COAST CAMPUS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE
This world-class facility will create hundreds of jobs and enable local medical, nursing and allied health students to train where they live. INNOVATION HUB AT THE CENTRAL COAST CAMPUS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE Labor’s Regional Innovation Fund will kick-start a range of initiatives to expand the role of the Central Coast region in the national innovation and jobs effort.
INNOVATION HUB AT THE CENTRAL COAST CAMPUS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE Labor’s Regional Innovation Fund will kick-start a range of initiatives to expand the role of the Central Coast region in the national innovation and jobs effort. Labor will fund the establishment of up to 20 new accelerators in universities or TAFEs in regions around the country, including one potentially at the University of Newcastle (Central Coast).
Labor’s Regional Innovation Fund will kick-start a range of initiatives to expand the role of the Central Coast region in the national innovation and jobs effort. Labor will fund the establishment of up to 20 new accelerators in universities or TAFEs in regions around the country, including one potentially at the University of Newcastle (Central Coast). PROTECTING PENALTY RATES
Labor will fund the establishment of up to 20 new accelerators in universities or TAFEs in regions around the country, including one potentially at the University of Newcastle (Central Coast). PROTECTING PENALTY RATES It is clear that the Liberals want to see weekend penalty rates reduced.
Labor does not want some of our lowest paid workers to be forced to take a pay cut. Labor will intervene in proceedings in the Fair Work Commission to protect weekend penalty rates. ARTS CENTRE FOR THE GOSFORD WATERFRONT
Labor will intervene in proceedings in the Fair Work Commission to protect weekend penalty rates. ARTS CENTRE FOR THE GOSFORD WATERFRONT Labor will commit $20 million to build a Performing Arts Centre in Gosford, because we believe the arts belong to all Australians.
ARTS CENTRE FOR THE GOSFORD WATERFRONT Labor will commit $20 million to build a Performing Arts Centre in Gosford, because we believe the arts belong to all Australians. The arts are not just an important avenue for creativity – the arts sector generates jobs and brings communities together.
Labor will commit $20 million to build a Performing Arts Centre in Gosford, because we believe the arts belong to all Australians. The arts are not just an important avenue for creativity – the arts sector generates jobs and brings communities together. COMPLETING THE NBN
The arts are not just an important avenue for creativity – the arts sector generates jobs and brings communities together. COMPLETING THE NBN Labor will fix Malcolm Turnbull’s NBN mess and build the NBN Australia needs to create the jobs of the future.
COMPLETING THE NBN Labor will fix Malcolm Turnbull’s NBN mess and build the NBN Australia needs to create the jobs of the future. Under Labor, Gosford got the real NBN and the jobs have already started to flow.
Labor will fix Malcolm Turnbull’s NBN mess and build the NBN Australia needs to create the jobs of the future. Under Labor, Gosford got the real NBN and the jobs have already started to flow. LABOR WILL STOP THE  PRIVATISATION  OF MEDICARE
Under Labor, Gosford got the real NBN and the jobs have already started to flow. LABOR WILL STOP THE  PRIVATISATION  OF MEDICARE First they tried to introduce a GP Tax, then they introduced a GP Tax by stealth by freezing the Medicare Benefits Schedule and now they are trying to privatise Medicare payments.
LABOR WILL STOP THE  PRIVATISATION  OF MEDICARE First they tried to introduce a GP Tax, then they introduced a GP Tax by stealth by freezing the Medicare Benefits Schedule and now they are trying to privatise Medicare payments. The Liberals are doing everything they can to wreck Medicare and take our health care system down the same path as America’s, where it is your credit card and not your Medicare Card that determines the quality of your health care.
First they tried to introduce a GP Tax, then they introduced a GP Tax by stealth by freezing the Medicare Benefits Schedule and now they are trying to privatise Medicare payments. The Liberals are doing everything they can to wreck Medicare and take our health care system down the same path as America’s, where it is your credit card and not your Medicare Card that determines the quality of your health care. By contrast, Labor has a positive plan to protect Medicare and ensure our world class universal health care system continues to deliver good health outcomes for the Central Coast into the future.
