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The Albanese Government's record investment in Medicare has reversed the decline in bulk billing that began under Peter Dutton's Medicare rebate freeze, with 950,000 additional bulk-billed GP visits in the five months to March 2024.

Strengthening Bulk Billing

Free Internet for Students

A $13.7 million program providing free home internet connections to 30,000 eligible Australian families with school-aged children until June 2028, saving households approximately $1,000 per year.

Free Internet for Students

A $13.7 million program providing free home internet connections to 30,000 eligible Australian families with school-aged children until June 2028, saving households approximately $1,000 per year.

15% wage increase for early childhood educators

The Albanese Labor government has successfully passed legislation delivering a 15% wage increase for Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) workers, including those in outside school hours care services. This $3.6 billion investment represents a significant recognition of the value these predominantly female workers provide to children, families, and the economy.

15% wage increase for early childhood educators

Housing

Cutting migration in half and fixing the system

Australia's migration system is undergoing significant reform as the Albanese Government works to fix what independent experts have described as a fundamentally "broken" system that requires a "10-year rebuild."

Cutting migration in half and fixing the system

Help to Buy

A shared equity scheme helping first home buyers enter the property market with lower deposits and smaller mortgages

Help to Buy

A shared equity scheme helping first home buyers enter the property market with lower deposits and smaller mortgages

The Housing Australia Future Fund

The Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) is a $10 billion government investment fund created in 2023 to tackle Australia's housing crisis from the supply side.

The Housing Australia Future Fund

The Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) is a $10 billion government investment fund created in 2023 to tackle Australia's housing crisis from the supply side.

National Housing Accord

The National Housing Accord (2022) is an agreement Labor put together between the Federal Government, states and territories, local government, institutional investors, and the construction sector.

National Housing Accord

The National Housing Accord (2022) is an agreement Labor put together between the Federal Government, states and territories, local government, institutional investors, and the construction sector.

Economy

Back to back budget surpluses

For the first time in nearly two decades, the Albanese Government has achieved back-to-back budget surpluses, turning around the nation's finances while delivering cost of living relief for Australians.

Back to back budget surpluses

Getting inflation back under control

The Albanese Government has helped drive inflation to its lowest level in almost four years, with headline inflation now sitting at 2.4% - down from the 6.1% inherited from the previous government.

Getting inflation back under control

The Albanese Government has helped drive inflation to its lowest level in almost four years, with headline inflation now sitting at 2.4% - down from the 6.1% inherited from the previous government.

Lowest unemployment in 50 years

The Albanese Government has achieved the lowest average unemployment rate in 50 years, creating over 1.1 million new jobs.

Lowest unemployment in 50 years

The Albanese Government has achieved the lowest average unemployment rate in 50 years, creating over 1.1 million new jobs.

Closing multinational tax loopholes

Australia has implemented historic reforms requiring large multinational companies to pay a minimum 15% tax rate, closing loopholes and strengthening our tax system.

Closing multinational tax loopholes

Australia has implemented historic reforms requiring large multinational companies to pay a minimum 15% tax rate, closing loopholes and strengthening our tax system.

Health

Rescuing bulk billing

The Albanese Government's historic investment in Medicare has delivered 6 million additional bulk-billed GP visits for Australians in just over a year.

Rescuing bulk billing

The Albanese Government's historic investment in Medicare has delivered 6 million additional bulk-billed GP visits for Australians in just over a year.

Cracking down on smoking and vaping

The Albanese Government's world-leading reforms have positioned Australia at the forefront of the global fight against smoking and vaping.

Cracking down on smoking and vaping

The Albanese Government's world-leading reforms have positioned Australia at the forefront of the global fight against smoking and vaping.

NDIS Reform

The Albanese Government is investing $468.7 million to strengthen the NDIS by tackling fraud and improving services for people with disability.

NDIS Reform

The Albanese Government is investing $468.7 million to strengthen the NDIS by tackling fraud and improving services for people with disability.

Expanding Mental Health Services

The Albanese Government is investing $888.1 million to strengthen Australia's mental health system with a focus on early intervention, accessible care, and workforce development.

Expanding Mental Health Services

The Albanese Government is investing $888.1 million to strengthen Australia's mental health system with a focus on early intervention, accessible care, and workforce development.

Education

Rapid Anti-Bullying Review

Launching a six-month review examining current school procedures and best practices to address bullying behaviors, with recommendations to inform national standards for all Australian schools.

Rapid Anti-Bullying Review

Launching a six-month review examining current school procedures and best practices to address bullying behaviors, with recommendations to inform national standards for all Australian schools.

Universities Accord

A comprehensive package of reforms responding to the Australian Universities Accord Final Report, delivering better student support, strengthening student representation, and ensuring quality education across the higher education sector.

Universities Accord

Suburban University Study Hubs

A $32.5 million program establishing 15 campus-style study spaces with support services in outer suburbs to help more Australians access tertiary education without traveling to city centers.

Suburban University Study Hubs

A $32.5 million program establishing 15 campus-style study spaces with support services in outer suburbs to help more Australians access tertiary education without traveling to city centers.

National Student Ombudsman

The National Student Ombudsman gives university students a powerful, independent advocate when universities fail to adequately address complaints of sexual violence, discrimination, or other serious concerns.

National Student Ombudsman

Climate and Environment

Doubling National Park Funding

The Albanese Government is investing $262.3 million to restore Australia's iconic national parks after years of underfunding has left essential infrastructure deteriorating and conservation efforts compromised.

