Category: Federal & ACT

Update: Easing Restrictions – October 18 2021 On 18 October, the ACT has reached the milestone of having more than 80% of its population aged 12+. Accordingly, the following restrictions will now be eased: From 11.59pm on Thursday 21 October: Non-essential retail will be able to open under the 1/4sqm rule From 29 October: Food… Continue reading ACT COVID-19 Roadmap

On 16 August 2021, Senator Murray Watt as the Shadow Minister for Northern Australia, Disaster and Emergency Management, and Queensland Resources, delivered Labor’s plan for Northern Australia at the Developing Northern Australia Conference 2021. The plan aims to further develop the region in light of COVID-19, including addressing housing shortages, expanding skill bases and shifting… Continue reading Labor’s Plan for Northern Australia

On 12 August 2021, ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr announced a seven-day lockdown from 5:00pm. This is the first lockdown the Territory has experienced in 13 months and follows a positive case of COVID-19, detected overnight. The lockdown will remain in place until 5:00pm on Thursday 19 August 2021. Restrictions People in the ACT can… Continue reading ACT Lockdown

On Friday 2 July 2021 Federal Opposition Leader, the Hon Anthony Albanese MP, addressed the National Press Club in Canberra in response to the Government’s Intergenerational Report. The Labor Leader remarked on the current 1.7 million Australians looking for employment or for more working hours, and the 4 million Australians working in insecure roles. Albanese… Continue reading ALP Commitment to Full Employment

On Friday 2 July 2021 Federal Opposition Leader, the Hon Anthony Albanese MP, addressed the National Press Club in Canberra in response to the Government’s Intergenerational Report. The Labor Leader remarked on the current 1.7 million Australians looking for employment or for more working hours, and the 4 million Australians working in insecure roles. Albanese… Continue reading Federal Labor’s Commitment to Full Employment