The Liberals are doing everything they can to wreck Medicare and take our health care system down the same path as America’s, where it is your credit card and not your Medicare Card that determines the quality of your health care. By contrast, Labor has a positive plan to protect Medicare and ensure our world class universal health care system continues to deliver good health outcomes for the Central Coast into the future. PROTECTING MEDICARE
By contrast, Labor has a positive plan to protect Medicare and ensure our world class universal health care system continues to deliver good health outcomes for the Central Coast into the future. PROTECTING MEDICARE Labor built Medicare and we will always fight to protect it.
PROTECTING MEDICARE Labor built Medicare and we will always fight to protect it. Labor will reverse the Liberal Government’s freeze on the Medicare Benefits Schedule.
Labor built Medicare and we will always fight to protect it. Labor will reverse the Liberal Government’s freeze on the Medicare Benefits Schedule. This means an average family on the Central Coast with two children will be more than $400 better off under Labor.
Labor will reverse the Liberal Government’s freeze on the Medicare Benefits Schedule. This means an average family on the Central Coast with two children will be more than $400 better off under Labor. We will prevent the Liberals from privatising Medicare.
This means an average family on the Central Coast with two children will be more than $400 better off under Labor. We will prevent the Liberals from privatising Medicare. SCRAPPING THE MEDICINE PRICE HIKE
We will prevent the Liberals from privatising Medicare. SCRAPPING THE MEDICINE PRICE HIKE Labor will scrap the Liberals’ medicine price hike and ensure medicine remains affordable for middle and working class Central Coast families.
SCRAPPING THE MEDICINE PRICE HIKE Labor will scrap the Liberals’ medicine price hike and ensure medicine remains affordable for middle and working class Central Coast families. Under the Liberals, medicine will go up by as much as $5 per script.
Labor will scrap the Liberals’ medicine price hike and ensure medicine remains affordable for middle and working class Central Coast families. Under the Liberals, medicine will go up by as much as $5 per script. Under Labor, medicines will be more affordable.
Under the Liberals, medicine will go up by as much as $5 per script. Under Labor, medicines will be more affordable. HELPING CENTRAL COAST WOMEN ACCESS DRUG TREATMENT
Under Labor, medicines will be more affordable. HELPING CENTRAL COAST WOMEN ACCESS DRUG TREATMENT A Shorten Labor Government will ensure that pregnant women in need of residential drug treatment to manage their addiction have better access to services.
HELPING CENTRAL COAST WOMEN ACCESS DRUG TREATMENT A Shorten Labor Government will ensure that pregnant women in need of residential drug treatment to manage their addiction have better access to services. Labor will invest $2.2 million in Kamira Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Services in Wyong, which provides residential rehabilitation treatment for mothers and pregnant women with alcohol and drug addiction problems.
A Shorten Labor Government will ensure that pregnant women in need of residential drug treatment to manage their addiction have better access to services. Labor will invest $2.2 million in Kamira Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Services in Wyong, which provides residential rehabilitation treatment for mothers and pregnant women with alcohol and drug addiction problems. We recognise drug and alcohol dependency affects families from all walks of life – this funding will enable this facility to provide greater services to help families make positive changes in their lives.
Labor will invest $2.2 million in Kamira Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Services in Wyong, which provides residential rehabilitation treatment for mothers and pregnant women with alcohol and drug addiction problems. We recognise drug and alcohol dependency affects families from all walks of life – this funding will enable this facility to provide greater services to help families make positive changes in their lives. NEW PRIMARY HEALTH CARE FACILITY
We recognise drug and alcohol dependency affects families from all walks of life – this funding will enable this facility to provide greater services to help families make positive changes in their lives. NEW PRIMARY HEALTH CARE FACILITY Labor will provide $2 million to fit out a new primary health care facility on the Woy Woy peninsula.
NEW PRIMARY HEALTH CARE FACILITY Labor will provide $2 million to fit out a new primary health care facility on the Woy Woy peninsula. People from the Central Coast should be able to access the health care they need, when and where they need it.
