An Albanese Labor Government will bring regular ferry services to new parts of Hobart and the Derwent by funding a network of accessible, all weather floating jetties and ferry terminals along the river. Since it’s beginning in August 2021, the Derwent Ferry service has been a runaway success, with over 60,000 passengers embarking on the commuter service between Bellerive and Hobart. More than 10,000 passengers used the service...
Read MoreLabor today welcomes the Morrison Government’s nine-year belated decision to accept New Zealand’s offer to resettle 150 refugees per year from Nauru and Australia. However, Shadow Minister for Home Affairs, Senator Kristina Keneally, warned the announcement is just another pre-election promise to protect inner-city Liberal seats, and the Liberals might never actually implement the deal.
Read MoreAn Albanese Labor Government will deliver funding support to ensure the future of the Diwali Festival in Cairns for the next three years. Diwali is a festival of lights that is celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists and is a significant occasion for the Bhutanese community.
Read MoreJust before the last election, Scott Morrison announced a city deal for South East Queensland. With another election on the horizon, he's finally gotten around to actually signing it. How many more elections will it take for him to actually deliver anything?
Read MoreOn the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, we must recommit to a strong belief in multiculturalism, respect for all cultures and beliefs and to stamping out racism wherever it emerges. Multiculturalism is one of Australia’s greatest ideals. No matter who you are, or where you’ve come from, everyone should be welcome in Australia. But we cannot take our multiculturalism for granted.
Read MoreNew research has revealed the appalling level of hate crimes experienced by Australian Muslims. The third Islamophobia in Australia report released today by Charles Sturt University cites 247 incidents in 2018 and 2019.
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