More bulk billing, 135 Urgent Care Clinics with more to come, record funding for public hospitals. Whether your family needs urgent or ongoing health care, with Labor, every Australian will have access to free healthcare with their Medicare card.

Welcome to the Labor team, Senator Tammy Tyrrell.

The Albanese Government's top priority is looking after Australians today and setting Australia up for a more secure future.

⚠️ 3 key takeaways from the 2026 Budget ⚠️

Our tax changes will help about 75,000 Australians achieve the dream of home ownership.

Labor created Medicare and we'll always strengthen it. This Budget includes: 🏥 Another $25 billion for public hospitals. 💊 $5.9 billion to list more medicines on the PBS. 👩‍⚕️Permanently funding every Medicare Urgent Care Clinic.

Happy International Nurses Day! ❤️ Marked around the world on 12 May, International Nurses Day honours the significance of nursing to society. Thank you for turning up every day despite the risks, to care for our most vulnerable.

BREAKING: Our responsible approach in today’s Budget means we’ve improved the bottom line by $45b. Labor’s responsible economic management means that debt is lower, deficits are smaller and the Budget bottom line is stronger in every year.

BREAKING: We're investing in faster housing approvals. The Budget that we hand down tomorrow will include funding to unlock investment in housing, energy and critical minerals by streamlining environmental approvals.

Wishing all the mums of Australia a very Happy Mother's Day.

We'll keep 20% of our gas here so prices are more affordable for Australians.

BREAKING: We'll grow our national fuel reserves to 50 days.

One year since the election, we're focused on helping with the cost of living 👇

To all members of Australia's Buddhist community, best wishes for a joyful Vesak.

Happy May Day. Today we celebrate and remember those who've fought for fair and decent working conditions in Australia.

Labor wants you to keep more of what you earn. We've just taken the next steps to lock in our $1,000 instant tax deduction for next financial year. No receipts needed.

All workers deserve to come home safe from work. Today, on International Workers Memorial Day, we remember those who have died because of workplace injury, illness or disease, and also their families, friends, work colleagues, and communities who live with the impact of their loss.

For too long, women's health hasn't been taken seriously. Labor is changing that. We promised to open 33 endo and pelvic pain clinics around Australia to help women get treatment sooner. From this week, every clinic is now open.

If you're working on the public holiday in WA, NSW or ACT today - thank you. You deserve your penalty rates.

If you're working this public holiday, thank you - you deserve your penalty rates. ❤️

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.

Overseas conflict is pushing up prices. We're helping with cost of living at home. 👇

Labor's instant tax deduction will allow workers to knock $1,000 off their taxable income, without providing receipts, when they lodge their 2026-27 tax return. This is tax reform and a bit of extra tax relief at the same time, with a maximum saving of $470, and an average saving of $205.

When Labor is in power Medicare gets stronger 💪

When you're sick, seeing a doctor shouldn't be a struggle. Labor's making it easier to see a GP for free. 💚 💛

War in the Middle East has pushed up prices at home. And Australians are feeling it, from the servo to the supermarket. We're doing everything we can to keep costs down.

We are deeply saddened at the passing of Trish Crossin AM, aged 70. A former Labor Senator for the Northern Territory, Trish was a passionate advocate and a strong voice for Territorians.

For too long, women's health hasn't been taken seriously. Labor is changing that. We're opening 33 endo and pelvic pain clinics across the country to help women get treatment sooner.

Wishing a very happy, peaceful, and blessed Orthodox Easter to all those celebrating today.

With our massive boost to Medicare, we're making sure there are millions more bulk billed GP visits every year. And more than 3,700 GP clinics across the country are now bulk billing every patient.

When it comes to your mental health, the cost shouldn't stop you from getting the support you need. If you're struggling but don't know where to go, you can now get free one on one support from home, with our new Medicare Mental Health Check In. No cost. No referral. All covered by Medicare.

We're cutting gambling ads on TV, radio, online and on the field. Australians love sport, but too often gambling is getting in the way of the game. We’re taking action.

The Whitlam Government was the first in the world to appoint an adviser on women’s affairs. Elizabeth Reid worked inside the Prime Minister’s office, advocating for all submissions to cabinet to include an assessment of their impact on women.

We've cut fuel taxes and passed tough new laws to crack down on price gouging at the pump.

You can now access free mental health therapy from home, covered by Medicare. 🌼

If you're working this public holiday, thank you! ✨

Wishing a very Happy Easter to all who are celebrating today.

Too often, Australians are being tricked at the checkout. Getting hit with hidden fees at the last minute. Or going in circles trying to cancel subscriptions they don't want. We're banning subscription traps and hidden fees. So you're not hit with extra costs you didn’t sign up for.

If you're working this public holiday, thank you! You deserve your penalty rates.

Wishing peace and comfort to all who observe Good Friday.

Best wishes to the Jewish Australian community as Passover begins tonight. Chag Pesach Sameach.

Labor is establishing Medicare Mental Health Check In so more Australians can get the support they need, when they need it.

NEWS: Retail and fast food workers aged 18-20 will be paid as adults for the first time.

BREAKING: Australians will no longer pay $1.6bn in card surcharges from October 1. People shouldn’t be punished for using a credit or debit card.

Paying with card shouldn't cost more than paying with cash. That’s why surcharges on debit and credit card payments will be banned from October. Because those small surcharge fees add up quickly. And this change will put money back in your pocket. So, the price you see is the price you pay.

We're halving the fuel tax for three months to save you money when you fill up.

One small pup, one important message 🐶 Here's how Labor is supporting young Aussies - with a little help from MP Gabriel Ng and his assistant.

Today is Palm Sunday - the final Sunday of Lent and the beginning of Holy Week. To all those observing, we wish you a peaceful and joyful day.

BREAKING: Labor is backing another pay rise for 2.7M minimum wage and award workers. Today we've made a submission to the Annual Wage Review recommending the Fair Work Commission award an economically sustainable real wage increase to Australia’s award workers.

Rhoda Roberts, you are respected, you are revered, we are grateful for you. You are loved.