Labor will provide $2 million to fit out a new primary health care facility on the Woy Woy peninsula. People from the Central Coast should be able to access the health care they need, when and where they need it. INVESTING IN HOSPITALS
People from the Central Coast should be able to access the health care they need, when and where they need it. INVESTING IN HOSPITALS Labor will increase funding for Central Coast hospitals over the next four years.
INVESTING IN HOSPITALS Labor will increase funding for Central Coast hospitals over the next four years. This will reduce waiting times for elective surgery and in emergency departments.
Labor will increase funding for Central Coast hospitals over the next four years. This will reduce waiting times for elective surgery and in emergency departments. Under Labor, hospitals in NSW can expect to receive around $630 million more than they would under the Liberals.
This will reduce waiting times for elective surgery and in emergency departments. Under Labor, hospitals in NSW can expect to receive around $630 million more than they would under the Liberals. INNOVATION IN HEALTH CARE
Under Labor, hospitals in NSW can expect to receive around $630 million more than they would under the Liberals. INNOVATION IN HEALTH CARE Because of Labor, Australia has one of the best health care systems in the world.
INNOVATION IN HEALTH CARE Because of Labor, Australia has one of the best health care systems in the world. But Australia’s health care system continues to face significant challenges.
Because of Labor, Australia has one of the best health care systems in the world. But Australia’s health care system continues to face significant challenges. An ageing population, growing health inequality among many groups, as well as locations of disadvantage, mean that Australia requires new approaches to care.
If elected, a Shorten Labor Government will provide an additional $100 million over two years to develop, pilot and roll out new models of primary care around Australia. LIFE SAVING MEDICAL RESEARCH AND CARE Labor will invest in life saving research and care for those on the Central Coast suffering from chronic disease.
LIFE SAVING MEDICAL RESEARCH AND CARE Labor will invest in life saving research and care for those on the Central Coast suffering from chronic disease. These commitments include: $10.6 million to increase the number of prostate cancer nurses.
Labor will invest in life saving research and care for those on the Central Coast suffering from chronic disease. These commitments include: $10.6 million to increase the number of prostate cancer nurses. $8 million for ovarian cancer research.
These commitments include: $10.6 million to increase the number of prostate cancer nurses. $8 million for ovarian cancer research. $7 million to assist women with breast cancer in rural areas and with secondary breast cancer all around Australia.
$1.1 million to assist people managing allergic diseases. $4 million to improve care and support for people suffering from Motor Neurone Disease. $84 million to improve access to lifesaving technologies for Australians with type 1 diabetes.
$4 million to improve care and support for people suffering from Motor Neurone Disease. $84 million to improve access to lifesaving technologies for Australians with type 1 diabetes. $1.5 million to upgrade paediatric services at Wyong Hospital.
$84 million to improve access to lifesaving technologies for Australians with type 1 diabetes. $1.5 million to upgrade paediatric services at Wyong Hospital. LABOR’S PLAN FOR SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITIES  AND TAFE
$1.5 million to upgrade paediatric services at Wyong Hospital. LABOR’S PLAN FOR SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITIES  AND TAFE Every child deserves to have the same chance of succeeding at school, and in life, as any other child in the country.
LABOR’S PLAN FOR SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITIES  AND TAFE Every child deserves to have the same chance of succeeding at school, and in life, as any other child in the country. Improving education is the key to opportunity and to the future economic and social prosperity of our nation.
Every child deserves to have the same chance of succeeding at school, and in life, as any other child in the country. Improving education is the key to opportunity and to the future economic and social prosperity of our nation. Australia cannot be an innovation nation without a world class education system.
Improving education is the key to opportunity and to the future economic and social prosperity of our nation. Australia cannot be an innovation nation without a world class education system. Labor will make the targeted, needs-based investments we need to give every Central Coast child the chance to reach their potential and get ahead in the knowledge economy.
