The Albanese Labor Government has now clocked up 100 renewable energy project approvals since the May 2022 election.

On this day, in 1885, former Labor Prime Minister Ben Chifley was born. Remembered for his compassion and humanity, Chifley believed the labour movement's responsibility was 'working for the betterment of mankind'.

Happy birthday, Kevin Rudd! 🎉

The Albanese Labor Government has accepted the Climate Change Authority’s independent advice and will set our 2035 climate change target at a range of 62% to 70% reduction on 2005 emissions. 🎯 Learn more 👇

International Equal Pay Day, marked on 18 September, represents the longstanding efforts towards the achievement of equal pay for work of equal value. Achieving equal pay is an important milestone for human rights and gender equality.

Scottish-born Labor Prime Minister Andrew Fisher emigrated from the U.K. to Queensland in 1885, working as a coal miner and union leader before entering politics.

Former Senator for Tasmania and new Member for Braddon Anne Urquhart sees huge potential in her community: from renewable energy production - and its associated manufacturing and jobs - to improved connectivity, remote health delivery, tourism and early education.

After a decade of denial and delay, we are acting on climate change – and it’s working.

Newly elected Senator for Tasmania Richard Dowling is passionate about making financial education a core part of how we empower every Australian, and spoke about it in his first speech.

In her first speech, the new Member for Gorton, Alice Jordan-Baird MP, spoke about ensuring our outer suburbs have the infrastructure, health care and education they need, and the inspiration she continues to take from her late sister Clara. You can watch her speech in full at the link below 👇

'It's not lost upon me—the sense of responsibility of being Labor's first openly gay senator for Tasmania. I hope me being here today can give hope to young queer people that you, too, can come to this great place.'

Ever wondered how many things 50,000 Cheaper Home Batteries can power?

'I am committed to making the lives of working families just that little bit easier. I want families to have real choice and real flexibility in how, when and where they work.'

Walk in and get the care you need - without paying a cent. Because every Australian deserves access to quality healthcare. 💚 💛

'Our kids deserve the same opportunities I and many in this room had.' During her first speech, the new Member for Brisbane, Madonna Jarrett MP, laid out her aspirational vision - from housing and health care to equality and the environment. You can watch the full speech at the link below 👇

A distinguished academic, lawyer and human rights advocate, Quentin Bryce said of her appointment as Governor-General: 'I grew up in a little bush town in Queensland of 200 people and what this day says to Australian women and to Australian girls is that you can do anything, you can be anything.'

'Winning Dickson was highly unlikely and, to some, an insurmountable mountain. With the very, very best Labor Party branch members, it took seven years to climb as a single mum with one leg, battling one of the most prolific politicians of our time.'

Too often, women's health hasn’t been taken seriously. We're changing that 👇

'The dignity of our healthcare system; the dignity that Medicare affords patients and their families; the dignity of work, and the strength of secure, stable employment; the dignity of child care and of aged care; and the dignity of our community and our area.'

The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on its election commitment to ensure the social security system cannot be weaponised against women experiencing violence.

Australian households and businesses from Nowra to Naracoorte are embracing our cheaper home batteries policy, taking control of their energy bills for good.

Happy National Wattle Day! A symbol of unity, rejuvenation and resilience, our national flower is ideally suited to withstand Australia’s droughts, winds and bushfires, representing the Australian spirit. 💚 💛

'The opportunity of a federal Labor government is that we listen to ordinary people. We share their concerns as our own and we give them the opportunities to drive the economy and lead community.'

'People ask why I ran. The truth is that once you've stood beside someone on the worst day of their life after a workplace death, a failed worker's comp claim or a wrongful dismissal, it's hard to unsee that.'

BREAKING: Labor's bill to Protect penalty rates of 2.6 million workers has passed the Parliament. 🙌

The new Member for Bonner Kara Cook MP is a former domestic violence lawyer, who has spent her professional working life advocating for vulnerable people in her community, and founded the first expert domestic violence law firm in Australia.

