Media Releases

Government’s Annual Wage Review Submission
03 June 2022
Today the Albanese Labor Government has recommended to the Fair Work Commission’s Expert Panel conducting the Annual Wage Review that they ensure that the real wages of Australia's low‑paid workers do not go backwards.
National Accounts - March Quarter 2022
01 June 2022
Today’s National Accounts confirm solid underlying demand and a tight labour market but also an economy that is weaker than expected before the election, with significant challenges ahead.
Murugappan Family
27 May 2022
Today, in my capacity as interim Minister for Home Affairs, I exercised my power under section 195A of the Migration Act 1958 to intervene in the case of the Murugappan family.
Australians Have Just Suffered The Biggest Real Wage Cut In 20 Years
18 May 2022
With inflation running at 5.1 per cent, today’s data shows that real wages went backwards by 2.7 per cent in the last 12 months.
Morrison Government Can't Be Believed On The Budget 17/05/22
17 May 2022
As the most wasteful government since Federation, the Liberals can’t be taken seriously on the Budget and the economy.
RBA Interest Rates Decision
03 May 2022
It was hard enough to make ends meet under Scott Morrison and today it got even harder for millions of Australians.
Labor's Plan To Ensure Multinationals Pay Their Fair Share Of Tax
27 April 2022
An Albanese Labor Government will join the growing global efforts of more than 130 countries with responsible measures to ensure multinational companies pay a fairer share of tax.
A Better Future For Loganlea Road
20 April 2022
An Albanese Labor Government will widen Loganlea Road between the Logan Motorway and the Pacific Motorway on-ramp, delivering a faster, safer commute to local families.
PEFO Confirms Real Wages Going Backwards, Costs Of Living Skyrocketing And Australians Falling Behind
20 April 2022
The Pre-Election Economic and Fiscal Outlook (PEFO) released today confirms that the Morrison Government's decade of economic mismanagement has resulted in a budget riddled with waste and rorts and with a trillion dollars in debt with not enough to show for it.
Answering The Call To Help Keep Our Community Safe
11 April 2022
An Albanese Labor Government will work with Logan City Council to install at least ten new CCTV security cameras across the community and help upgrade local infrastructure to increase the capacity of the local CCTV network.