Australia cannot be an innovation nation without a world class education system. Labor will make the targeted, needs-based investments we need to give every Central Coast child the chance to reach their potential and get ahead in the knowledge economy. IMPROVING CENTRAL COAST SCHOOLS - YOUR CHILD. OUR FUTURE
Labor will make the targeted, needs-based investments we need to give every Central Coast child the chance to reach their potential and get ahead in the knowledge economy. IMPROVING CENTRAL COAST SCHOOLS - YOUR CHILD. OUR FUTURE Labor’s “Your Child. Our Future” plan aims to put Australia’s schools back among the very best in the world.
IMPROVING CENTRAL COAST SCHOOLS - YOUR CHILD. OUR FUTURE Labor’s “Your Child. Our Future” plan aims to put Australia’s schools back among the very best in the world. Every student in every school will be supported to achieve their best through investment in: More one-on-one support.
Labor’s “Your Child. Our Future” plan aims to put Australia’s schools back among the very best in the world. Every student in every school will be supported to achieve their best through investment in: More one-on-one support. Better remedial literacy and numeracy programs – and more extension options.
Every student in every school will be supported to achieve their best through investment in: More one-on-one support. Better remedial literacy and numeracy programs – and more extension options. Early intervention programs in every school.
Better access to allied health support – like speech and occupational therapists. Labor’s investment is targeted to improve the results of those students who need it most, including students with disability, Indigenous students, students in regional and rural areas, and students from low socio-economic backgrounds. Labor’s policy is a $36 billion investment in our nation’s schools over the next decade, including $79 million more in targeted, needs-based funding for Central Coast schools in 2018 and 2019 alone, compared to the Liberals.
Labor’s investment is targeted to improve the results of those students who need it most, including students with disability, Indigenous students, students in regional and rural areas, and students from low socio-economic backgrounds. Labor’s policy is a $36 billion investment in our nation’s schools over the next decade, including $79 million more in targeted, needs-based funding for Central Coast schools in 2018 and 2019 alone, compared to the Liberals. SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHS
Labor’s policy is a $36 billion investment in our nation’s schools over the next decade, including $79 million more in targeted, needs-based funding for Central Coast schools in 2018 and 2019 alone, compared to the Liberals. SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHS Labor will also make sure all Central Coast students have the opportunity to learn coding – an essential skill for the future workforce.
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHS Labor will also make sure all Central Coast students have the opportunity to learn coding – an essential skill for the future workforce. Seventy-five per cent of the fastest growing occupations will require skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Labor will also make sure all Central Coast students have the opportunity to learn coding – an essential skill for the future workforce. Seventy-five per cent of the fastest growing occupations will require skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Nationally, Labor will provide 25,000 teaching scholarships for recent STEM graduates and support 25,000 existing teachers to up-skill.
Seventy-five per cent of the fastest growing occupations will require skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Nationally, Labor will provide 25,000 teaching scholarships for recent STEM graduates and support 25,000 existing teachers to up-skill. This will mean new and up-skilled STEM teachers for Central Coast schools.
Nationally, Labor will provide 25,000 teaching scholarships for recent STEM graduates and support 25,000 existing teachers to up-skill. This will mean new and up-skilled STEM teachers for Central Coast schools. Labor will also provide 100,000 STEM Award Degrees – meaning students who graduate from certain STEM courses will do so without a HECS debt.
This will mean new and up-skilled STEM teachers for Central Coast schools. Labor will also provide 100,000 STEM Award Degrees – meaning students who graduate from certain STEM courses will do so without a HECS debt. KEEPING OUR UNIVERSITIES OPEN TO ALL
Labor will also provide 100,000 STEM Award Degrees – meaning students who graduate from certain STEM courses will do so without a HECS debt. KEEPING OUR UNIVERSITIES OPEN TO ALL The Central Coast will not have a strong economy if students are forced to pay for $100,000 degrees.
KEEPING OUR UNIVERSITIES OPEN TO ALL The Central Coast will not have a strong economy if students are forced to pay for $100,000 degrees. Under the Liberals, many students will be priced out of university, no matter how bright they are.
