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Official account of the Australian Labor Party. Authorised by P. Erickson, Australian Labor Party, Canberra.
Read ALP National President Wayne Swan's full speech on the 50th Anniversary of the Dismissal of the Whitlam Government at the link below 👇
November 11, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Read ALP National President Wayne Swan's full speech on the 50th Anniversary of the Dismissal of the Whitlam Government at the link below 👇
On this day in 1975, one of the most shocking events in Australian political history took place - Governor-General Sir John Kerr's dismissal of Gough Whitlam, our 21st prime minister.
November 11, 2025 at 4:27 AM
On this day in 1975, one of the most shocking events in Australian political history took place - Governor-General Sir John Kerr's dismissal of Gough Whitlam, our 21st prime minister.
We will remember them and those they left behind. Lest we forget.
November 11, 2025 at 3:30 AM
We will remember them and those they left behind. Lest we forget.
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Our Solar Sharer Offer means more Australians can be part of our world-leading rooftop solar take up.
November 10, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Our Solar Sharer Offer means more Australians can be part of our world-leading rooftop solar take up.
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We’re banning social media for under-16s to keep them safe online.
November 10, 2025 at 3:41 AM
We’re banning social media for under-16s to keep them safe online.
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Look out for this sign👇
They’re popping up at GP clinics across the country, letting you know that they bulk bill every patient.
That means free GP visits for every patient, every time.
With the biggest ever investment in Medicare, we’re making it easier to see a doctor for free.
They’re popping up at GP clinics across the country, letting you know that they bulk bill every patient.
That means free GP visits for every patient, every time.
With the biggest ever investment in Medicare, we’re making it easier to see a doctor for free.
November 9, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Look out for this sign👇
They’re popping up at GP clinics across the country, letting you know that they bulk bill every patient.
That means free GP visits for every patient, every time.
With the biggest ever investment in Medicare, we’re making it easier to see a doctor for free.
They’re popping up at GP clinics across the country, letting you know that they bulk bill every patient.
That means free GP visits for every patient, every time.
With the biggest ever investment in Medicare, we’re making it easier to see a doctor for free.
Labor created Medicare and we will always strengthen it.
We’re making the biggest ever investment in Medicare, ever.
This week, we expanded the bulk billing incentive to every Australian, and boosted payments to GP clinics that bulk bill every patient.
Because when you’re sick, you should be able to see a doctor without worrying about the cost.
This week, we expanded the bulk billing incentive to every Australian, and boosted payments to GP clinics that bulk bill every patient.
Because when you’re sick, you should be able to see a doctor without worrying about the cost.
November 6, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Labor created Medicare and we will always strengthen it.
Labor has just passed our new law to deliver payday super.
Here's what you need to know 👇
Here's what you need to know 👇
November 4, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Labor has just passed our new law to deliver payday super.
Here's what you need to know 👇
Here's what you need to know 👇
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Today we announce Solar Sharer.
A plan to share the excess solar energy our nation generates to provide every Australia with free power for at least 3 hours during the day.
A plan to share the excess solar energy our nation generates to provide every Australia with free power for at least 3 hours during the day.
November 3, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Today we announce Solar Sharer.
A plan to share the excess solar energy our nation generates to provide every Australia with free power for at least 3 hours during the day.
A plan to share the excess solar energy our nation generates to provide every Australia with free power for at least 3 hours during the day.
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More Australians will soon have access to the benefits of solar power, even if they don't have solar panels themselves.
November 4, 2025 at 1:46 AM
More Australians will soon have access to the benefits of solar power, even if they don't have solar panels themselves.
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Medicare and Bulk Billing.
It's in our DNA.
It's in our DNA.
November 2, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Medicare and Bulk Billing.
It's in our DNA.
It's in our DNA.
Movember Australia encourages men to grow a mo’ in November, to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention.
November 2, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Movember Australia encourages men to grow a mo’ in November, to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention.
Everyone should have access to a free, bulk billed doctor.
That's why we've made the biggest ever boost to Medicare - increasing the number of fully bulk billed clinics.
That's why we've made the biggest ever boost to Medicare - increasing the number of fully bulk billed clinics.
October 31, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Everyone should have access to a free, bulk billed doctor.
That's why we've made the biggest ever boost to Medicare - increasing the number of fully bulk billed clinics.