Doubling National Park Funding

Making Australia a Hydrogen powerhouse

The Australian Government has launched a bold vision for the nation's hydrogen industry with significant investments designed to position Australia as a global hydrogen leader by 2030.

Making Australia a Hydrogen powerhouse

The Australian Government has launched a bold vision for the nation's hydrogen industry with significant investments designed to position Australia as a global hydrogen leader by 2030.

Record renewable energy projects

The Albanese Government has approved enough renewable energy projects to power nearly every Australian household, marking a historic milestone in the nation's clean energy transition.

Record renewable energy projects

The Albanese Government has approved enough renewable energy projects to power nearly every Australian household, marking a historic milestone in the nation's clean energy transition.

Legislating the 43% emissions reduction target and Net Zero by 2025

The Albanese Government has enshrined Australia's first legislated emissions reduction targets, committing to a 43% reduction by 2030 and net zero by 2050.

Legislating the 43% emissions reduction target and Net Zero by 2025

The Albanese Government has enshrined Australia's first legislated emissions reduction targets, committing to a 43% reduction by 2030 and net zero by 2050.

Women

Women's education + workplace reform

The Albanese Government is creating safer educational environments for women while driving greater participation in traditionally male-dominated fields.

Women's education + workplace reform

The Albanese Government is creating safer educational environments for women while driving greater participation in traditionally male-dominated fields.

$1bn Leaving Violence Program

The Albanese Government is investing $925.2 million to help women leave violent relationships and access safe housing.

$1bn Leaving Violence Program

The Albanese Government is investing $925.2 million to help women leave violent relationships and access safe housing.

Play our Way Program

The Labor Government's landmark investment is funding 290 organisations to create better facilities and programs for women and girls across Australia, covering over 90 sports and targeting communities with the greatest need.

Play our Way Program

Building Women's Careers program

The Labor Government has launched the Building Women's Careers Program to drive structural and cultural change in key male-dominated sectors, addressing Australia's high rate of industry segregation which contributes to the gender pay gap.

Building Women's Careers program

Industrial Relations

Criminalising wage theft

The Albanese Government has introduced Australia's first national laws to make deliberate underpayment of workers a criminal offence, with penalties including jail time and substantial fines.

Criminalising wage theft

The Albanese Government has introduced Australia's first national laws to make deliberate underpayment of workers a criminal offence, with penalties including jail time and substantial fines.

Legislating Same Job Same Pay

Labor's industrial relations reform ensures labour hire workers receive the same pay as permanent employees doing the same job, delivering significant wage increases across multiple industries.

Legislating Same Job Same Pay

Labor's industrial relations reform ensures labour hire workers receive the same pay as permanent employees doing the same job, delivering significant wage increases across multiple industries.

Right to disconnect

Labor's landmark workplace reform protects workers from unpaid overtime by giving them the right to refuse contact outside work hours

Right to disconnect

Labor's landmark workplace reform protects workers from unpaid overtime by giving them the right to refuse contact outside work hours

Closing Loopholes

The Albanese Labor government has implemented landmark workplace reforms through the Closing Loopholes Act 2023 and Closing Loopholes No. 2 Act 2024. One year after the second tranche passed Parliament in February 2024, these changes are already delivering better work-life balance, improved job security, and enhanced workplace conditions for millions of Australians.

Closing Loopholes

Integrity

First nations

The Albanese Government has committed over $5.7 billion to First Nations initiatives since October 2022, with the 2024-25 Budget providing an additional $2.4 billion focused on practical measures to close the gap. The approach is built on partnership with First Nations communities, peak bodies, and state and territory governments as outlined in the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.

First nations

AML/CTF Amendments

The Australian Parliament has passed historic reforms to strengthen the nation's defenses against money laundering and terrorism financing, creating a more comprehensive system to detect and disrupt financial crime.

AML/CTF Amendments

Tackling Antisemitism

The Albanese Government has implemented a coordinated national strategy to combat the rise in antisemitism, bringing together law enforcement, legislative reforms, and community support measures.

Tackling Antisemitism

The Albanese Government has implemented a coordinated national strategy to combat the rise in antisemitism, bringing together law enforcement, legislative reforms, and community support measures.

Major Merger Reform

Parliament has passed the most significant changes to Australia's merger laws in 50 years, creating a new system designed to protect competition while streamlining approvals for business combinations that benefit the economy.

Major Merger Reform

Foreign Affairs

Huge investments in Defence

Albanese Government delivers historic $50.3 billion defence boost to transform Australia's military capabilities and create thousands of local jobs through a comprehensive "future made in Australia" defense agenda.

Huge investments in Defence

Fixing our relationship with China

Australia-China relations have transformed from confrontational trade sanctions and frozen diplomacy under the Coalition to a pragmatic engagement approach under Labor that balances security interests with economic recovery.

Fixing our relationship with China

Rebuilding relationships with our Pacific Island neighbours

The Albanese Government has committed a record $2 billion in annual development assistance to the Pacific, responding directly to regional priorities through targeted economic, security and climate initiatives.

Rebuilding relationships with our Pacific Island neighbours

Support and Aid for Palestinians

The Albanese Government has committed $94.5 million in humanitarian assistance to support Palestinians and others affected by conflict in Gaza, Lebanon and the broader Middle East region since October 2023, delivering on Australia's commitment to address urgent humanitarian needs around the world.

Support and Aid for Palestinians