The Central Coast will not have a strong economy if students are forced to pay for $100,000 degrees. Under the Liberals, many students will be priced out of university, no matter how bright they are. Labor will deliver a Student Funding Guarantee, removing the need for higher fees.
Under the Liberals, many students will be priced out of university, no matter how bright they are. Labor will deliver a Student Funding Guarantee, removing the need for higher fees. With Labor, students will be able to study at the universities on the Central Coast, in the Hunter and in Sydney based on good marks and hard work, not their bank balance.
Labor will deliver a Student Funding Guarantee, removing the need for higher fees. With Labor, students will be able to study at the universities on the Central Coast, in the Hunter and in Sydney based on good marks and hard work, not their bank balance. COMMONWEALTH INSTITUTE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION – GOSFORD
With Labor, students will be able to study at the universities on the Central Coast, in the Hunter and in Sydney based on good marks and hard work, not their bank balance. COMMONWEALTH INSTITUTE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION – GOSFORD A Shorten Labor Government will establish a Commonwealth Institute of Higher Education to deliver new technical and higher education opportunities in Gosford.
COMMONWEALTH INSTITUTE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION – GOSFORD A Shorten Labor Government will establish a Commonwealth Institute of Higher Education to deliver new technical and higher education opportunities in Gosford. A total of ten pilot sites will be established across Australia, in locations where need is demonstrated, and where institutions, industry and local communities are ready to implement locally tailored Institutes.
A Shorten Labor Government will establish a Commonwealth Institute of Higher Education to deliver new technical and higher education opportunities in Gosford. A total of ten pilot sites will be established across Australia, in locations where need is demonstrated, and where institutions, industry and local communities are ready to implement locally tailored Institutes. The Institutes will see universities working together with TAFEs to trial approaches tailored to local conditions, giving students the skills they need to find local jobs.
A total of ten pilot sites will be established across Australia, in locations where need is demonstrated, and where institutions, industry and local communities are ready to implement locally tailored Institutes. The Institutes will see universities working together with TAFEs to trial approaches tailored to local conditions, giving students the skills they need to find local jobs. PROTECTING TAFE, STRENGTHENING VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
The Institutes will see universities working together with TAFEs to trial approaches tailored to local conditions, giving students the skills they need to find local jobs. PROTECTING TAFE, STRENGTHENING VOCATIONAL EDUCATION Labor will protect TAFE by introducing a TAFE Funding Guarantee that will ensure a minimum proportion of vocational education funding stays with TAFE.
PROTECTING TAFE, STRENGTHENING VOCATIONAL EDUCATION Labor will protect TAFE by introducing a TAFE Funding Guarantee that will ensure a minimum proportion of vocational education funding stays with TAFE. Labor will also undertake a comprehensive National Vocational Education and Training Sector Review to make sure the system is meeting the needs of students and employers, weed out dodgy providers and enforce strong standards.
Labor will protect TAFE by introducing a TAFE Funding Guarantee that will ensure a minimum proportion of vocational education funding stays with TAFE. Labor will also undertake a comprehensive National Vocational Education and Training Sector Review to make sure the system is meeting the needs of students and employers, weed out dodgy providers and enforce strong standards. STRONG FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES
Labor will also undertake a comprehensive National Vocational Education and Training Sector Review to make sure the system is meeting the needs of students and employers, weed out dodgy providers and enforce strong standards. STRONG FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES Labor believes that when middle and working class families are succeeding, Australia succeeds.
STRONG FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES Labor believes that when middle and working class families are succeeding, Australia succeeds. That is why Labor has a plan to protect the living standards of middle and working class families.
Labor believes that when middle and working class families are succeeding, Australia succeeds. That is why Labor has a plan to protect the living standards of middle and working class families. Labor believes in budget repair, but unlike the Liberals we will not be fixing Mr Turnbull’s budget mess by attacking the family budget.
That is why Labor has a plan to protect the living standards of middle and working class families. Labor believes in budget repair, but unlike the Liberals we will not be fixing Mr Turnbull’s budget mess by attacking the family budget. CHILD CARE
Labor believes in budget repair, but unlike the Liberals we will not be fixing Mr Turnbull’s budget mess by attacking the family budget. CHILD CARE Every one of the 10,090 families on the Central Coast that rely on the Child Care Benefit will be better off under Labor. From 1 January 2017 Labor will increase the Child Care Benefit by 15 per cent.
