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Leader of the Opposition. Federal Member for Maribyrnong.

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  1. Jun 2

    This is Malcolm Turnbull's GP Tax taking hold. Labor will protect Medicare & reverse the Liberals' GP Tax.

    This is happening in Tasmania now. The consequences are disastrous.
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  2. Jun 2

    Community radio is the independent voice of our communities. We'll ensure it continues to thrive.

    Breaking news: vow to restore community radio funding for digital if elected
    146 retweets 155 likes
  3. Jun 1

    When it comes to acting on climate change, trust Labor. I lead my party, Mr Turnbull's party leads him.

    Only Labor Will Grow Renewables
    Labor’s positive policies on renewable energy will reverse the three years of destruction wrought by the Abbott-Turnbull Government on this growth industry which employs 20,000 Australians.
    11:25 pm - 1 Jun 2016 · Details
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  4. Jun 1

    We offer our nation’s thanks to their families & we honour their sacrifice, alongside all who served in Australia’s name. Lest we forget.

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  5. Jun 1

    Today we pay respect to the memory of 33 Australians brought home from the far corner of a foreign field.

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  6. Jun 1

    Great game tonight - good to see the underdog get up!

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  7. May 31

    Sorry , got your teams mixed up. Will be backing you & the Maroons tonight & the Storm this weekend.

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  8. May 30

    A friendly local suggested I stop at the florist, great advice

    9:32 pm - 30 May 2016 · Details
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  9. May 30

    If we do not act to save the Great Barrier Reef, our children will rightly ask us, why didn't you?

    Labor's Great Barrier Reef Plan
    Labor understands that to seriously address the issues facing the Great Barrier Reef, we need a long-term, well-coordinated and well-resourced strategy.
    1:59 am - 30 May 2016 · Details
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  10. May 30

    Good on you for calling out racism. No place for these sorts of hateful attacks in this country.

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  12. May 28

    Labor will deliver an extra 500 hours of women's sport on Australian TV to inspire our future sporting heroes.

    9:46 pm - 28 May 2016 · Details
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  13. May 28

    Despite our global sporting success, only 7% of time spent showing sport on Australian TV is dedicated to women’s sport.

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  14. May 28

    Great to have my kids with me on to the G, as we show our support for Reconciliation.

    1:57 am - 28 May 2016 · Details
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  15. May 27

    BEST.BUS.GUESTS.EVER (Theodore and Matilda) ohh... And some bloke called Bill Shorten.

    8:08 pm - 27 May 2016 · Details
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  16. May 27

    Clear choice this election: Labor investing in better schools & to protect Medicare, or Libs' $50b tax give-away for big business.

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  17. May 27

    This election is a referendum on the future of Medicare.

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  18. May 27

    Labor will establish a Child Health Hub in Sunbury, giving families access to a range of integrated allied health services for children.

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  19. May 26

    Labor will double the number of Indigenous rangers in Australia. Real jobs that will improve lives & communities.

    and
    7:05 pm - 26 May 2016 · Details
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  20. May 25

    Equality in our Constitution must be matched with equality in our national life: from education & employment to justice, housing & health.

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  21. May 25

    Let us find the time - and make the effort - to ask why Australia sends more young Aboriginal men to jail than to university.

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  22. May 25

    Every milestone on the road to Reconciliation must be paired with meaningful, practical improvements and genuine progress.

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  23. May 25

    Today, National Sorry Day, speaks for a dark shadow in our national history we took too long to face.

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  24. May 24

    . & pledge $8mil to OCA for research to help women living with

    5:17 pm - 24 May 2016 · Details
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  25. May 24

    OCA CEO Jane Hill: “This investment will change the story for . It will save lives…give hope.”

    and
    5:19 pm - 24 May 2016 · Details
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  26. May 24

    "Sad fact: doesn't have many survivor stories. 's pledge is momentous."

    5:27 pm - 24 May 2016 · Details
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  27. May 23

    Labor’s Medicare Guarantee: 1. Abolish 'GP Tax by stealth' 2. Scrap $5 increase in prescription costs 3. Keep Medicare in public hands

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  28. May 23

    Nobody wants an American style health system where middle and working class families pay more or miss out.

    3:13 am - 23 May 2016 · Details
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  29. May 22

    Great to meet Zach and Harry. Champions.

    1:16 am - 22 May 2016 · Details
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  30. May 21

    Labor will protect universal healthcare – for today and for future generations.

    11:47 pm - 21 May 2016 · Details
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  31. May 21

    Big thanks to Ben, Josh, Tahlia & Luka for teaching me how to dab

    Teaching Bill how to dab 📷 by
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  32. May 21

    Labor will scrap the Liberals’ $1.3b cuts to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme & ensure medicines remain affordable for all Australians.

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  33. May 20

    Another glorious Sydney morning!

    4:07 pm - 20 May 2016 · Details
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  34. May 19

    Met so many great people at Westfield Penrith this arvo. Not sure why anyone would avoid coming here!

    11:09 pm - 19 May 2016 · Details
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  35. May 18

    Met a brave little boy & his Mum today. Days like this give us all perspective. Very glad everyone is OK - big thanks to emergency services.

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  36. May 18

    Labor created Medicare & we’ll always protect it. It’s your Medicare card, not your credit card that should determine access to health care.

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  37. May 18

    A Shorten Labor Govt will reverse Mr Turnbull's GP Tax by stealth & restore indexation of the Medicare Benefits Schedule from 1/1/2017.

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  38. May 18

    Nobody wants to head down the same path as America when it comes to our health system.

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  40. May 18

    Drove past our candidate for Bennelong Lyndal Howison meeting commuters at Macquarie Park so thought I'd lend a hand

    3:31 pm - 18 May 2016 · Details
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  41. May 18

    Looking forward to chatting to this morning on 2WS in Sydney

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  42. May 18

    Thanks for all the work you do Julie Jarrett & the Claymore Fusion community engagement working group.

    12:20 am - 18 May 2016 · Details
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  43. May 17

    Labor will invest in infrastructure - like Botany freight line duplication - for more jobs & to keep 🇦🇺 growing.

    8:24 pm - 17 May 2016 · Details
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  44. May 16

    And got his own Metrocard from the Premier

    10:18 pm - 16 May 2016 · Details
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  45. May 16

    Anyone can take selfies on a tram but only Labor will invest in public transport. Nation-building, not ego-boosting.

    Tram selfie with the South Australian Premier in Adelaide
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  46. May 16

    Today, we rededicate ourselves to removing discrimination from our laws and prejudice from our hearts.

    , and
    5:54 pm - 16 May 2016 · Details
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  47. May 15

    Thanks for the great Coffee Malcolm, Lachie, Sev and Jade at the Pickers Union in Geelong.

    7:46 pm - 15 May 2016 · Details
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  48. May 15

    Only Labor will fight to keep high-skilled, high-wage jobs in Australia and help manufacturing workers through this economic transition.

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  49. May 15

    Labor commits $59m to the Manufacturing Transition Boost jobs package to ensure our regions continue to have strong workforces & local jobs.

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  50. May 15

    Since 2013 over 50,000 manufacturing jobs have been lost under the Liberals & Mr Turnbull has done nothing but waffle about being agile.

    168 retweets 156 likes

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