Labor's 5% deposits will cut years off the time it takes to save for a deposit, helping you into your own home sooner. We're focused on making it easier for people across the country to buy a home of their own.

In her first speech, the new Member for Griffith Renee Coffey MP spoke about her belief in education as 'the great equaliser in an unequal world', and more. You can hear more from Renee at the link below 👇

BREAKING: From 1 October, you'll be able to buy your first home with a 5% deposit. And you won't have to pay a single dollar in lenders mortgage insurance.

'I believe that if you have the capacity to speak up for others, you should. It's this unwavering belief that has brought me to this place.'

Every Australian deserves a place to call home. We’re tackling housing on all fronts. Building more homes. Opening the door for first home buyers with a 5% deposit. And backing more tradies with free TAFE and $10k for new apprentices. That’s how we bring home ownership back into reach.

Australians can trust that our plan is working. We are making the energy system cleaner, fairer, and more reliable. As old coal power stations close, we are replacing them with new renewable energy that can provide steady power.

On this day in 2010, Labor formed government in the 43rd federal election under the leadership of Julia Gillard. Gillard has the distinction of being Australia's first and only woman Prime Minister, overseeing a highly productive term in which 570 bills were passed by the Senate.

We're putting a more productive economy at the core of our Government's second term agenda, building on all the progress we've made together on inflation, employment and real wages. It's all about how we lift living standards and create more opportunities for more Australians. #auspol #ausecon

Labor has fought for you get a pay rise, above inflation. And new data shows it’s working. Real wages have grown for nearly two years in a row. And we’ve created more jobs.

If you work hard you should be able to own a home and build a good life for yourself and your family. That’s why at this week's Economic Reform Roundtable, Jim and I are focused on creating secure jobs with good pay. And an economy that backs small business and rewards aspiration.

'I was so moved by the life experiences of people with disability that I've worked mostly for and alongside people with disability ever since.' Hear the new Member for Whitlam Carol Berry MP talk about her advocacy work and more in her first speech, at the link below 👇

The new Member for Leichhardt Matt Smith MP had a long career for the NBL, loved his role as a union organiser, and is now a newly minted member of parliament. As he says himself, he is 'drawn to teams' and to working collaboratively. 'Let's do this.' Hear more at the link below 👇

The 18th of August holds a special meaning for Australia's Vietnam veterans, marking the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan in 1966. 📷: Australian War Memorial

On this day 50 years ago, Gough Whitlam and Vincent Lingiari made history. In returning land to the Gurindji people, it marked the first time an Australian Prime Minister acknowledged Aboriginal land rights.

Free healthcare, close to home.

29,000 Cheaper Home Batteries since July 1 — now at 1,000 a day. Lower bills, lower emissions, and Australians are all in.

Big week of good economic news: ✅ unemployment down ✅ new jobs up ✅ real wages growing strongly ✅ another interest rate cut Welcome progress, more to do. #auspol #ausecon

'I come to this role of MP ... with enormous gratitude and a joyful sense of responsibility to represent the people of Bullwinkel and with the hope that my skills as a nurse and midwife—pragmatism, problem solving and compassion—will contribute to the workings of this chamber and as a local MP.'

This will benefit so many students and graduates. Whether you're just starting out in your career, saving for a home or juggling a mortgage or young family – every little bit helps.

We've been fighting for you to get a pay rise - and it's working. For two years in a row, wages have been growing above inflation. On top of the third cut in interest rates this year, it’s more money staying in your pocket. Our number one priority is helping with cost of living.

ICYMI: You can now get 30% off home batteries thanks to Labor - saving you thousands.

Here's what a third rate cut in 2025 will mean for you. #auspol #ausecon

Like so many Australians, the new Member for Forde Rowan Holzberger MP has a storied work history - from the outback north of Broken Hill to Beenleigh; from the sheep station to the service station, mine work, politics, and small-business coaching.

BREAKING: The RBA has just cut interest rates for the third time in six months.