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Some people go through life not picking sides. I get that – but it's not me. I chose to side with those who believed every Australian should have access to health and education, and affordable housing. I chose to side with working people who wanted a fair day's work for a fair day's pay. A long time ago, I picked a side. Yours.

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I live here in Marrickville with my son Nathan.

But my story began here in a council house in Camperdown. Just me and my mum. She wasn't well and it wasn't easy. But all things were possible.

I had opportunities.

When I went to uni, it was free.

When I bought my house, it was affordable,

Australians aren't greedy – we don't want too much, just fairness and opportunity

Some people go through life not picking sides. I get that – but it's not me.

I learnt from a young age, watching my mum deal with a health and welfare system that wasn't always on her side, just how that can hurt people.

So a long long time ago, I did pick a side.

I chose to side with those who believed every Australian should have access to health and education, and affordable housing.

I chose to side with working people who wanted a fair day's work for a fair day's pay.

I chose to side with those who know that action on climate change is urgent and economically smart.

I chose a side that believes everyone should have the same opportunities, regardless of their post code.

And I've spent my life fighting hard on the side of those Australians.

As a Member for Grayndler, and as Deputy Prime Minister, and now as Leader of the great Australian Labor Party.

I did pick a side. Yours.

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Electorate Office

334a Marrickville Rd
Marrickville NSW 2204

Phone: 02 9564 3588

Parliament House Office

Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600

Phone: 02 6277 7700

Phone: (02) 9564 3588
Fax: (02) 9564 1734
Email: A.Albanese.MP@aph.gov.au

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