Federal Labor Leader Hansard

Jul 23, 2019

Statements on Indulgence – Member for Kingston – Tuesday, 23 July 2019

Mr ALBANESE (Grayndler—Leader of the Opposition) (15:12): People will have noticed that the member for Kingston isn’t here. One of the things that has changed this parliament is new mums giving birth. I want to congratulate Amanda on the birth of Oscar Thomas Walker at 1.24 pm yesterday. We congratulate Amanda and the family. On behalf of the parliament, I wish Amanda, Oscar and the entire family, including Oscar’s older brother Percy, all the best.

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Leader of the Australian Labor Party, MP for Grayndler, Rabbitohs Life Member. Authorised by Anthony Albanese, ALP, Canberra.

To every Victorian – Australia is so proud of yo

To every Victorian – Australia is so proud of you. Retail, cafes and pubs are reopening. Restrictions on leaving home are being lifted. These achievements belong to you. This isn't over yet. But because of your efforts, the light at the end of the tunnel is brighter than ever.

Children learn so much in their early years. Labo

Children learn so much in their early years.

Labor's cheaper child care plan will let children learn, and it will help parents get back to work.

Congratulations, Victoria. This is a huge mileston

Congratulations, Victoria. This is a huge milestone – and it belongs to you.

Australians deserve a government that has one sing

Australians deserve a government that has one singular focus – you. No more rorts. No more dodgy deals. A Labor Government I lead will work every day to improve the lives of Australians, and that means making child care cheaper for families.

Let me tell you about Deyaan Udani. Deyaan was a b

Let me tell you about Deyaan Udani. Deyaan was a bright seven-year-old boy from Woodcroft in Sydney who tragically passed away while on family holiday in 2016. Not long before the trip, Deyaan learned about organ donation. He told his parents that he wanted to be an organ donor one day to help save the lives of others. A few months later when Deyaan passed away, his mum and dad were faced with the decision to donate Deyaan's organs. They decided to honour Deyaan's wish – saving four lives and restoring sight for two others. I'm wearing orange – Deyaan's favourite colour – for Saffron Day. It's a day to honour Deyaan, and to raise awareness for organ donation. Giving the gift of life is one of the most powerful things any of us can do. If you're not already an organ donor, think about registering. Head to www.donatelife.gov.au for more information.

He just doesn’t get it.

He just doesn’t get it.

That time @jack_river dropped in to chat about the

That time @jack_river dropped in to chat about the need to support musicians and the arts during the pandemic and beyond 🎸🥁🎹🎤

Six years ago today, Australians lost one of their

Six years ago today, Australians lost one of their fiercest champions. We miss you, Gough.

Behind every statistic, there are families struggl

Behind every statistic, there are families struggling to pay the bills and put food on the table. While the Morrison Government ignores child care, Labor has a plan to fix it – and make life that little bit easier for Australian families.

Three years ago today, the last Holden factory clo

Three years ago today, the last Holden factory closed its doors – and car manufacturing ended in Australia. It came after the Liberals challenged Holden to leave. And they did. Time and time again, the Liberals have shown they don't care about manufacturing jobs. But I do. These Australians were proud of what they built. Rightly so. I want Australians to feel that pride again – because I want us to be a country that makes things. We can't afford to see more industries close down and more job losses, especially now. We need a government that actually supports Australian manufacturing – and all the jobs that come with it.

Some very tough questions today. Children are natu

Some very tough questions today. Children are naturally inquisitive, and child care nurtures that development. That's why I will make child care cheaper for families.

This number 41 sign means a lot to me. I can rem

This number 41 sign means a lot to me.

I can remember screwing it into the wall more than 30 years ago.

Mum bought me the drill set and I got stuck into the brick wall.

This is the social housing home where my mum raised me by herself while she was on a disability pension.

There was a real sense of community back then, and you can still see it there today.

When mum got sick and had to go to hospital – which was pretty often – the neighbours would take turns to cook me dinner.

I'll never forget that generosity of spirit, with everyone pitching in.

It's that same spirit we've seen this year when disasters have struck us. When the going gets tough, we stick together.

I want a Labor Government so we can build more public housing homes like this.

It's not just good for the people who live there, but it's going to be great for the economy.

Think of all the construction jobs we'll create.

Think of all the homes we'll build. All the lives we'll improve.

That'd be a legacy to be proud of.

Kiwis have voted to keep New Zealand moving for th

Kiwis have voted to keep New Zealand moving for three more years. Congrats to @jacindaardern and @nzlabour.

Party conferences look a little different in 2020.

Party conferences look a little different in 2020. Thanks to all the @nswlabor members who joined today’s online convention. Together, we’ll keep fighting for the better, fairer future that Australians deserve.

Friday after work walk in Sydney Park with this on

Friday after work walk in Sydney Park with this one a treat for both of us 🐶

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