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Albanese announces new Parliament to begin sitting on July 22
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced Parliament will resume in two months, 80 days after the May 3 federal election. Source: News.com.au.
Government’s welfare experts call for end to energy rebates
Members of Anthony Albanese’s welfare working group are pushing Labor to end its $6.8 billion power bill rebates and instead funnel taxpayer money into solar panels and renewable batteries for poorer Australians. Source: The Australian.
Senior Liberal senator says abortion a matter for states, territories
A senior Liberal senator has not confirmed if the Coalition’s position on abortion could change, as the Opposition rethinks its national platform in the wake of its election decimation. Source: The Australian.
‘It’s a part of who I am’: Albanese on his Catholic faith
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has cited his Catholic childhood as a key influence on his approach to government as he heads to Rome for the inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV amid heightened attention on his faith. Source: SMH.
Albanese begins second term with a new slogan
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is pledging to strengthen Australia with a second-term agenda that eases division, outlining his vision for “progressive patriotism” that can unite the country at a time of global instability. Source: The Age.
Cabinet backs above-inflation wage rise for low-paid workers
Cabinet has signed off on Labor’s election commitment that a re-elected Albanese Government back above-inflation pay rises for 2.9 million low-paid workers. Source: The Australian.
CSSA welcomes appointment of Liberal Party’s first female leader
Catholic Social Services Australia has applauded the landmark appointment of Sussan Ley as the first woman to lead the Liberal Party in its 81-year history.
Albanese rules out reintroducing religious discrimination legislation
Religious discrimination laws are unlikely to be resuscitated by the Albanese Government after being abandoned last year. Source: SBS News.
Leaders hit key marginal seats in final day of campaigning
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are leaving nothing to chance as they fight for votes on the final day of campaigning ahead of tomorrow’s election. Source: The Australian.