A Fair Economy
I believe our economy should serve its people. Labor will always work for an economy that is both strong and fair. We can deliver growth, efficiency and social justice when we provide quality education and training, support industries to provide jobs that are fairly paid and stable, and recognise the distinct needs of regional Australia, all while embracing the potential of technology and innovation. Australia is at its best when the benefits of economic growth are there for all to share.
Media Release: Senate Agrees To Digital Transformation Inquiry
Labor welcomes the Senate’s support for an inquiry by the Finance and Public Administration Committee into the government’s digital transformation program. The government’s spending on digital transformation and ICT has doubled since it came to office.
Speech in Parliament on Turnbull's War On The Young
This government is at war with the young, from cuts to education funding through to a deliberate attempt to sabotage any meaningful action on climate change. This government shows every time that the only thing it cares about less than young people's present is their future.
Media Release: Turnbull's Tech Wrecks Need Senate Oversight
Today Labor is calling on the Senate to set up an inquiry into the Turnbull Government’s beleaguered digital transformation efforts. During its time in government, the Coalition has doubled its digital spend to $10 billion but witnessed digital project after digital project run into trouble.
Food Manufacturing in Western Sydney
Today I participated in a roundtable on the future of food manufacturing in Western Sydney at Arnott’s Huntingwood factory.
Tackling Inequality at NSW Labor Conference
Today I addressed NSW Labor state conference about the urgent need to address economic inequality.
Speech in Parliament on the Productivity Commission Amendment (Reducing Inequality) Bill
I rise to speak on the Productivity Commission Amendment (Reducing Inequality) Bill 2017. This Bill places inequality firmly on the agenda of one of our country’s most influential economic policy institutions.
Transcript: Sky News talking Inequality
The advice that we’re getting, is that more equal societies are likely to grow more quickly... this issue of inequality. I think it is one of the defining differences between the Labor Party and the Coalition parties at this point in time. We see the Coalition parties consistently putting forward policies that advantage only the wealthy, or punish only working and middle class Australians.
Media Release: Girls Just Wanna Have ... A Plan For Pay Equity
A Senate Committee is calling for a target to close the gender pay gap. Chair of the Committee Senator Jenny McAllister said “It is time to do more than just measure the gender pay gap. It is time to take action.”
Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre
Senator Jenny McAllister met with the Coffs Harbour Neighbourhood Centre.
Don't know, don't care. The Government's approach to women in the Budget.
Men and women lead very different lives. Most working men are full time. Most working women are part time. Women live longer. They spend differently. They have different investment preferences. And importantly, most women earn significantly less than most men, and they possess substantially less wealth.