Making the invisible visible
Editorial by The Hon Bill Shorten MPA few weeks ago, I wrote about the power of sport and how it shapes the lives of so many Aussies. In 10 days you…
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Time for us to all do better
Editorial by The Hon Bill Shorten MPThis week has been one of the most memorable and exciting moments in my time in politics. I made an exciting announcement about significant disability…
Labor to bring forward regional first home buyer guarantee
Editorial by The Hon Julie Collins MPLate last year, I read a figure in this newspaper that still keeps me up at night. One decade. That’s how long it’s taking home…
AFL grand final is a sign life is returning to normal
Editorial by The Hon Bill Shorten MPThe 2022 AFL season is special for a number of reasons. It marks the first full AFL season since 2019 and, I hope, helps put…
The Queen transcended politics
Editorial by The Hon Bill Shorten MPEarly yesterday morning Australian time, London welcomed its Queen home in its classic style: dark, raining, and sombre. From TVs in Australia, we watched Queen…
Getting the homeless help where it’s needed
Editorial by The Hon Bill Shorten MPThere’s nothing more “Melbourne” than the AFL finals. I know this might be controversial, especially for this WA audience, but ask any fan who visits…
Closing ‘shameful chapter’
Editorial by The Hon Bill Shorten MPJust before Christmas in 2016, about 40,000 Australians received an end-of-year surprise, and it wasn’t the good kind waiting for them under the tree. It…
Sport has a unique power to uplift
Editorial by The Hon Bill Shorten MPI shared an article earlier this month on Twitter, about the Echuca Rockets, an all-abilities AFL team changing the lives of the players and their…
Shift mindset on disability
Editorial by The Hon Bill Shorten MPI have fond memories of one of my first-ever jobs, in a butcher shop. It was my family’s local, so I got to know the…
Farewell ‘immortal’ ONJ
Editorial by The Hon Bill Shorten MPYesterday was a sad day for us all, hearing of the passing of Olivia Newton-John. Australia’s golden girl, and a crusader for cancer research. The…
Neighbours’ brightest stars
Editorial by The Hon Bill Shorten MPLove is in the air! I have finally gotten around to watching the Neighbours finale and the feel-good vibes from the final episodes were infectious.…
It’s time for action on homelessness
Editorial by The Hon Julie Collins MP116,000 Australians. It’s more than the number of Australians who fill the MCG on Grand Final day. It’s more than the number of Australians who…
Get behind our Commonwealth Games stars
Editorial by The Hon Bill Shorten MPThere’s something to be said about watching Australians represent our fine country. It’s exciting, exhilarating, and brings all sorts of people together to celebrate national…
NDIS fraudsters shameless
Editorial by The Hon Bill Shorten MPThousands of Aussies across the country are trying to stave off the dreaded winter flu. Despite our best efforts over the past two years trying…
Flood assistance helping those whose worlds have been turned upside down in NSW
Editorial by The Hon Bill Shorten MPRight now, flood-struck communities in NSW are battling natural disaster. Again. I know West Australians care deeply for our flood-fatigued communities in the Eastern States and…
Extremists do nothing but push people from their cause
Editorial by The Hon Bill Shorten MPIn early 2021, I copped some flak (probably justified) from environmental group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Australia for calling something a vegan…
Let’s do our part for Ukraine
Editorial by The Hon Bill Shorten MPWe are now four months into Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. And it’s been five months since many Australians, including myself, took to the streets…
How the Albanese Government is fixing the cost of living crisis
Editorial by The Hon Bill Shorten MPI am soon going to enter the curious world that is TikTok. Don’t worry, I won’t be embarrassing myself too much, I’ll be promoting the…
Daniher’s discovery of hope
Editorial by The Hon Bill Shorten MPOpinion Piece The 1990 State of Origin Victorian Football League match was famous for two things: NSW beat Victoria by 10 points and it was…
Opinion editorial: Amplifying the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and girls
Editorial by Senator the Hon Anne RustonOne Friday night earlier this month emergency services attended a fire at a residence in the Hidden Valley Town Camp in the Northern Territory. Most…
The collective hearts of Australians broke last week but I hope we have all decided enough is enough
Editorial by Senator the Hon Anne RustonThe story of Australia is as much as anything a story of strong women. Courageous, trailblazing women and girls who roll up their sleeves and…
Opinion: Communal despair begins with alcohol abuse
Editorial by The Hon Alan Tudge MPHaving agreed with East Kimberley leaders to implement the cashless welfare debit card, the government is now receiving -requests across Western Australia for its introduction.…
Response to Ms Macklin and Mr Neumann
Editorial by The Hon Alan Tudge MPThe Hon Jenny Macklin MP Shadow Minister for Families and Payments Shadow Minister for Disability Reform Parliament House CANBERRA ACT 2600 The Hon Shayne Neumann…
Opinion Piece: Like smoking, we can stamp out ice addiction
Editorial by The Hon Alan Tudge MPIt is a little known fact that Australia has one of the lowest smoking rates in the world, but one of the highest rates of…
Redefinition of PPL road to cultural change
Editorial by Hon Kevin Andrews MPSociety needs to value women in the workforce KEVIN ANDREWS MICHAELIA CASH As a society, we should do more to support women who choose to…