Back in Canberra grilling the big banks – because digital payments shouldn’t cost you more than cash. We’ve made real progress on fee-free digital payments, and today’s RBA review hearings were another step in the right direction.

“The (Climate Change) Authority recommends the Govt. should aim for the top of the 62-70% range, prepare for breakthroughs and setbacks, and not rule out 'overachievement,' should greater emissions reductions prove possible. This will keep us moving towards net zero emissions by 2050 at the latest”

Incredible scenes over at the coalition. Will they ever learn? Nah, it’s the voters who were wrong. Meanwhile we’re getting on with the job we were twice elected to do. #auspol

Coffee  Water  Notes.  Ready to question the RBA  Tune in here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEpL6DqNFac

2035 Target set at 62%-70% as recommended by the Climate Change Authority My focus? Getting to 70% and beyond ASAP The Liberals can tear themselves apart over this, instead I'll be getting on with it.

A huge climate report came out today and it sends a very strong message; climate action is not a nice to have, it’s a must. Here’s what I had to say today on Sky News 📺 Watch the full interview on my YouTube channel #auspol

The RBA has cut interest rates for the third time in 6 months. Here’s what that means to your budget if you have a home loan. More work to do.

Side by side articles in todays AFR Think the Liberals will learn? Nah. Probably not hey #auspol

ICYMI: Latest inflation figures are in, and they’re welcome. That’s four consecutive quarters in a row that inflation is in the RBA’s band. Under the Liberals, inflation was high and rising. Under Labor, it’s now within band and falling. More to do.

The Liberals called the PMs trip to China indulgent.

AT LAST. AT LONG LAST. Ryde is getting some EV chargers. Thanks to the Minns NSW Government, Ryde, Lane Cove and Hunters Hill will get 70 charging ports across Bennelong 🚘 ⚡️ Learn more about the new rollout:  🔗 https://bit.ly/4kq8rAL

And that’s how it’s done ✅ Approved in just 17 days. Over 90 renewable energy projects have been approved by our government, dwarfing any other energy type. Here’s to another step forward on energy transition.

And this folks is why Urgent Care Clinics matter 🙌 A local mum shared her experience with me after a nasty fall. Thanks to the team at the Ryde Medicare Urgent Care Clinic for providing compassionate, timely, and bulk billed support.

🎉 HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY to the Top Ryde Medicare Urgent Care Clinic! 🎂 10,487 presentations in just one year; all fully bulk billed and all taking pressure off hospital emergency. And in case you missed it, there’s another urgent care clinic on its way in Chatswood 🙌 Labor invests in Medicare.

Hemmes 🤝 Liberal Party   I wonder why?  #auspol

Saw this stuck at the bottom of my yellow bin. Leaving it there as a reminder #auspol

The state of the Liberal party to just not have the ability to read the room needs to be studied #auspol

I know a good line when I hear one. Welcome aboard Comrade Violi 🫡 #auspol

Big news for Hunters Hill High 🎉 Hunters Hill is one of 33 public high schools across NSW set to benefit from the $100 million in upgrades to support High Potential and Gifted Education programs. These upgrades will help every student thrive and back every child to reach their potential 🙌

Today I was formally declared the Member for Bennelong. It’s an extraordinary honour to represent my home in our nation’s parliament. Thank you to the AEC for a fair and transparent count and to the people of Bennelong. I’ll never take this responsibility for granted.

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Labor has now received two mandates to transition to renewable energy. This one bigger than the last. That means more solar, more wind and more storage to firm it up. Bring it on #auspol

We are so back #auspol

Thank you to NSW Premier Chris Minns for supporting my re-election to represent our community in Bennelong.  I’ve been living here for nearly 20 years. I’ll always fight for what’s best for my home. Vote 1 Jerome Laxale, and number every square.

The mask is off.

Remember when Jacinta Price said MAGA then denied it, then Dutton side stepped it, then a photo emerged of her in a MAGA cap? That started 20 hours ago #auspol

Missed last night’s Treasurers’ Debate?  This kinda sums it up. #auspol #treasurersdebate

Preview of tonight’s leaders debate on Sky #auspol

🚨 BREAKING: We're delivering a Medicare Mental Health Centre right here in Ryde 🚨

In #Bennelong letterboxes this week Me: You should be able to see a doctor for free when it’s urgent, medicines and housing should be more affordable and students shouldn’t be unfairly burdened with debt. Conservatives: wOkE mInD vIrUs is bAd fOR EcOnMy #auspol

Cause and effect. Only 8 months apart too. New record? #auspol

It’s the biggest myth in Australian politics 🗣️ Lend me 90 seconds of your time to call it out #auspol #bennelong

The Liberals opposed Medicare from day 1, and promised at 4 consecutive elections to abolish it. Peter Dutton said that too many services are bulk billed. Labor created Medicare Labor saved Medicare And only Labor will strengthen it.

Portraying future fund investments “a gamble” did nothing but undermine Labor’s promise to build more homes. To nobody’s surprise the Greens were wrong. Their antics, hand in glove with the liberals, delayed social and affordable housing #auspol

Some people say that members’ 90 second statements, preceding question time, can be a bit dull. My watch seems to suggest otherwise 🗣️ #auspol

This guy 🤌🏼🤦🏼‍♂️ #auspol

Labor: Urgent care clinics, cheaper medicines, record investments in bulk billing & now over $500m into women’s health. Liberals: Cuts to emergency departments, hospitals, a 6 year Medicare rebate & attempts to introduce a GP tax. Care about Medicare? Labor does too #auspol

RIGHT NOW: The Liberals are lining up to vote against permanent Free TAFE. Here’s the Libs logic ✅ Tax payer funded business lunches ❌ Free TAFE to skill up the workforce and improve productivity #auspol

2025 ins: reading more novels, crocs, date nights with Jo. 2025 outs: Debit payment costs and surcharges. This is the year for fee-free digital payments and I want the RBA to know that Australia is on board for bold reform #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Some exciting news! My friend Sally Sitou and I have just been made Federal Patrons of the Labor Environment Action Network. It’s a role that I was excited to accept, and one that I’ll take seriously. First up for me? A national Environmental Protection Agency. #auspol

thanks for posting this on the other place @jeromelaxale.com

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but a policy that, quote, “will never happen” is not a “gem” It’s a dud. #auspol

New year. Same old Liberals #auspol

Hot tip Pete: you gotta do more than just talk about housing, to deliver more housing #housing #auspol

Produce 40% less power than AEMO forecasts, then of course it’ll be cheaper #duttonmath #auspol #nuclear

We always knew his costs were going to be nonsense. No news there. For me, THIS is the news story of the day. It tells you everything you need to know about Dutton’s Liberals. #auspol 🕰️ ☢️

When Peter Dutton eventually releases his nuclear costings, you’ll need to ask yourself, who you trust; Peter Dutton and the Liberals? or the CSIRO? #auspol

The biggest threat to zero emissions is Peter Dutton #auspol

As Parliament closes for 2024 I just wanted to give a shout out to Mr Speaker. You all see his work in the chair, but his work promoting democracy to kids in the cities and the regions is, in my opinion, his most important contribution. Thanks Milton! #auspol

Chris Bowen has just delivered his annual climate change statement to the house. It shows that our policies to decarbonise our economy, address energy deficiencies & reduce emissions are either on track, or exceeding expectations. All of that is at risk under Dutton #auspol