That's why we've made the biggest ever boost to Medicare - increasing the number of fully bulk billed clinics.
We need your help to create an independent National Environmental Protection Agency! 🌿
Today, Labor has introduced legislation to establish Australia's first ever independent National EPA.
Today, Labor has introduced legislation to establish Australia's first ever independent National EPA.
October 30, 2025 at 2:19 AM
We need your help to create an independent National Environmental Protection Agency! 🌿
Today, Labor has introduced legislation to establish Australia's first ever independent National EPA.
Today, Labor has introduced legislation to establish Australia's first ever independent National EPA.
Labor wants you to get your super when you get paid to help you retire with more.
October 28, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Labor wants you to get your super when you get paid to help you retire with more.
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Global ratings agency Fitch has reaffirmed Australia’s triple-A credit rating.
This is another powerful endorsement of Labor’s responsible economic management.
We’ve made a lot of progress together on the economy and that progress has been acknowledged by the big ratings agencies.
This is another powerful endorsement of Labor’s responsible economic management.
We’ve made a lot of progress together on the economy and that progress has been acknowledged by the big ratings agencies.
October 28, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Global ratings agency Fitch has reaffirmed Australia’s triple-A credit rating.
This is another powerful endorsement of Labor’s responsible economic management.
We’ve made a lot of progress together on the economy and that progress has been acknowledged by the big ratings agencies.
This is another powerful endorsement of Labor’s responsible economic management.
We’ve made a lot of progress together on the economy and that progress has been acknowledged by the big ratings agencies.
From 1 November, Australian women will have more choice and better access to affordable contraception.
October 28, 2025 at 2:04 AM
From 1 November, Australian women will have more choice and better access to affordable contraception.
Right now, we know every little bit helps. That’s why Labor’s supporting all Australians with the cost of living 👇
October 27, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Right now, we know every little bit helps. That’s why Labor’s supporting all Australians with the cost of living 👇
On this day in 1985, the Hawke Government handed back the title deeds for the Uluru–Kata Tjuta National Park to the Anangu people, following decades of determined lobbying by the traditional owners to have their rights recognised.
October 25, 2025 at 8:49 PM
On this day in 1985, the Hawke Government handed back the title deeds for the Uluru–Kata Tjuta National Park to the Anangu people, following decades of determined lobbying by the traditional owners to have their rights recognised.
We're backing parents - by helping keep kids safe online and providing extra support offline when they need it.
October 23, 2025 at 10:48 PM
We're backing parents - by helping keep kids safe online and providing extra support offline when they need it.
Bullying in schools is getting worse, not better.
Parents are telling us that schools need to act more quickly.
That’s why the Anti-Bullying Rapid Review recommends that schools should respond within two school days to a complaint or incident.
Parents are telling us that schools need to act more quickly.
That’s why the Anti-Bullying Rapid Review recommends that schools should respond within two school days to a complaint or incident.
October 21, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Bullying in schools is getting worse, not better.
Parents are telling us that schools need to act more quickly.
That’s why the Anti-Bullying Rapid Review recommends that schools should respond within two school days to a complaint or incident.
Parents are telling us that schools need to act more quickly.
That’s why the Anti-Bullying Rapid Review recommends that schools should respond within two school days to a complaint or incident.
Eleven years ago today, we lost an Australian Labor legend, former Prime Minister Gough Whitlam, at the age of 98.
October 20, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Eleven years ago today, we lost an Australian Labor legend, former Prime Minister Gough Whitlam, at the age of 98.
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Two million times Medicare made a difference.
October 16, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Two million times Medicare made a difference.
On this day in 1949, the Chifley Labor Government launched the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme.
Rated one of the civil engineering wonders of the modern world, more than 100,000 people, from more than 30 countries, worked on the Snowy Scheme from its launch until its official opening in 1974.
Rated one of the civil engineering wonders of the modern world, more than 100,000 people, from more than 30 countries, worked on the Snowy Scheme from its launch until its official opening in 1974.
October 16, 2025 at 9:48 PM
On this day in 1949, the Chifley Labor Government launched the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme.
Rated one of the civil engineering wonders of the modern world, more than 100,000 people, from more than 30 countries, worked on the Snowy Scheme from its launch until its official opening in 1974.
Rated one of the civil engineering wonders of the modern world, more than 100,000 people, from more than 30 countries, worked on the Snowy Scheme from its launch until its official opening in 1974.