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Skye’s husband, Dad and step-Dad, Labor MP, in spare time guitar, piano, poetry, theatre, kayaking and National Parks. authorised by Tony Burke MP, Punchbowl.
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There is clear support at the Jobs and Skills Summit for the Government to modernise Australia’s workplace relations laws.
Big business, small business and the union movement all agree we need a new approach to bargaining to get wages moving.
The Government will act.
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Wages have been stagnant for far too long. That's why getting them moving again is a top priority of the summit this week.
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The Jobs and Skills Summit is well underway.
I just introduced the panel for sustainable wage growth and the future of bargaining.
You can watch live here: aph.gov.au/watch_read_lis
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For , I spoke with IR Minister about the gig economy and law reform. He told me: 'We want the technology of gig work – but 21st-century technology shouldn’t come with 19th-century working conditions.'
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'Twenty first century technology must not mean 19th century working conditions.' -- on the gig economy in his speech at the TWU Delegates Conference.
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There is a lot governments can do to close the gender pay gap.
The previous government didn't bother. The new Labor Government will act.
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Excited and honoured to be a member of this expert advisory group. History is calling, and it’s great sign that Arts Minister has seen fit to appoint an historian to help embed cultural policy in the life of a diverse, just, reconciled nation.
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MEAA's new Chief Executive Erin Madeley and her predecessor met with Arts Minister on Friday.
The meeting was an opportunity to outline what MEAA sees as priorities in the current national cultural policy review.
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If the Liberal Party is now deciding whether or not Scott Morrison leaves Parliament is based on the timing of another job for another Liberal friend from the New South Wales Parliament – they’ve learnt nothing.
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Bumped into great mate and local Fed MP at Punchbowl Woolies after work tonight.. Checked out each others’ shopping and I think I’d prefer his dinner choice; mine is going to be an air fryer special.
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Listening to the arts sector across Australia and right here in Perth.
Today Minister joined and myself at a local favourite, Rosemount Hotel.
Artists from all over Australia let us know how we can help build our new National Cultural Policy.
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We have brought legislation for 10 days paid family and domestic violence leave before parliament, because no woman should be ever have to choose between her job and her safety.
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In our Government’s first sitting week, I attended a memorial at Parliament House for women who have lost their lives to domestic violence.
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I can’t remember 10 days where so many of our finest voices fell silent.
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In May Olivia Newton-John received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the . No matter how young or old, Australians always had a place in their heart for ONJ. From country albums, to megastar, to environmentalist and advocate. Her music and care touched us all.
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. has signalled Labor will legislate to stop employers slashing wages by getting pay deals axed, slamming the bargaining tactic as a “rort” that is against the national interest. theaustralian.com.au/nation/labor-t
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1st I want this discussion. Establishing panels, particularly those beyond the usual established arts policy identities sparks the exact conversation I want.
But the misinformation here is appalling.
2nd the panels do not limit the policy 3rd “no writers” is plain wrong.
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Gideon Haigh in today’s @australian on consultative panel for National Cultural Policy, with no writers, publishers, libraries or archives. @Tony_Burke
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Once,the best known Australian voice was Judith Durham’s. With the Seekers and solo Judith earned her place as an icon of our music. In 1967 10% of the Melbourne population attended a single gig. What a contribution. What a loss.
I am Australian will be played forever.
RIP
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Politics done differently. Long may it continue. 47th parliament, first sitting, ✅ so far so good. #auspol
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Our climate change bill will give the whole country certainty and allow us to deliver on our plan to create jobs, cut emissions and deliver cheaper energy.
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For the first time in a decade, our Parliament is coming together to deliver real action on climate change (well most of it is).
Today is a good day. #auspol
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We have a bizarre situation at the moment where Liberal and National members keep using their speeches in Parliament to claim they’ve been prevented from speaking in Parliament.
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Delighted to confirm I have agreed to take on the position of Chair of Circular Australia.
Increasing the uptake of circular economy practices has plenty of upside including greenhouse gas emissions reduction, and better outcomes for nature.
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Today aged care and retail worker Grace gifted me a dollar coin on behalf of all the workers who will benefit.
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Rest in peace, Archie.
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Archie Roach was proof that music could change lives and move hearts. Music changed his life and his music changed the lives of countless Australians.
An elder, storyteller, musician and one of the most humble people I’ve met in my life.
RIP
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About to head into the chamber to introduce legislation that will give 11 million Australians access to 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave.
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IR Minister says it's hard to understand why the change wasn't implemented year ago.
"About a year ago... that principle was put to the parliament and it failed, we are not going to fail this time," he said.
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"The fact is that not every sense of grief arises from a declared war but from a conflict that takes place around does every single day," said.
"Every day, this is occurring insidiously, quietly, relentlessly occurring."
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1st vote of the 47th Parliament: Crossbenchers demonstrate the collaboration Australians ask for. LOTR 's willingness to take on board crossbench feedback to improve Standing Orders and legislation is a win for our communities and a win for democratic process. #auspol
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The Liberals and Nationals don’t want to acknowledge that the Albanese Labor Government will deliver on our promises.
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I reckon plenty of Australians wish they could forget the deliberate mess of the last 9 years.
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Paul Fletcher complains Parliament isn’t sitting very much - forgets his government only scheduled 10 sitting days in 2022.
He complains there's not enough debate - forgets his government crushed debate last term.
Agent J must have used his neuralyzer on Mr Fletcher 📸💥
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On the 40th anniversary of my parents’ citizenship, I had the honour of delivering my first speech to parliament. #auspol
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