Australian Labor Party

Policy question: the federal government should introduce a carbon pricing mechanism

Policy question: the federal government should increase investment in renewable energy technologies

Policy question: the federal government should maintain or increase its investment in and support for the Australian coal industry

Policy question: the federal government should put a ban on new thermal coal mines opening in Australia

Policy question: the federal government should stop all investment in fossil fuels

Policy question: the federal government should commit to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 as part of Australia's efforts to address climate change

Policy question: the federal government should create a national integrity commission similar to the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) to detect…

Policy question: the federal government should introduce legislation to protect people who disclose information for the benefit of the public interest and protect the…

Policy question: the federal government should allow companies to mine coal seam (CSG), tight and shale gas

Policy question: the federal government should make laws and regulations that protect and conserve the health of the Great Barrier Reef for future generations

Policy question: the federal government should implement the international conventions that relate to seeking refuge and protection from torture. These include the Convention…

Policy question: asylum seekers who arrive in Australia without a visa, particularly those who arrive by boat, should have their asylum claims processed regionally in a…

Policy question: the federal government should limit the availability of government social security payments

Policy question: the federal government should increase the Newstart Allowance rate to ensure that it covers basic living costs

Policy question: the federal government should increase funding for university education

Policy question: the federal government should decrease the private health insurance rebate that eligible taxpayers are entitled to

Policy question: the federal government should introduce restrictions to the amount and type of donations that political parties can receive in order to prevent corruption or…

Policy question: the federal government should introduce legislation to increase the powers of intelligence and law enforcement agencies to intercept and retain communications…

Policy question: the federal government should introduce legislation that increases the powers and influence of trade unions in workplace relations

Policy question: the Federal Government should amend the Marriage Act 1961 so that same-sex couples can marry under Australian law

Policy question: the federal government should support the rights of transgender people (including genderfluid, nonbinary and genderqueer people) by amending laws and policies…