CHILD CARE Every one of the 10,090 families on the Central Coast that rely on the Child Care Benefit will be better off under Labor. From 1 January 2017 Labor will increase the Child Care Benefit by 15 per cent. This is an increase of up to $31 per child per week, or up to $1,627 per child per year.
Every one of the 10,090 families on the Central Coast that rely on the Child Care Benefit will be better off under Labor. From 1 January 2017 Labor will increase the Child Care Benefit by 15 per cent. This is an increase of up to $31 per child per week, or up to $1,627 per child per year. Labor’s plan to increase the Child Care Rebate cap from $7,500 to $10,000 from 1 January 2017 will also mean that many of the 12,080 families on the Central Coast that rely on the Child Care Rebate will be up to $2,500 better off per child per year.
This is an increase of up to $31 per child per week, or up to $1,627 per child per year. Labor’s plan to increase the Child Care Rebate cap from $7,500 to $10,000 from 1 January 2017 will also mean that many of the 12,080 families on the Central Coast that rely on the Child Care Rebate will be up to $2,500 better off per child per year. PAID PARENTAL LEAVE
Labor’s plan to increase the Child Care Rebate cap from $7,500 to $10,000 from 1 January 2017 will also mean that many of the 12,080 families on the Central Coast that rely on the Child Care Rebate will be up to $2,500 better off per child per year. PAID PARENTAL LEAVE Labor will scrap the Liberals’ plan to cut Paid Parental Leave to around 80,000 new mums each year.
Under Labor, parents will be as much as $11,800 better off when they have a baby. FAMILY TAX BENEFITS Labor will not support the Abbott-Turnbull Government’s cuts to Family Tax Benefits (FTB). With Labor, families earning less than $100,000 will maintain their FTB at current rates.
FAMILY TAX BENEFITS Labor will not support the Abbott-Turnbull Government’s cuts to Family Tax Benefits (FTB). With Labor, families earning less than $100,000 will maintain their FTB at current rates. For families earning over $100,000 there will be a modest reduction of 50 per cent of their FTB-A end of year supplement.
Labor will not support the Abbott-Turnbull Government’s cuts to Family Tax Benefits (FTB). With Labor, families earning less than $100,000 will maintain their FTB at current rates. For families earning over $100,000 there will be a modest reduction of 50 per cent of their FTB-A end of year supplement. With Labor, a couple with a single income of $85,000 and two children in primary school will be around $1,300 better off each year.
With Labor, a couple with a single income of $85,000 and two children in primary school will be around $1,300 better off each year. A sole parent with income of $65,000 and two children in high school will be around $3,000 better off each year under Labor. LOCAL COMMUNITY PROJECTS
A sole parent with income of $65,000 and two children in high school will be around $3,000 better off each year under Labor. LOCAL COMMUNITY PROJECTS A Shorten Labor Government will invest in a range of community projects to improve quality of life on the Central Coast.
LOCAL COMMUNITY PROJECTS A Shorten Labor Government will invest in a range of community projects to improve quality of life on the Central Coast. These include:  $500,000 for the Banjo Memorial Skate Park in Wamberal.
A Shorten Labor Government will invest in a range of community projects to improve quality of life on the Central Coast. These include:  $500,000 for the Banjo Memorial Skate Park in Wamberal. $50,000 for the Bateau Bay PCYC for youth programs.
These include:  $500,000 for the Banjo Memorial Skate Park in Wamberal. $50,000 for the Bateau Bay PCYC for youth programs. $1 million to build a grandstand at Edsaac Oval for the benefit of the whole community.
$50,000 for the Bateau Bay PCYC for youth programs. $1 million to build a grandstand at Edsaac Oval for the benefit of the whole community. THE LIBERALS HAVE HURT THE  CENTRAL COAST
$1 million to build a grandstand at Edsaac Oval for the benefit of the whole community. THE LIBERALS HAVE HURT THE  CENTRAL COAST Under the Liberals, the Central Coast has been through three years of harsh cuts, chaos and broken promises.
