On Monday 2 November 2020, the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Chief Minister and Treasurer, Andrew Barr MLA, delivered the Parliamentary and Governing Agreement for the 10th Legislative Assembly. The Agreement is between Andrew Barr MLA, Leader of the Australian Labor Party ACT Branch, Yvette Berry MLA, Deputy Leader of the Australian Labor Party ACT Branch,… Continue reading ACT Parliamentary & Governing Agreement
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ACT Government Ministerial Appointments
ACT Government Executive Andrew Barr MLA Chief Minister Treasurer Minister for Climate Action Minister for Economic Development Minister for Tourism Yvette Berry MLA Deputy Chief Minister Minister for Early Childhood Development Minister for Education and Youth Affairs Minister for Housing and Suburban Development Minister for Women Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence… Continue reading ACT Government Ministerial Appointments
2020 Federal Budget in Reply
October 2020 On Thursday 8 October Federal Opposition Leader the Hon Anthony Albanese MP delivered the 2020 Federal Budget in Reply. In his Budget in Reply, Mr Albanese outlined an ongoing commitment to emerging from this crisis with a stronger economy and a fairer society. Mr Albanese said that Labor would rehire workers, rewire the… Continue reading 2020 Federal Budget in Reply
Anthony Albanese Speech to the McKell Institute
On Wednesday 20 September 2020, Labor Leader Anthony Albanese addressed the McKell Institute in Sydney. Speaking to the upcoming budget, Albanese outlined how Labor plans to generate economic activity, create new jobs and boost productivity. Mr Albanese’s priorities focus on five key areas: Infrastructure Social Housing Education and Training Manufacturing Job Security Infrastructure Mr Albanese… Continue reading Anthony Albanese Speech to the McKell Institute
Labor’s 2050 Emissions Target
On Friday 21 February, Labor Leader Anthony Albanese addressed the independent progressive Australian think tank, Per Capita in Melbourne. Albanese outlined Labor’s plans to reduce Australia’s net carbon emissions to zero by 2050. The emissions target will be reached without the use of Kyoto carryover credits. Labor’s plan rules out funding for new coal-fired power… Continue reading Labor’s 2050 Emissions Target