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Official account of the Australian Labor Party. Authorised by P. Erickson, Australian Labor Party, Canberra.
Big news today! The Albanese Labor Government is delivering 11 new endometriosis and pelvic pain clinics across Australia.
They’ll be rolled out across the country, from big cities to regional towns, and they’ll add to the great work already happening in the 22 existing clinics.
They’ll be rolled out across the country, from big cities to regional towns, and they’ll add to the great work already happening in the 22 existing clinics.
November 14, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Big news today! The Albanese Labor Government is delivering 11 new endometriosis and pelvic pain clinics across Australia.
They’ll be rolled out across the country, from big cities to regional towns, and they’ll add to the great work already happening in the 22 existing clinics.
They’ll be rolled out across the country, from big cities to regional towns, and they’ll add to the great work already happening in the 22 existing clinics.
The first Australian election with compulsory voting was held, successfully increasing voter turnout.
The participation at Australian elections has never fallen below 90% since the introduction of compulsory voting in 1924, making Australia a fairer and more democratic country.
The participation at Australian elections has never fallen below 90% since the introduction of compulsory voting in 1924, making Australia a fairer and more democratic country.
November 13, 2025 at 10:35 PM
The first Australian election with compulsory voting was held, successfully increasing voter turnout.
The participation at Australian elections has never fallen below 90% since the introduction of compulsory voting in 1924, making Australia a fairer and more democratic country.
The participation at Australian elections has never fallen below 90% since the introduction of compulsory voting in 1924, making Australia a fairer and more democratic country.
Under Labor, more Australians are in work than ever before.
November 13, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Under Labor, more Australians are in work than ever before.
Too often, women's health hasn't been taken seriously. Labor is changing that.
November 13, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Too often, women's health hasn't been taken seriously. Labor is changing that.
Today is National Survivors’ Day, which is an opportunity to stand with victims and survivors, and acknowledge the profound harm caused by sexual assault and institutional abuse.
The Albanese Government is firmly committed to listening to survivors and putting their voices at the centre of reform.
The Albanese Government is firmly committed to listening to survivors and putting their voices at the centre of reform.
November 11, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Today is National Survivors’ Day, which is an opportunity to stand with victims and survivors, and acknowledge the profound harm caused by sexual assault and institutional abuse.
The Albanese Government is firmly committed to listening to survivors and putting their voices at the centre of reform.
The Albanese Government is firmly committed to listening to survivors and putting their voices at the centre of reform.
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.
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 👇
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
October 14, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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.
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.
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.
We’ve opened 50 free Medicare Mental Health Centres, with more on the way, giving Australians better access to care, close to home.
October 13, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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.
We’ve opened 50 free Medicare Mental Health Centres, with more on the way, giving Australians better access to care, close to home.
'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.'
October 12, 2025 at 10:03 PM
'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.'
To get quality healthcare, all you should need is your Medicare card, not your credit card.
October 10, 2025 at 10:43 PM
To get quality healthcare, all you should need is your Medicare card, not your credit card.
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.
More free health care when you need it, right across the country.
October 10, 2025 at 6:12 AM
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.
More free health care when you need it, right across the country.