With Free TAFE, you can train for a great job without the cost. And our $10,000 bonus is helping new construction apprentices with the cost of living while they get qualified. We’re opening up life changing opportunities for more Australians, here in Bendigo and right across the country.

Home truths on Labor’s 5% deposit program for first home buyers.

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With the passing of Richard Scolyer, we have lost one of our brightest lights and one of our biggest hearts. As the joint 2024 Australian of the Year, Professor Scolyer took his place in the national spotlight with determination and purpose as he very publicly dealt with his glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. Every day, this remarkable man – the cancer specialist who became his own subject – took us into his confidence, and he lifted us all in the process. Richard’s journey was difficult and confronting. “My uncertain path”, as he termed it with characteristic understatement. Yet it was one he travelled with courage, determination, and a grace that never ceased to be remarkable. The way he shared it with us was an act of profound generosity. He showed us what it means to hope, and to keep searching for solutions. He showed us how to stand firm against fear and stay true to yourself. Now Richard’s journey is done, yet his legacy will always be with us. The recently established Richard Scolyer Chair at the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse proudly bears his name. And one day when a cure is found, Richard’s name will be spoken. The hearts of all Australians go out to his wife, Dr Katie Nicholl, and their children, Emily, Matthew and Lucy. And may Richard Scolyer rest in peace.

Richard Scolyer was a beautiful, kind, selfless man. A national treasure who left the world better than he found it. His work has saved, and will continue to save, thousands of lives. He is the very best of Australia and will be dearly missed, especially by his loving family.

Goodbye my friend. No one braver, more courageous or more joyous. I was so lucky to know you. Thank you for everything. For the lives you saved, for the people you inspired, and for raging against the dying of the light ❤️

This week and this government is all about higher wages and lower taxes for workers, and a fair go for first homebuyers.

Right now, it's too tough to buy your first home. We’re fixing that by changing negative gearing and capital gains tax breaks to give first home buyers a fair go.

We're extending paid parental leave to a full six months starting this July. Because Labor will always back working families.

Big news for new families.

NEWS: One month until 14 million Australians get another tax cut. Altogether Labor's five different tax cuts will benefit the average worker by up to $2816. We're getting on with the job of cutting income taxes and making the tax system better and fairer.

We’re making sure you can get free healthcare with just your Medicare card. Permanently.

Home ownership isn’t just about housing. It’s about what kind of country we want Australia to be.

The last time the Liberals were in power they ripped the guts out of public schools. And now they’ve threatened to do it all over again.

Today on Public Education Day I spoke to Sunrise about our record investment for public schools. It means an extra $20 billion over the next decade. It’s not a blank cheque - it’s tied to real and practical reforms.

Today, on Public Education Day I joined the Prime Minister and the AEU to launch the Class Acts documentary. I thought it was bloody brilliant. It’s about Australians educated in public schools who have done amazing things. People like Human Rights lawyer Jennifer Robinson and teacher and community leader Yalmay Yunupiŋu. It’s also about the teachers who taught them what is possible. You can watch some of the amazing stories at classacts.tv

We’ve introduced laws today that are all about cutting taxes for workers, making it easier to buy a first home, and better aligning the tax treatment of labour and tax income. This is the first step in delivering the most significant reform of the tax system in over a quarter of a century, to help more Australians get ahead and into a home of their own.

"Bring our country together to heal.” Travis Lovett has walked more than 900 kilometres to deliver a powerful message here in Canberra. When our Parliament first sat, First Nations people weren’t represented within it. We’ve come a long way since then, but the journey towards a fairer, more equal Australia continues. Travis, we’re committed to walking with you and all First Nations people on the journey to reconciliation. Every step of the way.

JUST ANNOUNCED: The Australian Energy Regulator says electricity prices will fall by up to 10.7% for households and 20.9% for small businesses from July 1.