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Tanya Plibersek @tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social · Jun 3

This is what Labor governments do.

Tanya Plibersek @tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social · May 28

On 28 May 2000, thousands of Australians came together to walk for reconciliation. I was part of the group who walked across the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

25 years later the journey continues.

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Tanya Plibersek @tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social · May 27

My dear friend Tom Uren would’ve been 104 today.

He was kind and wise, yet tough in his pursuit of fairness, justice, and peace.

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Tanya Plibersek @tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social · May 25

Today is National Sorry Day - a time to reflect on the enduring pain experienced by the Stolen Generations. Sorry also means committing to stand against racism and ensuring this harm doesn’t happen again.

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Tanya Plibersek @tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social · Apr 21

Pope Francis was a reforming voice, a humble man. He leaves a lasting legacy.

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Tanya Plibersek @tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social · Mar 27

It’s on.

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Tanya Plibersek @tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social · Mar 25

And he’ll sack 41,000 frontline workers.

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Tanya Plibersek @tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social · Mar 25

More cost of living relief for every Australian.

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Tanya Plibersek @tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social · Mar 23

Breaking - we’re fully funding every school in Australia. Because every kid, in every school, deserves the best start in life.

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Tanya Plibersek @tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social · Mar 8

WA, vote Labor today for cost of living help, investing in services, and cheaper public transport.

A big thanks to all the @walabor.bsky.social volunteers out today helping re-elect a Labor government.

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Tanya Plibersek @tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social · Mar 5

Big news: we’ve approved enough renewable energy projects to power 10 million homes - that’s almost every household in Australia.

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Tanya Plibersek @tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social · Feb 18

Some very welcome news for your Tuesday.

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Tanya Plibersek @tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social · Feb 14

Roses are red, violets are blue, I’ve just approved 70,000km2 of new marine sanctuaries for you 🐋🌹

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Tanya Plibersek @tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social · Feb 5

Update from Parliament: we’ve just introduced the 3 Day Guarantee Bill. So every family will be guaranteed 72 hours a fortnight of subsidised early childhood education and care.

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Tanya Plibersek @tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social · Jan 16

Welcome news today.

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Tanya Plibersek @tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social · Jan 14

What an interesting behind the scenes look at how our fantastic scientists are working to better understand and protect our precious marine life. Projects like this show why we’re investing an extra $500 million in Antarctic research.

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...

Underwater drone captures 'mind blowing' marine life under Antarctic ice

From red urchins to orange sea cucumbers, researchers monitoring the fastest-melting glacier in East Antarctica are surprised by new-found biodiversity under the ice at Bunger Hills.

www.abc.net.au

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Tanya Plibersek @tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social · Jan 9

With Labor, renewables are at record highs. Unlike Dutton’s plan, we’re reducing pollution NOW and transforming Australia into a renewable energy superpower.

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Tanya Plibersek @tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social · Jan 2

Were you lucky enough to spot the Aurora Australis in VIC, Tassie, SA or NSW this week?

Take a look at this pic taken by Brad Hodge in Carcoar, NSW.

2025 is off to an incredible start.

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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · Dec 27

How do you build a nuclear plant on the site of a coal plant while the coal plant is operating?

If you have to demolish and clear the site first, where is power going to come from?

Peter Dutton’s nuclear scheme isn’t thought through

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Tanya Plibersek @tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social · Dec 25

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a well deserved break. I hope you can celebrate with friends and family today. And to everyone working today - thank you.