THE LIBERALS HAVE HURT THE  CENTRAL COAST Under the Liberals, the Central Coast has been through three years of harsh cuts, chaos and broken promises. Cuts to schools and universities, cuts to Medicare, cuts to Family Tax Benefits and cuts to pensions.
Under the Liberals, the Central Coast has been through three years of harsh cuts, chaos and broken promises. Cuts to schools and universities, cuts to Medicare, cuts to Family Tax Benefits and cuts to pensions. This is the legacy of the Abbott-Turnbull Government.
Cuts to schools and universities, cuts to Medicare, cuts to Family Tax Benefits and cuts to pensions. This is the legacy of the Abbott-Turnbull Government. The Central Coast cannot afford another three years of cuts that hurt families and the local economy.
This is the legacy of the Abbott-Turnbull Government. The Central Coast cannot afford another three years of cuts that hurt families and the local economy. CUTS TO SCHOOLS
The Central Coast cannot afford another three years of cuts that hurt families and the local economy. CUTS TO SCHOOLS The Liberals have cut almost $400 million from Central Coast schools.
CUTS TO SCHOOLS The Liberals have cut almost $400 million from Central Coast schools. This means larger classes, less personal attention and fewer resources for students on the Central Coast..
The Liberals have cut almost $400 million from Central Coast schools. This means larger classes, less personal attention and fewer resources for students on the Central Coast.. It also means Indigenous students, students with disability or additional learning needs and students from low socio-economic backgrounds will miss out on the support they need to achieve their best
This means larger classes, less personal attention and fewer resources for students on the Central Coast.. It also means Indigenous students, students with disability or additional learning needs and students from low socio-economic backgrounds will miss out on the support they need to achieve their best CUTS TO UNIVERSITIES
It also means Indigenous students, students with disability or additional learning needs and students from low socio-economic backgrounds will miss out on the support they need to achieve their best CUTS TO UNIVERSITIES Over the next five years the Liberals will rip more than $1.8 billion from NSW universities, including more than $200 million from the University of Newcastle.
CUTS TO UNIVERSITIES Over the next five years the Liberals will rip more than $1.8 billion from NSW universities, including more than $200 million from the University of Newcastle. If the Liberals get their way, university students from the Central Coast would be facing fees of up to $100,000 for degrees.
Over the next five years the Liberals will rip more than $1.8 billion from NSW universities, including more than $200 million from the University of Newcastle. If the Liberals get their way, university students from the Central Coast would be facing fees of up to $100,000 for degrees. CUTS TO HOSPITALS
If the Liberals get their way, university students from the Central Coast would be facing fees of up to $100,000 for degrees. CUTS TO HOSPITALS The Liberals have made massive cuts to Central Coast health facilities.
CUTS TO HOSPITALS The Liberals have made massive cuts to Central Coast health facilities. This will put further pressure on already stretched public hospitals and push up waiting times for elective surgery and emergency department care.
The Liberals have made massive cuts to Central Coast health facilities. This will put further pressure on already stretched public hospitals and push up waiting times for elective surgery and emergency department care. CUTS TO FAMILIES
This will put further pressure on already stretched public hospitals and push up waiting times for elective surgery and emergency department care. CUTS TO FAMILIES More than 20,000 families on the Central Coast will lose their full Family Tax Benefit A Supplement if the Liberals are re-elected.
CUTS TO FAMILIES More than 20,000 families on the Central Coast will lose their full Family Tax Benefit A Supplement if the Liberals are re-elected. That’s a cut of $726 per child, per year.
More than 20,000 families on the Central Coast will lose their full Family Tax Benefit A Supplement if the Liberals are re-elected. That’s a cut of $726 per child, per year. More than 17,000 single parents and single income families on the Central Coast will lose their Family Tax Benefit B Supplement if the Liberals are re-elected – a cut of $354 per family per year.