This is what Labor governments do.

On 28 May 2000, thousands of Australians came together to walk for reconciliation. I was part of the group who walked across the Sydney Harbour Bridge. 25 years later the journey continues.

My dear friend Tom Uren would’ve been 104 today. He was kind and wise, yet tough in his pursuit of fairness, justice, and peace.

Today is National Sorry Day - a time to reflect on the enduring pain experienced by the Stolen Generations. Sorry also means committing to stand against racism and ensuring this harm doesn’t happen again.

Pope Francis was a reforming voice, a humble man. He leaves a lasting legacy.

It’s on.

And he’ll sack 41,000 frontline workers.

More cost of living relief for every Australian.

Breaking - we’re fully funding every school in Australia. Because every kid, in every school, deserves the best start in life.

WA, vote Labor today for cost of living help, investing in services, and cheaper public transport. A big thanks to all the @walabor.bsky.social volunteers out today helping re-elect a Labor government.

Big news: we’ve approved enough renewable energy projects to power 10 million homes - that’s almost every household in Australia.

Some very welcome news for your Tuesday.

Roses are red, violets are blue, I’ve just approved 70,000km2 of new marine sanctuaries for you 🐋🌹

Update from Parliament: we’ve just introduced the 3 Day Guarantee Bill. So every family will be guaranteed 72 hours a fortnight of subsidised early childhood education and care.

Welcome news today.

What an interesting behind the scenes look at how our fantastic scientists are working to better understand and protect our precious marine life. Projects like this show why we’re investing an extra $500 million in Antarctic research. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...

With Labor, renewables are at record highs. Unlike Dutton’s plan, we’re reducing pollution NOW and transforming Australia into a renewable energy superpower.

Were you lucky enough to spot the Aurora Australis in VIC, Tassie, SA or NSW this week? Take a look at this pic taken by Brad Hodge in Carcoar, NSW. 2025 is off to an incredible start.

How do you build a nuclear plant on the site of a coal plant while the coal plant is operating? If you have to demolish and clear the site first, where is power going to come from? Peter Dutton’s nuclear scheme isn’t thought through

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a well deserved break. I hope you can celebrate with friends and family today. And to everyone working today - thank you.

This is what modernising the energy grid and transitioning to renewables looks like.

My kids tell me Christmas dinosaurs are a thing…

We’re turning Australia into a renewable energy superpower.

What a difference a decade makes.

This project holds a special place in my heart. I learnt to swim in these waters. Every oyster filters a bathtub of water every day. The project will clean our waterways, provide habitat for sea creatures and restore our environment.

Some good news to start the week.

Now that’s a lot of plastic being recycled.

Nature in the city

The loveliest treat to buy myself…

Look at the T-shirt that a friend sent me. It was waiting for me when I got home from work this week. Brilliant.

We’re wiping $3 billion from student debt.

1 in 4 women in Australia experience violence from an intimate partner. Everyone has the right to feel safe, no matter where they are. We can all help stop violence against women - at work, at home and in our communities. #16Days #NoExcuse

It was a privilege to serve as Bill Shorten’s Deputy. I’m so excited to see what you’ll do next. But we’ll miss you and your incredible service to the union movement, the Labor party and the parliament. 📸 - Mike Bowers

The Libs and the Greens have teamed up to make it easier to send Australian rubbish to the shores of Thailand and Bali.

Every Australian deserves to be treated equally at work. We’re getting on with it.

There’s 42 days left in 2024. For the average Australian woman, today is the day she effectively starts working for free due to the current gender pay gap. But we’re changing that. We’re on track to close the gender pay gap in just 9 years. amp.abc.net.au/article/1046...

Hi everyone, it's great to be here. I hope you enjoy these flannel flowers in my backyard.