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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 2h

headspace provides support for young people aged 12 to 25 years who are experiencing, or at risk of, mild to moderate mental ill health. Young people who prefer to receive support online or via phone can visit www.headspace.org.au or call 1800 650 890.

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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 2h

This investment will support initiatives to reduce wait times and improve access to free mental health care for young people across 85 headspace services: alp.org.au/news/nationa...

National headspace day: Funding boost to improve headspace services

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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 2h

Today is national headspace day, and the Albanese Labor Government is investing an extra $72.7 million to boost headspace services across the nation - giving young Australians quicker access to the free mental health support they need.

Learn more below 👇

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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 5h

Learn more: www.alp.org.au/news/baby-pr...

Baby Priya’s Bill introduced to Parliament to provide certainty for grieving parents

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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 5h

The Bill introduces a new principle into the Fair Work Act that unless employers and employees have expressly agreed otherwise, employer-funded paid parental leave must not be cancelled because a child is stillborn or dies. This brings it in line with government paid parental leave.

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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 5h

After informing her employer that her child had passed away, Priya’s mum was faced with negotiating with her employer about a return to work she hadn’t planned for at the same time as grieving the loss of her child.

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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 5h

The Fair Work Amendment (Baby Priya’s) Bill 2025 is named after Baby Priya who heartbreakingly died when she was just 42 days old.

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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 5h

Parents grieving the loss of a child will have more certainty about their employer-funded paid parental leave entitlements, under a Bill introduced to Federal Parliament today delivering on our election commitment.

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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 9h

On this day in 2012, Labor Prime Minister Julia Gillard delivered her blistering speech on sexism and misogyny, demanding a better standard from men in leadership roles.

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 1d

Do you live in an apartment?

The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments are working together to make sure everyone can access our world class solar energy - including if you live in an apartment, whether you own it or rent it.

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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 2d

As Australia’s WWII prime minister through the Pacific War years, Labor's John Curtin led Australia through its darkest hour to peace and oversaw the subsequent significant expansion of social services - a legacy that persists to this day.

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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 2d

Show your support by asking the Senators in your state or territory to listen to the community and pass legislation to create an EPA: alp.org.au/epa-now

Tell the senate we need a Federal Environmental Pr

Add your name and send an email to the Senate crossbench

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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 2d

We need your help to create an independent Federal Environmental Protection Agency!

Soon we'll be introducing legislation to establish Australia's first ever independent Federal EPA. But last time we tried to create a Federal EPA, the Greens and the Coalition teamed up to block it.

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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 4d

Learn more: alp.org.au/news/10k-inc...

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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 4d

If you’re training to build the homes Australia needs, we’ll help you finish your studies - so you can get on the tools and get paid for it.

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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 4d

But from tools to transport, the costs of completing an apprenticeship can add up quickly. That’s why Labor's backing future tradies with a $10,000 cash bonus for new construction apprentices.

And with Free TAFE, you can train without worrying about the cost.

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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 4d

To make housing more affordable, we need to build more homes. And that starts with training more tradies.

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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 5d

Want to know more? firsthomebuyers.gov.au

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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 5d

Big news for first home buyers: you only need a 5% deposit - and no lenders mortgage insurance.

This will take years of the time it takes to save for a deposit, helping you into your own home sooner.

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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 5d

On this day 40 years ago, Anthony Albanese became the President of Young Labor.

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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 6d

Labor believes signing up for uni shouldn't mean signing up for a lifetime of debt. And we're taking real action to make it fairer.

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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 6d

Labor's making sure young Australians get a fair start out of uni or TAFE, with lower student debt repayments.

Some people could see up to $50 more in their take home pay, every fortnight. And soon, your student debt will be cut by 20%.

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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 6d

Check your next pay. If you've got a student debt, you could see more in your bank account.

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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 7d

First Nations women can access information about Screen with you Sistas here: www.health.gov.au/breast-screen

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Australian Labor @australianlabor.bsky.social · 7d

Information about BreastScreen Australia is available at www.health.gov.au/bsa.

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