On this day in 1916, Australia's 21st Prime Minister Gough Whitlam was born. Happy Birthday, Gough – you are missed, but your legacy persists in universal healthcare, a robust social safety net, the Racial Discrimination Act, rights for women, land rights for First Australians, and more.

Every taxpayer just got another tax cut under Labor. And there are more on the way.

Those first few months with your new baby are so important. It's why Labor’s extended paid parental leave to a full six months. And we've started paying super on top of it for the first time ever, because starting a family shouldn't mean more financial stress in retirement.

$12,000 a year: that's how much the minimum wage has gone up under Labor 👇

Labor has opened 137 Medicare Urgent Care Clinics. And from 1 July they are now a permanent part of Medicare.

Building an Australia where everyone has the opportunity to buy their first home. That’s real change.

Helping Australians with the cost of living is our number one priority.

Labor’s delivering lower taxes and higher pay.

We're proud of our Socceroos💚💛

Good luck to our Socceroos in their match against Egypt! 💚 💛 🇦🇺 ⚽

Labor's Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinics are expanding to cover menopause and perimenopause too.

PASSED PARLIAMENT: Labor's law to ban sneaky hidden fees and subscription traps.

We're extending Paid Parental Leave to give you more time, more support, and more breathing room while you figure it all out.

So you can keep more of what you earn.

We backed an increase in the minimum wage. Today, 3 million workers are getting a pay rise.

We're making sure you get a fair deal at the checkout.

On this day in 1975, Labor established Medibank and universal healthcare, to ensure that no one would go bankrupt over a medical bill. The Liberals undermined and then abolished it. Which led to Labor, under Hawke, establishing Medicare.

Early very chilly start on morning TV talking about all the new cost of living help that kicks in from tomorrow: tax cuts, wage rises, more paid parental leave, super on payday and an extension to fuel tax relief.

The Albanese Labor Government has now delivered every free Medicare Urgent Care Clinic we promised. Walk in and get the care you need, without worrying about the cost.

The system isn't working for a lot of people. That's why we're acting to fix it.

When all you need is your Medicare card. 💳✨ Walk into one of Labor's 137 Urgent Care Clinics across Australia to get the care you need, for free 💚

Because every Australian should have access to free, quality healthcare close to home.

We're delivering real change with more tax cuts and a fair go for young first home buyers.

BREAKING: We've just introduced legislation that will deliver for every Australian small business.

It's 1 week until our payday super reforms come into effect. This will mean Australians get paid their super when they get paid their salary. These reforms are about making sure your super is paid, and paid on time.⁩

Today Assistant Minister Josh Wilson and I are announcing the next stage in the rollout of big batteries through the Capacity Investment Scheme - supporting enough battery storage to power 3.7 million Aussie homes and businesses.

NEWS: Our tax cuts for workers and help for first home buyers will pass Parliament.

Every Medicare Urgent Care Clinic the Albanese Labor Government promised is now open, and that means more free healthcare closer to home.

Got a new baby on the way? We're extending paid parental leave to give you more time, more support, and more breathing room while you figure it all out.

We're extending fuel tax relief through July, cutting 16c a litre off normal prices. ⛽

The Albanese Labor Government has now delivered every free Medicare Urgent Care Clinic we promised. The way they work is simple: ✅ Bulk billed ✅ Walk in ✅ Open extended hours, 7 days a week

We stand for change, because we don't want the dream of home ownership to become a thing of the past. ⬇️

Today we've got big news. We're locking in our historic 15 per cent pay rise for early education and care workers. Because they do some of the most important work in the country and they deserve to be paid fairly.

BIG NEWS 💚 The Albanese Labor Government has now delivered every free Medicare Urgent Care Clinic we promised.

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We love the Socceroos 💚💛 (P.S. We’ve given every Aussie taxpayer a tax cut and there's another one on the way in two weeks' time 😎)

Economic reform and especially tax reform is always difficult, but when it makes it easier for first home buyers and fairer for workers it’s worth it.

We're wishing the Socceroos the very best in their #FIFAWorldCup 2026 campaign. Let's go! 🔥⚽

On this day in 1975, the Family Law Act received Royal Assent. The Act instituted no-fault divorce and was one of the great social reforms of the Whitlam Government. The Family Law Act remains a proud Labor legacy.

Labor is making it easier for women to access safe, affordable long-term contraceptives. We're delivering new contraceptive services in every state and territory.

Labor has helped Australians save more than $2.6 billion with cheaper medicines. 💊 We've delivered more free GP visits, cheaper medicines and free urgent care. 👩‍⚕️

Labor is doing everything we can to help you buy your first home. 🏡🔑

If it's a public holiday where you are and you're working, thank you! ❤️ You deserve your penalty rates.

BREAKING: Our legislation to deliver more tax cuts for workers and a fair go for first homebuyers has just passed the House. Labor's five different tax cuts will benefit the average worker by up to $2816.

This week and this government is all about higher wages and lower taxes for workers, and a fair go for first homebuyers.

On 3 June 1992, the High Court of Australia overturned the legal concept of 'terra nullius' — that land claimed by white settlers belonged to no one. Mabo Day marks that momentous victory and honours the legacy of the man who, alongside his wife Bonita, fought so hard for it — Eddie Mabo.

Are you looking to buy your first home? Here's some good news.

BREAKING: Around 3 million workers are getting a 4.75% pay rise from next month.

We've got the best sun and wind in the world, and we're using our sovereign renewables to shield our grid from global energy volatility and to bring down your energy bills.

Labor's making the biggest ever investment in Medicare so you can get the care you need, without worrying about the cost.