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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 14h

We’re building thousands of new homes across the country, including 100,000 exclusively for first home buyers.

And we're training more tradies with Free TAFE, to help build them.

Because every Australian deserves the security of a place to call home.

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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 14h

We want more Australians to get the keys to their first home sooner.

So we’re making it easier to get your foot in the door with 5% deposits - and you won't pay a single dollar in mortgage insurance.

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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 1d

Because when you're struggling with your mental health, getting help shouldn’t be a struggle too.

Labor's making sure Medicare is there for you when you need mental health care - no matter where you live: www.health.gov.au/our-work/med...

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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 1d

And we're investing millions to expand headspace, reducing wait times and improving support for young people: alp.org.au/news/nationa...

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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 1d

Labor's delivering more free mental health support.

We’ve opened 50 free Medicare Mental Health Centres, with more on the way, giving Australians better access to care, close to home.

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Anthony Albanese @albomp.bsky.social · 2d

I'll save you the search.

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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 2d

Watch Jess's speech in full: www.youtube.com/watch?v=29yr...

First Speech - Jess Teesdale MP | Member for Bass TAS

YouTube video by Australian House of Representatives

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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 2d

The new Member for Bass Jess Teesdale reflected on her own experiences as a teacher, from a remote Yolngu community in Arnhem Land to her Tasmanian hometown, during her first speech.

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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 2d

'Too many of our teachers are burning out. They're being stretched beyond what's fair, and many are leaving. That's why I'm really proud to be part of a government that is listening.'

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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 4d

We've delivered 90 Medicare Urgent Care Clinics with another 47 to open by mid-next year.

To get quality healthcare, all you should need is your Medicare card, not your credit card.

Labor's delivering the biggest ever investment to make that a reality.

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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 4d

Walk in and get the care you need, without paying a cent.

From cuts and burns to sprains and infections, you can get free healthcare at Labor's Medicare Urgent Care Clinics.

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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 4d

To get quality healthcare, all you should need is your Medicare card, not your credit card.

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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 5d

Learn more: www.pm.gov.au/media/over-t...

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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 5d

The Albanese Labor Government has already delivered 90 Medicare Urgent Care Clinics with another 47 to open by mid-next year.

Once all 137 clinics are open, 4 in 5 Australians will live within a 20-minute drive of a clinic according to analysis by the Department of Health and Aged Care.

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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 5d

Australians have clocked up more than 2 million visits to Labor's free Medicare Urgent Care Clinics!

More free health care when you need it, right across the country.

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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 6d

headspace provides support for young people aged 12 to 25 years who are experiencing, or at risk of, mild to moderate mental ill health. Young people who prefer to receive support online or via phone can visit www.headspace.org.au or call 1800 650 890.

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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 6d

This investment will support initiatives to reduce wait times and improve access to free mental health care for young people across 85 headspace services: alp.org.au/news/nationa...

National headspace day: Funding boost to improve headspace services

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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 6d

Today is national headspace day, and the Albanese Labor Government is investing an extra $72.7 million to boost headspace services across the nation - giving young Australians quicker access to the free mental health support they need.

Learn more below 👇

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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 6d

Learn more: www.alp.org.au/news/baby-pr...

Baby Priya’s Bill introduced to Parliament to provide certainty for grieving parents

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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 6d

The Bill introduces a new principle into the Fair Work Act that unless employers and employees have expressly agreed otherwise, employer-funded paid parental leave must not be cancelled because a child is stillborn or dies. This brings it in line with government paid parental leave.

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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 6d

After informing her employer that her child had passed away, Priya’s mum was faced with negotiating with her employer about a return to work she hadn’t planned for at the same time as grieving the loss of her child.

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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 6d

The Fair Work Amendment (Baby Priya’s) Bill 2025 is named after Baby Priya who heartbreakingly died when she was just 42 days old.

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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 6d

Parents grieving the loss of a child will have more certainty about their employer-funded paid parental leave entitlements, under a Bill introduced to Federal Parliament today delivering on our election commitment.

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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 6d

On this day in 2012, Labor Prime Minister Julia Gillard delivered her blistering speech on sexism and misogyny, demanding a better standard from men in leadership roles.

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 8d

Do you live in an apartment?

The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments are working together to make sure everyone can access our world class solar energy - including if you live in an apartment, whether you own it or rent it.

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